The Freeride Festival is coming to the mountains for a two-day film celebration that will delight winter enthusiasts. In addition to films, there will be yoga, the chance to try out the latest equipment for the season, and POW skiing in the mountains. There will be a variety of free slope adventure programs for the whole family throughout the long weekend. Join in the slalom competition or practice tricks in the park with guidance from an instructor. Check out the program below:
Thursday, December 5:
Yoga at Conference Center Isokuru
Hatha yoga at 6:30 PM
Yin yoga at 7:30 PM
Price: €15 per hour. No need to bring your own equipment. Registration at www.valowellbeing.com
Friday, December 6th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The hottest new ski equipment is on display at the Test Center in front of the Lower Rental Shop. Read more here!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Circolo Popolare restaurant at Popolo: DJ Heikki Tuisku (Rollomatik). Read more here!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rinne Adventure - Family Slalom Race. Read more here!
3:30 PM onwards
The Freeride Festival afternoon screening will take place indoors at the Nature Center Naava's auditorium. The afternoon films are free, and viewers of all ages are welcome. Check out the program here!
5:30 PM Gathering
The traditional Independence Day torch descent will take place on Friday at Pyhätunturi Ski School's guidance on Polar slope (4) after the slopes close at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to join the descent, and the youngest participants will receive a lighted torch. Skiers will gather in front of Mesta (the new restaurant) at 5:30 PM. On Independence Day, December 6th, the slopes will remain open until 6:00 PM. Read more here!
10:30 PM onwards
Afterparty at Mesta for the Independence day Castle Ball. Read more here!
Saturday, December 7th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The hottest new ski equipment is on display at the Test Center in front of the Lower Rental Shop. Read more here!
12:00 PM
POW ride. Read more here!
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
In the Depths of Snow: Antti Autti and Pyhä Snow Safety Center. Welcome to Mesta for a relaxed Saturday afternoon with inspiring talks, diving into the depths of snow! Read more here!
8:30 PM onwards
Freeride Festival evening screening will once again feature films in the magical outdoor theater at Tajukangas. Karhu Bar will serve drinks during the movie screening. The screening is free, and the age limit is 18+. Read more and register here!
10:30 PM onwards
Freeride Festival afterparty at Mesta. Read more here!
Buy your lift tickets in advance from our webshop and head straight to the slopes without having to go through the ticket counter.
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