Several hikers have been removed from the Käsivarre wilderness area since the beginning of the year – the Metsähallitus reminds: hiking is not for beginners

Snowflakes in Kilpisjärvi.
The Käsivarre wilderness area has had very challenging conditions for camping since the beginning of winter. In the illustration, the snowy fells of the Kilpisjärvi wilderness area.

Nature services regularly meet people at the nature center for whom difficult conditions come as a surprise.

Camping in Käsivarre is not for beginners, reminds Metsähallitus’ Nature Services.

Kilpisjärvi volunteer rescuers have already helped several people in trouble in the fell area since the beginning of the year. Last week, a hiker had to be picked up from the terrain by helicopter in the middle of a hike, says Metsähallitus.

According to it, the Käsivarre wilderness area has had very challenging conditions for camping since the beginning of winter. Nature services also regularly meet people at the nature center for whom difficult conditions come as a surprise.

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