Bob from Nature Travels enjoys some skiing and snowshoeing during the first days of the winter season on our Discover Cross Country Skiing in Rondane experience. After a seemingly endless, grey and rainy start to the year at Nature Travels HQ on the south coast of England, I was eagerly awaiting my return to the … Small Tracks to Big Horizons – Cross Country Skiing in Rondane National Park, Norway
Backcountry skiing is growing in popularity, and for very good reason – it’s simply an amazing way to experience the beauty and silence of a Nordic winter, allowing you to explore very much “off the beaten track”. The adventure and challenge of moving through a remote wilderness area entirely under your own power is exhilarating, … Backcountry Ski Touring – from Zero to Hero in Three Adventures
Bob from the Nature Travels team joined our Cross Country Skiing in Hossa and Kalevala tour in Finland (Option 1: 100km) in late March. Day 1 – Yawning and Moomins I love living in Dorset, but the downside is that, when I need to travel, which of course I’m lucky to be able to do … Trees, Tracks and Trails – 100km on Cross Country Skis Through the Wilderness of North-East Finland
Over the years, our guests have sent us many wonderful photos from their adventures – some amazingly artistic, some stunningly beautiful, and some just downright hilarious! Here we’ve collected some of our favourite “Arctic Explorer Selfies”, showcasing frosty visages of guests who have travelled on our range of winter experiences from dog sledding to ski … Top 10 Arctic Explorer Selfies
With the interest in private tours for small groups higher than ever, here are some suggestions on which of our winter tours are most suitable for private groups if you’re looking for a dogsled, ski or ice skating tour this winter: Why choose a private tour? Arranging a private tour as an alternative to joining … Private Tours for Dog Sledding, Ski Touring and Ice Skating
Bob from the Nature Travels team discusses why hiking enthusiasts should be taking to their skis in winter. Are you a keen hiker? Do you love exploring wild and beautiful areas under your own power, feeling the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and the freedom and joy of outdoor life in … Why Ski Touring is the New Hiking
Why ski touring and cross country skiing offer a more environmentally-friendly alternative to downhilll skiing for your next winter holiday. Climate change is reducing the snowfall in many previously snow-safe resorts, and rising temperatures are leading to dramatic changes in snowfall patterns. “Alpine areas below 1,600m are now receiving 20 per cent less snow,” says … To Ski Or Not To Ski – that is the question
Travelling as a Solo Traveller is becoming increasingly popular and we know why – you get to meet interesting, new people and it’s a great confidence boost to achieve something independently. But if you’re not used to travelling by yourself you may be worried that it might be lonely at times. Joining an active outdoor … Winter Holiday Ideas for Solo Travellers
We love the snow at Nature Travels and, in addition to our wide range of dogsled tours, we offer many options for cross country skiing and ski touring. As an ecotourism company, we don’t offer any skiing that relies on lift networks, but have many exciting possibilities for cross country skiing, backcountry skiing and alpine … What’s the Difference Between Cross Country Skiing and Ski Touring Equipment?
Cross Country Skiing in Eastern Finland is a guided ski tour between guesthouses in north Karelia in the east of Finland. Niki from the Nature Travels team joined the first tour of the season in February and tells us about her trip. NB: The report below is from an earlier “introductory level” version of this … Learning to Cross Country Ski in Finland
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