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Registration's totally free, of course, and makes snowHeads easier to use and to understand, gives better searching, filtering etc. When you register, you get our free weekly -ish snow report by email. It's rather good and not made up by tourist offices or people that love the tourist office and want to marry it either We don't share your email address with anyone and we never send out any of those cheesy 'message from our partners' emails either. Anyway, snowHeads really is MUCH better when you're logged in - not least because you get to post your own messages complaining about things that annoy you like perhaps this banner which, incidentally, disappears when you log in Username:- Password:. Or: Register to be a proper snow-head, all official-like! Prev topic :: Next topic. Poster: A snowHead. Hello peeps, after spending weeks researching and planning to go to Poland in February I've gone and booked a week in Ruka! All very exciting, never been to that part of the world, so, a tad giddy, searching the forum tells me a good few of you have been though and that pleases me greatly - you're just so much more reliable than the rest of the internets So, first things first, will I freeze to death on my first outing? Any advice gratefully received Staying at Rukahovi something or other, seems to have at least 3 names, hotel. Evening outings? I'm bone idle and would like to avoid hassles of getting this done before going - by 'hassles' I'm thinking carrying skis downstairs! What would you recommend as your absolute must do, can't be missed additional activity? Seen a few on the website but won't have time, funds or energy for everything. Reindeer sleighs, husky sledges, skidoos, how does the organised northern lights tour thing pan out? Anyone done it? I read something about a tracker to check, any further info? Finally, for now, we are going with crystal never been with them before, stressing already about packing to their exacting requirements, please tell me it's manageable. Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person. We stayed in Ruka suites. Favourite alternative activities were Husky ride, then skidoo ride. Both were excellent. Organised things through the travel agency under Ruka Suites by the supermarket and booze shop rather than Crystal, but we also went with Crystal as flights are hopeless otherwise from MAN. Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? You can see some photos of our trip here. It's a small resort, so you'll easily get to grips with it. They've added a new chairlift and a gondola since our trip, reducing the number of uplifts you'll need on drags and t-bars. We had unusually warm weather when we were there, about the same as a typical week in the Alps, but it is usually much colder so take all the layers you have including a facemask or balaclava. For lapland activities we used Ruka Adventures , which is the same agency as what They were well organised and offered a range of activities. We did the snowmobile, husky dog teams and the guided snowshoe walk in to the local national park. All excellent fun, especially the snowmobiles and husky dogs. Travelling at 80kph on a snowmobile across a frozen lake with 15cm of soft, sticky snow on top was fun but a little nerve-wracking! We would have liked to have done the ice kart racing but it was a bit too warm as the spiked tyres would have chewed up the ice too much. Our week was fairly overcast and we didn't have any Northern Lights alerts, so did get that opportunity. Next time It's an interesting and enjoyable trip. Very different from a week in the Alps, and you need to see it as a broader holiday than just skiing - the lapland activities definitely make up for the limited amount of skiing. Locals are extremely friendly, and it is embarrassing how good their English is. You need to Login to know who's really who. Hadn't thought to be specific about such things was looking at straightforward booking through the ski school website, see what's on offer. Rob rar thanks for the pictures link, they'd disappeared from your trip report, looks amazing When you say 'limited amount of skiing' what amount do you mean? Not everyday? Or limited as in runs available? Not too bothered by amounts of miles available, I'm fine doing the same run all day until I'm happy then go find another, small places suit me, well, as long as it's more than mtrs. Would you reckon we'd be better off booking activities once we're there then rather than online? Snowshoe excursion looks very tempting I'm not sure I'm the person for driving snowmobiles or huskies, I'm utterly gormless and prone to the odd accident, much better a passenger. This northern lights malarkey is a gamble isn't it? Again, thanks muchly. Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. It is small and cold. Friendly locals. You'll need to Register first of course. Been to ruka 3 times and back for the Xmas week. Sparse on snow at moment but cannons working away! I know a lot of development is going on so will do a tr when I get back. Nothing very steep or long but our big loved it and could choose the slopes he wanted to do. They have a decent park too. We did a bit of xc skiing too which I loved and rest humoured me! Rukahovi right in centre of village but everywhere is accessible. We tended to end up in the Colorado for a beer after skiing. Our son loves the fact he can still. I love ruka. Yes it can be cold but by Feb it should be bearable and days getting longer. Then you can post your own questions or snow reports But there is a reasonable range of terrain, with lots of gentle, cruisy skiing and a couple of steeper pistes. If you like small places I'm sure you will love it. It's a good place to learn Nordic cross-country skiing. For the other activities I think it will be fine to wait until you are there. I was running a group of 26 people so I arranged stuff in advance, but if you're just doing it for a family I'd guess you can decide when you get there. The company that I linked to were very good at responding to emails and answering all the questions I had, in perfect English like everywhere else. Another recommendation for the Colorado, which is near the Rukahovi, plus the pizza place which is nearby. A few other places available as well. For a small village it has plenty of choices. One thing which is a real bonus is that it's about a 20 minute drive from the airport. For the adventurous, at the end of your holiday you can drive a snowmobile from the village to the airport while your luggage is transported for you by the snowmobile company. After all it is free. Whitegold , I just wrote a thing and it disappeared. Letting me edit this one though, But facilities not behaving well at