1. Before starting the backpacks and other gear are adjusted for optimal hiking performance...
Viewed: 627 times.
|
2. Likewise the maps need to be adjusted for optimal orienteering performance... It's surprisingly hard to fold the map into a convenient setting...
Viewed: 494 times.
|
3. Okay, we're set. Time to hit the dirt.
Viewed: 474 times.
|
4. 15 minutes into the hike and we're lost already?? No, actually we're just practicing to read the nature and the map, so as to know where we are on the map.
Viewed: 501 times.
|
5. ...up the hills, down the hills... Everyone had their chance to lead the pack for a leg of the hike to practice orienteering and reading the nature/map.
Viewed: 470 times.
|
6. The sun shines and the pristine Finnish forest smells of early Autumn... Nice...
Viewed: 571 times.
|
7. First break, time to switch the leader.
Viewed: 461 times.
|
8. Nice-looking, crystal-clear little lakes are dotted all over the area...
Viewed: 495 times.
|
9. The sun reflecting on the waves looks real nice...
Viewed: 455 times.
|
10. One little lake was particularly calm and the reflection of the sky was beautiful...
Viewed: 458 times.
|
11. A view from our lunch spot, not a bad place...
Viewed: 429 times.
|
12. ... to cook food like salami and freshly picked mushrooms with cheese sauce...
Viewed: 518 times.
|