"Kaamos (polar nights), the cozyness of Piippukota, old and new friends, salmiakki and licorice , -22 celsius and quietness"
"In the magical Lapland, there is a wicked place of Korouoma Canyon and Piippukota (a cozy northern cottage). It is rugged and grand, surrounded by old-growth forests, frozen waterfalls and cliffs. It is quiet and dark, with the occasional eagles gliding in the air."
Piippukota. Photo by Markus Siivola
I have just arrived home to Helsinki after five amazing days in Korouoma Canyon in Finnish Lapland. The frozen waterfalls of Ruskeavirta, Mammutti and Jaska Jokunen were climbed, whilst Revontuli and Sudenhammas was left for years (months) to come. There was blood, tears and laughter. Old friends was met and new friendships made. Adam lead his first water ice routes in waterfalls of Mammutti and Jaska Jokunen, and Dosentti lead "the route" of his life in Jaska. I learned to rescue myself with a fifi hook (rather than taking a big fall!) and with Finnish 'SISU' fought my way up a steep left side of the icewall of Mammutti and the big pillar of Jaska Jokunen.
Thanks guys and gals! I am looking forward the next year already!!
Jaska Jokunen
Jaska Jokunen
Dosentti and 'elämäni liidi'
Ruskeavirta - looking very steep this year!
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