Jukka Saukko
solo ADVENTURER
ON UNFORGETTABLE journeys
A few years ago, I got to read Erkki Lampén’s book ”Four trips across Finland.” The topic of the book about self-challenging hiking over long distances in our beautiful nature remained in my mind until I went on my first trip by paddling across Finland in 2016.
Border Ski Finland 2023 is a winter hike designed and implemented by Jukka Saukko, a solo hiker, skiing and pulling a sledge.
The starting point of the trip is located in Virolahti, and the route mainly follows the back boundary of the border zone of Finland’s eastern border all the way to Nuorgam for a distance of just over 1,700 km and for a period of 65 days.
The ski hike starts in early January and ends in March 2023.
Welcome to follow this unforgettable journey through beautiful, snowy and challenging Finland.
Latest articles
To Nuorgam Through Vätsäri And Kaldoaivi
(Finnish article published on the 7th of April) Hello, It has been a great leg this Vätsäri and...
Eating and Sauna in Nellim
(Finnish version published on the 3rd of April) Hi, I arrived in Nellim the day before the...
To The Hill
Hi, Once again, thank you for your comments and encouragement. Really nice to read them when the...
Rest at Sallatunturi
Hi, Rest. The body is increasingly deprived of it. One rest day doesn’t fully restore you, but...
Side of Hossa, Edge of Oulanka
Hello there, It was nice to receive a maintenance/snack package brought by Hannu and...
From a Forested Hill to Another
Hi, Your cheering and encouraging words nicely energise this journey. I haven’t been very active...
Resting in Ruunaa
Hello, I’ve been reminiscing on Ruunaa's rest day with all its delicious food, drinks and sauna,...
From Satulavaara to Koitajoki
Hi, Thank you very much for the comments and cheers, both on the web page and here on the...
FCA – Finnish Cooperation and Assistance
Today didn’t go the way I had planned it, during the previous evening while in my tent. But...
Service and Hotel
Hi, I am writing this article in the hut of Kannas Hunting Association, where you can find...