In the footsteps of Sami reindeer nomads: Snowkite expedition in Kaldoaivi wilderness
The Sami reindeer nomads went after the reindeer in the mountains, we follow their footsteps in Kaldoaivi. A wide wilderness hides a lot of history . We visit the old reindeer round-up place and hunt traditional ways willow grouse (in March only) and fish.
Depending on the conditions, you can expect a kite hike of around 30 to 50 km during the day, while the nights are spent in cosy cottages or winter tents with the opportunity to have a sauna in picturesque Riekkojärvi. All you need for this fun-filled trip is a sense of adventure and good winter clothing as any specialist equipment is provided.
Our snowkite season 2018, open groups
10.-14.2.2018 Northern Lights Snowkite Camp (all levels)
14.-21.2.2018 Northern Lights Snowkite Expedition (experienced)
03.-10.3.2018 Snowkite Camp I (all levels)
10.-17.3.2018 Snowkite Camp II (all levels)
17.-24.3.2018 Kaldoaivi Wilderness Snowkite Expedition I (experienced)
27.3.-3.4.2018 Easter Kaldoaivi Wilderness Snowkite Expedition II (experienced)
07.-14.4.2018 Snowkite Camp III (all levels)
14.-21.4.2018 Snowkite Camp IV (all levels)
Depending on the conditions, you can expect a kite hike of around 30 to 50 km during the day, while the nights are spent in cosy cottages or winter tents with the opportunity to have a sauna in picturesque Riekkojärvi. All you need for this fun-filled trip is a sense of adventure and good winter clothing as any specialist equipment is provided.
Our snowkite season 2018, open groups
10.-14.2.2018 Northern Lights Snowkite Camp (all levels)
14.-21.2.2018 Northern Lights Snowkite Expedition (experienced)
03.-10.3.2018 Snowkite Camp I (all levels)
10.-17.3.2018 Snowkite Camp II (all levels)
17.-24.3.2018 Kaldoaivi Wilderness Snowkite Expedition I (experienced)
27.3.-3.4.2018 Easter Kaldoaivi Wilderness Snowkite Expedition II (experienced)
07.-14.4.2018 Snowkite Camp III (all levels)
14.-21.4.2018 Snowkite Camp IV (all levels)
Time to go: March - May
Duration: 7 days
Number of people: 4-6
Level: Knowledge on how to handle kite is required.
The kite hike can also be done on the Norway side of the border, if there’s not enough wind or snow in the Kaldoaivi wilderness.
Duration: 7 days
Number of people: 4-6
Level: Knowledge on how to handle kite is required.
The kite hike can also be done on the Norway side of the border, if there’s not enough wind or snow in the Kaldoaivi wilderness.
Example of the programme
We will provide you with:
You will need to bring:
- A foil kite, harness, helmet (however, you’re welcome to bring your own equipment)
- Sleigh
- Mountain cloth/sleepingback
- Headlight
- Radiophone
- A thermos flask.
- Three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Appropriate shoes
You will need to bring:
- Skis, ski boots
- Warm, breathable winter clothing (e.g. Goretex)
- Thermal underwear, change of clothes
- Hat
- Any additional snacks you may wish to have such as nuts, chocolate, energy drinks
" Enjoyed the stay with Reetta & Hannu very much. We had spent wonderful 4 days 3 nights together for ice fishing, snowshoeing, sledge skiing, reindeer feeding and aurora hunting. They arranged everything nicely upon your requests. It's a must to try the hot tube outside the house, simply amazing - hot bath at night with only the dark sky and the stars (or luckily with the aurora!). My soul was refreshed after the stay, recommend you to try it too!" Joni P
Guides
All of our guides are experienced kitesurfers and surving in wilderness. We have up to date first aid skills
|
Reetta Koski coordinates the whole expedition
Languages: Finnish, English Outdoor Exercise Instructor, Master of Arts (Education) - 6 years’ experience in kite-skiing |
|
Hannu Holmberg is responsible of logistics, snowmobile
and gear Languages: Finnish, Norwegian, English, Swedish - Snowmobile safaris - 6 years’ experience in kite-skiing |
