Join an easy-access course in the winter scenery of Koli National Landscape!

Try and learn winter trekking in the beautiful and safe surroundings of Koli National Park – relaxed, enjoyable and secure!

This three-day winter trekking course along the Herajärvi Trail offers a practical and experiential introduction to winter outdoor travel.

The course is suitable for anyone who enjoys spending time in nature during winter – including young people and active seniors. Basic fitness and basic skiing skills are sufficient.

The aim is not to survival in extreme conditions, but learning how to enjoy winter trekking safely and with proper equipment. The course also provides skills for those planning a multi-day ski tour.

The basecamp is Nevala Nature Farm.

On the first night we camp in winter tents on the farm grounds, though indoor accommodation is also available.

On the second day we head to a camp about five kilometers away, where you may sleep in a winter tent or a traditional kota. Alternatively, you may return to Nevala and sleep in the warm common lodge.

At the end of the course we enjoy the unique traditional sauna of Nevala.

Course Content

During the three days you will learn and practice:

• Clothing and the principles of layering in winter conditions

• Outdoor cooking and eating in freezing temperatures

• Moving on skis or sliding snowshoes with a pulk or backpack

• Overnighting outside in a winter tent and inside in a hut / wilderness cabin

• Route planning and navigation in snowy terrain

• Selecting and using winter equipment

Programme

20 February 2026
Arrival in early afternoon at Nevala Nature Farm near Koli. We can arrange shared rides; exact time depending on transport. We get to know each other and review equipment, accommodation and safety matters. We practice pitching tents, setting up camp and using pulks.

Warm meal at Nevala.

21 February 2026
Ski trip into the landscapes of Herajärvi. We practice moving through snowy terrain and spend the night outdoors in a winter tent or kota.
Alternatively, you may return to Nevala and sleep in the warm communal lodge.

Breakfast at Nevala.
We will cook lunch and dinner together in the field / at the kota.

22 February 2026
After breakfast we return to Nevala and review what we learned.

We will make breakfast together at the kota / in the field. Warm meal at Nevala.

Basecamp

The course base is Nevala Nature Farm.
The farm offers a place to warm up and spend evenings by the campfire.

Price

Course fee: €289 / person incl. VAT
(Ask about the possibility to use sports benefit vouchers.)

Included in the price:

• Instruction, guidance and safety plan

• Winter tents, stoves and pulks (shared between two)

• Snowshoes

• Online pre-meeting – instructions and Q&A

• Equipment list and preparation guidelines

• Breakfast ( porridge, coffee / tea ) at the kota

At Nevala Nature Farm:

• Breakfast 10 € × 1

• Warm meal 15 € × 2

• Healing saunaritual 50 €

• Indoor mat accommodation 15 €/night, sheets 8 €

Healing Sauna

Equipment

Participants bring their own clothing, footwear, winter sleeping bag and skis. Bring also two outdoor meals, or the ingredients.

As we move off groomed tracks, the best options are forest skis, fjell skis or sliding snowshoes.

You will receive tips for rental equipment if needed. Sliding snowshoes and forest skis may be rented from €36 for the course.

The full list will be shared about two weeks before.

Pre-meeting

An online meeting will be held before the course to cover equipment, practical arrangements and safety matters.

Registration

Join us to enjoy winter nature, new skills and great company.

Terms of reservation

Timo Junttila

+358 40 5446523

Sign up now, or ask for more details– places are limited. Group size 4 - 10 people! Cancellation more than 30 days before the event: full refund minus a €25 handling fee.