Winter.

Welcome to Arctic Lapland, a cold experience but a warm adventure.

Most of our snow activities takes place outside where the temperatures can go as low as -30 degrees C. To be able to enjoy the snow its is much better if you are warm and protected against cold. We recommend that you wear as many layers as feels comfortable to you and according to the weather conditions.

First Layers

The first body layers are called base layers or wicking layers. They are usually thin layers that are thermal and takes sweat away from the body,made from polyester NO Cotten!! they should fit snuggly but not restricting, available at all good outdoor shops  as sets (tops and bottoms) or as seperates.

Mid Layers

Next comes the mid layers these are absorbing or insulating layers, it is important to remember that   these layers should fit over each other without restricting your movements and making sure that arms and legs can move freely, blood circulation must not be restricted. These items should be micro fleeces or natural wool tops(natural fibers are warmer) although there are some excellent synthetic materials available for Arctic conditions, you can wear as many as feels comfortable to you, it is better to be too warm than too cold, (several layers are recommended in very cold conditions)  many good outdoor retail stockists will help you with your choice, on your legs you should wear base layers and fleece trousers or fleece pants known as selapetts, these should be suitable for extreme temperatures waterproof and breathable.

Third Layer

Next comes the outer coat known as the third layer. Like the previous layers it is insulating but its main objective is to repel the elements (wind, sleet, snow, rain) when it comes to chosing a coat make sure that it is a good coat it can save your life, suitable for extreme temperatures (-30C) and is waterproof and breathable. On most of our outdoor trips outer clothing is provided including footwear ie snowboots, but you will need a coat for being outside  generally. Your neck should be covered with a scarf or a neck buff made of polyester or wool. 

Foot wear.

On your feet you should wear base layer socks that take sweat away from your feet, and layers of natural fibre socks such as woollen or socks specific for Arctic use, make sure that each layer leaves room for your toes to move so that blood can circulate very important. On our trips we will provide you with footwear such as snowboots but you will need a suitable pair of outdoor boots/shoes to use generally.

Hats and Gloves

Hats should be of good quality and thermal or woollen, it should cover your ears and fasten under your chin if possible, and a balaclava, Gloves should be thermal for general use, but gloves for prolonged outdoor use should be mittens suitable for Arctic condition.

Other Things recommended To Bring

Lip balm SpF30 and above, Sun block SpF 30 and above in stick form not cream. Personnal hygiene toiletries (dry stick/spray deoderents) medicated cream incase of frost bite,(doesnthappen often) any medication that you normally take (make sure you inform us if you are on any medication) Goggles or sunglasses with the highest protection factor. A small rucksack to carry whilst out and about.

We recommend that you try not to wet your face and go outdoors or apply face cream as this will result in your face getting frost bite, which can at best be very sore, or at worst very painfull and dangerous.

Portable Electronic Goods and Batteries.

Whilst we appreciate that you want to record as much of your holiday as possible, we would like to draw your attention to the weather conditions. Most devices rely on batteries for power. In the Arctic battery life is greatly reduced in extreame temperatures and most mobile electrical devices will soon run low on power or maybe even get damaged. We recommend that if you do have with you items that use batteries, make sure they can be used in extreme conditions (check your user manuals)  keep them as warm as possible prefferably secure and close to your body. Make sure you are adequatly insured for loss or damage to your goods, including theft. Crime is relativly un-heard of but please dont take chances, Arctic Wild Adventures do not accept any responsibility for theft, loss or damage to any of your goods.