all. You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. Ski the Net with snowHeads. You should definitely do huskies, one of the highlights of that winter for me. Nice day for a ride Reindeer sledding is a lot slower. We did this in the middle of the snowmobile trip. Very glad we went on a decent length all morning trip and visit to the Husky farm. A Reindeer bottom Snowmobiling is fast but the wife coped fine with it and it was cracking fun. Lunch stop Ruka in the late afternoon. All the floodlights go on up the hill. This face is about the steepest in the area. Those are the reds off the chairlift which I think has been upgraded to a detachable. There was a chairlift just out of shot on the left which has been upgraded to a gondola. Rukahovi would be the next building left IIRC. Ruka This is what the slopes look like on one of the busiest weeks. Lessons are over the hill but it looks like the new gondola takes you straight there. Lessons are 90 mins. Trying to eat there after lessons was crazy busy so we went elsewhere. I'll look forward to reading your report, and you have reminded me, I wanted to ask about the light thing, have been parading around in various goggles for low light and think I've found the 'ones' but, what's the deal with floodlight skiing? Is it a glare, blinding? Not something I've any experience of. Also, love the idea of cross country, do they do a taster session type outing? I think that'd suit me better than snowmobiling to the airport or eating bears - really Rob, bear meat? Are they not protected or holy or something? Might have a look at the place though, just out of curiosity, y'know. Distance to airport was a strong pull for this trip, along with all the loveliness, what a luxury and no getting up at daft o'clock for return! And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports. I think they do introductory Nordic skiing sessions. It's a huge thing in that part of the world. The floodlit skiing is not blinding or glaring, low light lenses or better still clear lenses are best. So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much. Yes I you low light goggles fine during daylight but preferred the clear lenses for under the floodlights. But going in Dec as we are flood! Feb will be. Yes they do xc tasters. It's really very straightforward. I love the peace and quiet I get out on the tracks. I did notice it was snowing yesterday and temperatures look consistently low so snow. I watched the Nordic weekend from ruka Sat and Sun. Never seen it so bare but athletes were happy with the snow that was down. Ps one of the things we love are the huts at bottom of slope with fires where you can warm up and toast marshmallows etc. Are you going with your operator? We are going diy Lufthansa flights from Manchester via frankfurt for first time. Been with Crystal before. You know it makes sense. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Excellent pictures - very happy kitty. Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:. It's a very different experience, a beautiful laid back place and hopefully you'll be able to get lots of things out of it. When are you going? Early Feb? The runs aren't long, only 1 is at all steep, and it's pretty difficult to get lost despite it being divided up into little areas. It's not exactly a large ski area! The lifts usually open around 10am and shut at 7pm - no rush! Ski clothing isn't so much of an issue but go for layers and more layers on body and legs, buffs, balaclavas, hats and inner silk gloves - and be prepared for cold toes no matter how good your boots are! And take only clear to very lightly tinted goggles , but keeping warm if you fancy going on N Lights hunting trips yourself will be. If you go on organised trips they'll probably supply clothing. There's a frozen lake, I think very near your hotel, which is an excellent place to go for that - but take seriously warm double socks and insulated boots, many layers of inner gloves to mittens, duvet jackets, hats, buffs, scarves, etc etc. Might be worth taking a thermos. There are some small shops that sell ski and outdoor clothing, don't remember much in the way of equipment shops. Hestra gloves or mittens are a good buy for the cold, and were as cheap there as online. It's a very small place, nightlife is subdued and limited to about 1 bar I recall. There's a little supermarket in the Ruka Suites area of the main little 'square' which sells enough to do a good self catering effort or fill the gaps otherwise. A few eating places in the main square, but none on the hill as I recall, bar maybe a cafe at the bottom of the main 6 man chair slope - so you either pop back to the main square or your accommodation for food or eat a packed lunch. The pizza place in the square isn't too bad, and there's a Subway I recall, else the prices otherwise are, well, Lapland prices. Booze is very very expensive: take spirits from duty free at the airport or buy beer from the supermarket Karhu is the local brew, and very nice it is too. No need to book anything up front: wait and see what the weather's like. Lessons are usually easy to book whenever you need, or Crystal will sort them out for you. Activities ditto. I'd get your skis waxed in the UK if you can; not sure of who does them in Ruka, though sure the rental place must. What are the conditions like in March? Anyone been this late? Decent flight times. Always found Finn air via Helsinki involved an overnight in Helsinki. I guess more choices from London airports as Lufthansa is part of star alliance. Had to ring Lufthansa to book in ski bag for our upcoming flight. Was pleasantly surprised at how easily I got through to speak to an actual person! Ruka will be great in March. I think there are Norwegian and other airlines that go out of Scottish airports or Manchester too to Helsinki, but as you say, it's often an overnight or long day stop over, at least 1 way. From memory, Kittilla? Yylas sp? At least they've finally had some snow this week and by the looks of it, plenty more to come in the next 10 days or so. Quite looking forward to a quiet resort with no massive crowds for a change. It's definitely small and quiet. Have a nice time. New Topic Post Reply. Snow Snow Snow! Solo Skiers v Groups - Orga Archives Lost and Found Ski Club of Great Britain To one side secret Mountain Hideout snowShops You cannot post to forums until you login You cannot read some forums until you login Read about snow conditions : snow conditions And leave your own snow report : snow report Find advice to help plan your ski holidays : ski holidays The snowHeads Ski Club : Ski Club 2. Terms and conditions Privacy Policy. Snow Reports. Can you tell me about Ruka, Finland? 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