It was quite a change of conditions arriving back to work in the snow-covered Hossa in the beginning of December after travelling for a few weeks in Thailand and Laos. It sure felt cold in the beginning with the quick, almost 60 degrees Celsius change in temperature but there´s no other place where I would…
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The many faces of Autumn
It´s time to break the myths about Autumn in Finland being a miserable time of year with constant rain, darkness and excessive alcohol abuse! At least here in Hossa it´s a great time of year for people who enjoy nature and actually many things to do become even more enjoyable, as there´s less people and…
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Summer of outdoor experiences
It´s time to look back at the past summer, pick out some pictures and experiences and share info about the summertime of Hossa. First it has to be mentioned that the possibilities, nature and sceneries with the surrounding area combined are so many and variable, that spending a night or two simply isn´t enough for…
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Hikes of Hossa – Cultural heritage and natural beauty part.2
The area of Vieremänsuo Mire Reserve is an important protected area of string marshes and old forests situated close to the Hossa area, by the Russian border. Wide open mires are typical for the landscape and the forests are mainly pine dominant mixed forests, but there are also spruce stands in southern and northern parts…
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Hikes of Hossa – Cultural heritage and natural beauty part.1
Last June included several hikes in the Hossa area and now it´s time to share these experiences and give you a glimpse of the unique melancholy of the Finnish landscape combined with some history of its people. In Hossa there´s almost 100 km of marked, beginner friendly trails with fireplaces and shelter´s along the way…
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Canoeing, fishing and new beginnings
New shoots spring again from hidden roots and summer must ever yet return, and now it has returned to Hossa! The explosive and intensive growing season of the north has finally started, swallows have returned and lakes have lost their icy coverage. This bursting new life is a feast for all the senses and there´s…
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April´s doings
April is pretty much a “deserted month” when it comes to travel here in Hossa – but for no reason! During this time the cold, clear and still dark nights are great for watching the stars and the mostly sunny days with close to zero- temperatures call out for you to go on a skiing…
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In touch with the land
Being active in nature has been proven to be very beneficial for your general health and “dipping in the wild” not only improves one´s physical performance; it´s mental and social aspects have been found to be very significant. People without distinction of age, social background or condition of health feel the relaxing effects of natural…
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Sunny days and frosty nights
Last snowshoeing week for this winter took place two weeks back. Four nationalities were represented as we made our way through the shades of blue and faced the late winter conditions of Hossa. The main focus of the week was being active in nature but we also had time to spend in cozy cabins, enjoy…
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Across the frozen lakes and over the ridges
Last week included some pretty amazing snowshoeing with a nice international group. Low temperatures and thick covers of snow in the forests guaranteed that we had a whole lot of fun and were able to create some special moments together. People from Netherlands, Belgium, UK and Austria enjoyed especially the nature and the environment in…
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