Pyhätunturi: Try Ice Climbing in Finnish Lapland Try Ice Climbing in Finnish Lapland
ID: GYG656929-1086176
Category:
Country: Finland
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover an extraordinary chance to delve into the world of ice climbing in Pyhä, conveniently located just two hours from Rovaniemi. Ideal for beginners and thrillingly fulfilling for all!
Whack your axes in the ice and climb up! Safe also for the beginners, exciting and rewarding for everyone. Bliss Adventure guides in Pyhä, Lapland, will instruct you the ice climbing technique. Then it's your turn to show some adventurous spirit and determination.
Meet your ice climbing guide at Hotel Pyhätunturi's reception, get equipped, hike 10 minutes in the wilderness and get the ice climbing going at Tajukangas Ice Fall in Pyhä. By the Tajukangas ice climbing shrine you will enjoy not only climbing in beautiful environment but also a bonfire and some hot berry beverages keeping you warm during the little breaks. All the climbers will get two proper climbs up the ice wall reaching above 20 meters. The higher you climb the better the views get!
Suitable for anyone somewhat moderately fit. If you can enjoy a brisk walk you can enjoy ice climbing, too.
Highlights
- Pyhä is the easiest-access venue for safe ice climbing in the whole world
- No previous climbing experience required
- All ice climbing equipment is included in the price
- Also suitable for an adventurous family
- Just 2 hours away from Rovaniemi and 30 minutes away from Luosto
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pyhä is located a 1,5 hour car drive from Rovaniemi, the closest international airport (RVN) and and Santa Claus’ headquarters. The comfortable Skibus ride to Hotel Pyhätunturi takes approximately 2 hours.
Please wear a suitable personal clothing for winter weather including proper (ski) gloves or mittens. Please also bring a balaclava or a simple woolen hat without bobble / pompom that will fit under climbing helmet. Please consider bringing some snacks like nuts, energy bars or chocolate (caution: keep chocolate in a pocket inside of your jacket, otherwise it will freeze).
The meeting point is at the reception of Hotel Pyhätunturi. Just follow the signs from outside.
INCLUDED
- Climbing instructor's services
- Guiding to the climbing venue
- Rental climbing gear such as helmet with visor/goggles, harness, crampons, ice axes, foot-wear (climbing boots or ski boots)
- Hot berry beverages
- Storytelling
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
