Experience a full day of thrilling adventure amid the tranquility of a snow-covered forest in the arctic wilderness. As you trek through the serene forest, you’ll build a traditional quinzee, a type of snow shelter, which is both entertaining and educational!
- Camp Kitchen & Bar Pyhätunturi - After meet and greet at the Meeting point in Pyhä, 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.
Going out, entering the wilderness on snowshoes. Weather conditions allowing survival instructor will present how to build a quinzee (pronounced ”kwinzi”, in Finnish “lumikammi”). It is a traditional snow shelter, made by hollowing out a pile of settled snow, a well-proven method of surviving the arctic night. Clients are expected to participate to build their own quinzee. It will take a couple of hours for a group.
When quinzee has been created, it is time to follow the Bliss guide back to civilisation with the new arctic survival skill-set in one’s pocket.
- Use of winter sleeping bag and sleeping mat
- Guiding and storytelling
- A theory lesson: introduction to Arctic nature and Arctic survival
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
