No, this is not an April’s Fool joke. I really travelled during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and it was not fun.

The Hetta-Pallas cross country skiing trail has been for a very long time on my wish list, and amid the current chaos I was able to escape to the farthest North of Finland and ski this breathtakingly beautiful trail. Here are my first impressions.

Can I go for a hike in my local woods? Do I need to cancel my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike? Is it safe to take the train or bus to travel? If these questions and similar ones are on your mind during this Corona Virus Pandemic, read on.