Activities in winter time

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Alpine Curling (winter)

Alpine Curling (winter)

Target: To learn to play alpine curling and develop team work skills.

Duration: 1-2 hours

Equipment: Dress according to the weather

Description: Playing curling in small groups at Oivanki curling track. After instructions the tournament can begin!

Cross country skiing (winter)

Cross country skiing (winter)

Objective: To learn the basic technique of cross country skiing and learn how to use the ski equipment.
Duration: 1,5-2,5 hours
Equipment: Outdoor clothing according to the weather. If needed, we can help with renting the equipment. (ski lesson price doesn't include the equipment)

Dog Sledding 2km (winter)

Dog Sledding 2km (winter)

Target: To learn basic skills of dog sledding and enjoy the ride!

Duration: 2-3 hours incl. transfers

Description: A guide from Oivanki comes along to the husky farm near Ruka, where instructions are given. After preparations the dog sledding can begin. There is a possibilty to have lunch at the farm. www.erasusi.com

Downhill skiing/Snowboarding (winter)

Downhill skiing/Snowboarding (winter)

Slopes are suitable for many skill levels and cross country ski tarcks as well as other services are within easy reach from the slopes.
Ruka ski resort is located about a 20 minute drive away from Oivanki. A group can spend a day or half a day skiing

Ice Climbing (winter)

Ice Climbing (winter)

Target: To learn basic ice climbing skills and get new experiences

Duration: 2-3 hours

Equipment: Dress according to weather, climbing equipment provided by the organizer

Description:Guide from Oivanki takes the group to Ruka where a rope work instructor tells us more about ice climbing and gives instructions before conquering the ice wall.

Ice karting (winter)

Ice karting (winter)

Ice karting is also available to book through us.

Contact us and we'll organize a suitable programme for your group!

Reindeer sleigh ride (winter)

Reindeer sleigh ride (winter)

Target: To learn about reindeer herding and enjoy a sleigh ride

Duration: 2-3 hours incl. transfers

Equipment: Dress according to the weather

Description: At the farm the reindeer herder tells us about reindeer herding and everyone can enjoy a reindeer sleigh ride.

Sleigh ride (winter)

Sleigh ride (winter)

Objectives: Comfortable outdoor moment of old-fashioned sleigh ride.
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Content: The trip initially harness before the horse sled and sleigh we go to admire the landscapes of danger. Some of them may choose to ride horses or ponies gang involved. After the ride we spend a quiet moment with your horses and get to know the status of the horse's life.
The possibility of cross-country (including beginners). Ask more Oivanki and hostess.

Snowshoeing in Valtavaara (winter)

Snowshoeing in Valtavaara (winter)

Target: To learn the snowshoeing technique and learn about the nature in Valtavaara area.
Duration: 5-6 hours incl. transfers
Equipment: Dress according to the weather