#Solohiking

The subtle and, I would say, fragile February light during my solo ski tour to the Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, Finland, in 2024.

#pöyrisjärvi #lapland #finland #nordics #skitouring #winterlight #wilderness #naturephotography #landscape #landscapephotography #tamron #sony #nature #solohiking #soloskitour
Soft February light spreading across snowy terrain in the Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, with gentle shadows and a calm winter atmosphere during a ski tour.
October 2023 in the Pulju Wilderness Area, Finland. On the day of departure I was surprised by the first snow and had to haphazardly pack gear that would let me survive freezing temperatures. I did not bring skis, as I was unsure how much snow there would actually be. Needless to say, my rucksack weighed a ton on that trip. After injuring my knee in a slip and with the conditions turning bad, I had to cut my planned three week hike down to just one. Still, a nice hike 🤣

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The steep cliffs of Geaidnogáisá in Norway in August 2023. The surrounding area is one of my favorite places to hike in all of Lapland.

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Breakfast in the making inside my new Durston tent while hiking in September. The tent is so roomy that it feels safe to cook inside, with no need to worry about carbon monoxide or anything catching fire. If needed, I could stay holed up in this tent during a raging storm and still cook safely, unlike in my old Hilleberg Akto.

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Breakfast being prepared inside a spacious Durston tent, with a camping stove set up safely and gear arranged inside during an autumn hike.
Valley somewhere in the Muotkatunturi Wilderness Area, Finland, during my September 2025 hike. The last time I was here was more than ten years ago in late winter or early spring. I had always wanted to see this place during the unfrozen season, and in 2025 I finally got the chance. Crazy nice even without snow.

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Valley in the Muotkatunturi Wilderness Area in Finland, with rolling tundra, open terrain, and northern landscape visible during early autumn without snow.
Selfmade windshield in action made from Nomex. My design turned out to be a bit complex to use, but when set up properly it did its job. A few times it ended up in the flame and did not catch fire, or it extinguished immediately after removing it from the flame. I already know how to improve the design for the next trip where I will need it. For the upcoming ski tour I will just bring my stove box, which is made from an IKEA metal storage box.

#lapland #finland #nordics #outdoorgear #bushcraft #stovelife #wintercamping #solohiking #longdistancehiking #hikinglife #gearsetup #tamron #sony #nature
Homemade Nomex stove windshield set up around a camping stove outdoors, protecting the flame from wind, with signs of use and heat exposure in a wilderness setting.
Making firewood for the stove at the open Porojärvi Wilderness Hut in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, Finland. Making firewood with a knife is easy, and I would argue safer than using an axe if you are not used to swinging one, as long as you have a knife that can take some pounding. You need a full tang blade that is thick enough to withstand the forces.

#käsivarsi #lapland #finland #nordics #wildernesshut #bushcraft #firewood #outdoorlife #solohiking #longdistancehiking #hikinglife #naturephotography #tamron #sony #nature #fire
Misty fjells close to the border of Finland and Norway. I camped here for the night in pretty high winds.

#lapland #finland #norway #nordics #wildernesshiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking #campinglife #backpackinglife #hikinglife #naturephotography #tamron #sony #nature #landscape
First you think you are having a coffee and enjoying a nice view, next moment the first snow is blowing straight into your face. Welcome to Finnish Lapland in September. Luckily it did not snow enough to affect walking.

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The slopes of Dierpmersvárri (Termisvaara) ascend into Dierpmesjávri (Termisjärvi) in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area. From my hike in September 2025.

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Steep slopes of Dierpmersvárri ascending into Dierpmesjávri, with rocky tundra meeting the lake shore in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area.
Unpacking my camp in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, Finland. The tent is a Durston X-Mid 1 Solid UL, which I really fell in love with. It handles wind well, has no condensation issues, and feels surprisingly roomy. My only real complaint is that it can be a bit tricky to set up.

#käsivarsi #lapland #finland #nordics #wildernesshiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking #campinglife #backpackinglife #outdoorgear #tentlife #naturephotography #tamron #sony #nature #durston #xmid
Camp being unpacked in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area in Finland, with a Durston X-Mid 1 Solid UL tent pitched on open tundra.
The actual Reisadalen was very impressive, with huge cliff overhangs and a clear river flowing through the valley. Still, the narrow canyon made me feel a bit trapped, so I did not stay there for long and climbed up a fairly steep wall to get out. The feeling of not being alone was also quite strong, even though I only met four people while I was there.

#reisadalen #reisanationalpark #norway #lapland #nordics #wildernesshiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking #hikinglife #outdooradventure #backpackinglife #naturephotography #tamron #sony #nature
Sun is starting to set in Reisa National Park, Norway. Once again a photo from my one month hike in September 2025. I will have something else to post after the first two weeks of February, once I have finished my ski tour to Pältsan. Might post some planning and gear stuff before that.

#reisanationalpark #norway #lapland #nordics #wildernesshiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking #hikinglife #outdooradventure #backpackinglife #naturephotography #tamron #sony #nature
Low autumn sun setting over the landscape in Reisa National Park, with warm light hitting hills and tundra as daylight fades in the northern wilderness.
Reindeer stag and his cow searching for lichen to eat. I saw a few of these big stags on my hike, and they are always quite a sight with their massive antlers. Usually reindeer are calm and you do not need to worry about them, but during the mating season in September and October you really do not want to annoy the males, as they can become aggressive.

#reindeer #lapland #nordics #finland #norway #wildlife #naturephotography #tamron #sony #nature #hiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking
Reindeer stag with large antlers standing next to a cow on open tundra, both searching for lichen among rocks and low vegetation in a northern landscape.
The magnificent Termisjärvi in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, Finland. The small dot in the landscape is a very cozy open wilderness hut. This is a must see place if you ever go hiking in the Käsivarsi area.

#lapland #tamron #sony #nature #termisjärvi #käsivarsi #finland #nordics #wildernesshiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking #outdooradventure #hikinglife #openwildernesshut
I really liked the vast landscapes and September colors of the fjells bordering Reisa National Park. Fjells always make me feel like I can breathe freely and they calm my nerves. The feeling is so different from Helsinki, where I live, that I constantly find myself thinking about moving closer to the fjells.

#lapland #tamron #sony #nature #reisanationalpark #norway #nordics #fjells #wilderness #autumncolors #longdistancehiking #solohiking #outdooradventure #hikinglife
Wide fjell landscape near Reisa National Park with rolling terrain, open space, and autumn colored vegetation. The scene feels expansive and calm, emphasizing solitude and fresh northern air.
Goofballs of the fjell on the run. Norwegian reindeer got scared of me and took off. Funnily enough, just on the other side of the border in Finland reindeers followed me. This might be because reindeer in Finland are fed during winter, and because there are far more tourists in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area than in Reisa National Park, apart from the canyon itself. They are simply much more used to people.

#lapland #tamron #sony #nature #reindeer #fjell #nordics #norway #finland #wildlife #wildernesshiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking #outdooradventure #hikinglife
A quiet moment by the fire as night settles over the fjells. The Reisadalen canyon can be seen beginning its descent in the background. Taken during my one month hike in September 2025.

#lapland #tamron #sony #nature #nordics #wildernesshiking #solohiking #longdistancehiking #campfire #backpackinglife #outdooradventure #hikinglife #norway #reisadalen #reisanationalpark
Hiker sitting beside a small campfire on rocky tundra as evening light fades. A river and the upper reaches of the Reisadalen canyon stretch into the background beneath low clouds and autumn colored vegetation.

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