Women's Intro Ski Tour in Lapland
Äkäslompolo, Finnish Lapland
Our women's intro ski tour is a women-only introduction to wilderness skiing – no experience needed. Wear your own winter boots on OAC skis, the “sliding snowshoes” of the north, and ski with female guides through snowy forest to a wilderness hut. We light a fire, warm up, and glide back together. Sometimes it’s just nicer to learn with other women: relaxed, supportive and free of pressure.
What's Included
Everything Included On Your Intro Ski Day
Private Transport
Private transportation to and from the trail, so your day begins the moment you arrive.
OAC Skis & Poles
Short, wide OAC skis you wear with your own winter boots. Fur-like skins underneath grip the snow, so you won’t slide backwards.
Fire, Hot Drinks & Snacks
Hot drinks and snacks by the fire at a wilderness hut, before we ski back to Äkäslompolo.
Is the women's intro ski tour for you?
Why women only?
Sometimes it’s just nicer to learn alongside other women, with female guides. No pressure and no showing off – just a supportive group, plenty of laughs and space to try something new.
No experience needed
Never skied before? Perfect. If you enjoy a winter walk, you can do this – we teach you everything step by step and keep a gentle pace.
Picture yourself here
See where you’ll be
Your day
How the day unfolds
Around 4–5 hours, at a relaxed pace set around the group.
- Start
Meet in Äkäslompolo
We meet in the village and private transport takes us to the start of the trail.
- First glide
Skis on
We fit the OAC skis to your own winter boots, show you how the fur-like skins underneath grip the snow, and practise moving, turning and stopping together.
- On the trail
Into the frosted forest
Quiet trails through snow-laden spruce and open fell, pausing whenever the view asks you to.
- Warm up
A fire at the hut
At a wilderness hut we light a fire, warm up with hot drinks and snacks, and enjoy the quiet before skiing back.
- Finish
Glide home
A gentle run back as the low Arctic light paints the snow, then the drive back to the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Join Us
Choose a date in the booking calendar and reserve your place online. Looking for a different date? Get in touch and we will do our best to arrange it for you.
Around 4–5 hours, a relaxed day tour with time on your skis, pauses to take in the views and a warming break along the way.
- Private transportation
- OAC skis and poles (worn with your own winter boots)
- Snacks and warm refreshments
- A fire break at a wilderness hut
Yes – this tour is made for complete beginners. No skiing experience is needed, and we set the pace and route around the group.
No. OAC skis and poles are included and fit your own warm winter boots – no ski boots needed. Let us know your shoe size when you book.
Warm, breathable layers: a base layer, a fleece or wool mid-layer and a windproof shell, plus a warm hat, gloves or mittens and wool socks. Winter overalls, boots and warm mittens can be rented.
We meet in Äkäslompolo, and private transportation takes us to the start of the trail. We confirm the details when you book.
A maximum of 6 guests, women only, guided by Ciara and Susi – so the pace stays relaxed and everyone gets personal guidance.
Äkäslompolo has plenty of places to stay right in the village. For a quieter, wilder stay, we host a small collection of wooden cabins in the forest about 25 minutes away, each with its own sauna and dark skies for the Northern Lights. See the cabins we host.
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