Arctic Day – a Survival Workshop
About
Bliss guide will meet the clients at the Meeting point either in Pyhä or Luosto (please see below). After meet and greet, the Bliss representative will take the clients to suitable premises for a theory work shop about arctic nature and arctic survival skills and, introducing both the traditional and contemporary techniques. Bliss' survival instructor will introduce the relevant gear, such as arctic sleeping bags and sleeping mats, clothing items, give insight information about various materials and their suitability for challenging environment. Also clothing items for the extreme cold and various stove systems will get discussed. A nutritious yet light meal will be served.
Guiding and storytelling
A theory lesson: introduction to Arctic nature and Arctic survival
Use of winter sleeping bag and sleeping mat
A quinzee building presentation and instructions (weather permitting)
A nutritious yet light meal and warm drinks
Information about the regional flora and fauna, focusing on winter
Warm clothing & winter boots (rental price €30 / per person)
Clients are expected to have suitable personal clothing for winter activities, including warm boots, hat and gloves or mittens.
Warm clothing and winter boots can be rented separately for €30 per person.
Meeting point: CAMP Kitchen & Bar Pyhä
January, February, March, April, December
A lot of other various arctic survival-related services and packages can be tailored for the clients. Please ask for an offer. Also more photo etc. material is available.
From Rovaniemi, the closest airport and Santa Claus’ headquarters, it takes two hours by car or by Skibus to reach us in Pyhä (Hotel Pyhätunturi).
Kindly note that 10% of the price of your tour is non-refundable. The 10% will be used to cover fees connected to your booking such as credit card transactions and other administrative charges. Refunds will only be issued to the card used to purchase the tour.
Pyhätunturi, appr. 130 km from Rovaniemi.
Provided by:
Online booking
Remember to select the correct date while booking, changing the date might not be possible later.
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