When we were discussing options for this year's autumn hiking adventure, it almost seemed there is nothing left in the northern Scandinavia we all would want to explore, yet after some discussions we realised that Finnish Lapland may be an interesting and convenient location for our regular autumn outdoor pursuit.

After some research and planning, we focused on Finland's northwest that borders Sweden and Norway, and more specifically, on the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, the second largest wilderness area in Finland.

Käsivarsi is somewhat untypical for Finland given its higher elevation (Finland's highest peak, Halti (1,324m) is located in its northern tip), rugged terrain and only limited wooded areas. That sounded like an attractive combination since this means we would hike across different types of landscapes, both on and off marked trails.

Our itinerary was as follows: Kilpisjärvi/Saana mountain Tshahkaljärvi lake Siktagurajohka river Meekonjärvi lake including trip to Pitsusköngäs waterfall Porojärvi lake including ascent of Saivaara cliff Guhturgurajávri/Termisjärvi lakes Ailakkajärvi lake Kilpisjärvi.

(Sat Sep 9th Sun Sep 17th, 2023)

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Music credits:
Cliff Martinez Wrong Floor
65daysofstatic Unmake the Wild Light
Mogwai Ritchie Sacramento
Moby Everloving (Reprise)
The Lemonheads Waiting Around to Die
Mono Burial at Sea