Free’kend Camp is designed for snowboarders, alpine skiers, and telemark skiers aged 16 and older who want to improve their skills and gain more confidence skiing off-piste. The program includes three days of lessons, riding, and practice, not forgetting the evening activities!
9:15 – 10:00 First meeting with all Camp participants. We’ll go over the day’s plan, discuss current conditions, and how to make the most of them.
10:00 – 12:00 First runs at Pyhä. We’ll get familiar with freeride and avalanche safety equipment and practice terrain assessment in Pyhä’s freeride areas.
12:00 Lunch — self-paid.
13:00 – 16:00 Freeride adventure in Pyhä’s backcountry, practicing touring skinning techniques, ascent strategies, and route choices in preparation for the next day’s national park trip.
19:30 – 21:30 Free'kend evening program
09:35 Day briefing in front of Mesta: checking weather and snow conditions, and reviewing equipment.
10:00 – 15:00 (16:00) Trip to the national park – we’ll ski in the national park at Ukonhattu and Noitatunturi. Depending on conditions, the goal is to complete 2–3 runs. During the trip, we’ll practice combining skiing and hiking techniques to make the most of future independent freeride trips.
20:00 – 21:30 Free'kend evening program
09:35 Day briefing in front of Mesta: checking weather and snow conditions.
10:00 – 12:00 Freeride technique development – we’ll practice different scenarios based on participants’ skill levels. For example, techniques for steep descents or safely exiting steep terrain. Improving your riding technique allows you to enjoy a wider range of conditions!
12:00 Lunch — self-paid.
13:30 – 16:00 Reading the snow – we’ll observe different snow types and learn how to use this knowledge while riding. At the same time, we’ll scout the best snow on Pyhä’s ski area, and those interested can watch the Original Free'kend – Aittakuru Freeride competition.
20:00 Free'kend evening program
