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.

Do you want to meet fellow lightweight backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts, learn about packrafting & bikepacking, and hear interesting Keynotes from the likes of Glen Van Peski, Linda Åkerberg and Chris Townsend? Then join us at the European Trail Days in Sweden this May POSTPONED, new date to be announced!