Hiking Adventure Training
This is the best adventure for real wilderness and nature lover. This is a challening yet beautiful two day hike across Estonian largest peatbog system. In colder seasons we gather in the evening, pack and enjoy the somesauna and hot tub of Karuskose Basecamp and start off in the morning, a full day hike (8 km) into the bog island, set up the camp for the night, cook and enjoy campfire. On the second day we cross the bog and find our ways along the forest. This can be done either on foot, with bog- or snowshoes or by backcountry skis - depending on the conditions.
This package takes place in the wild heart of Estonia - Soomaa National Park. The activity is suitable for all healthy adults interested in hiking and the well hidden secrets which are away from the beaten track.
The base fare includes two days of hiking with experienced local guide, equipment if needed (rubber boots, bog- or snowshoes, skiing equipment). Food and accommodation in the wilderness hut for the first night and the saunas can be ordered as recommended extra for 70€. The group size is 6-20 people and for groups more than 10 people we offer group discount. Contact us for the discount code.
Please fill your preferred dates for the activity in the dates section down below and let's explore the real wildeness of Estonia.
Meals
Option 1: own rations and cooking utensils.
Option 2: All hiking meals provided by us, carried and made together as part of the activity.
Equipment
Adventure Training Company /SKE has a fleet of thermal rubber boots for participants to use. The snowshoes and bogshoes can be attached onto them. The skiing equipment can be used with hiking boots only in rare cases also with the rubber boots. All provided equipment is less than five years old, tested and inspected against wear and tear.
Itinerary
Day 1
1930 Arrival at Soomaa National Park / accommodation
2000 Packing and instructions / Instructions on equipment
21 Saunas
Day 2
0800 Breakfast
0900 Leaving basecamp
1200 Lunch
1600 Setting up the camp
1700 Exploring the bog island
1800 Dinner
Day 3
0900 Breakfast
0930 Packing
1000 Leave bog island
1200 Lunch
1500 Arrive to basecamp
Tea & coffee break and debrief
1600 Debrief and leaving
Personal Equipment
Personal equipment needed: large backbag/rucksack 50+liters, personal clothing, thermal underlayer, warm hat, waterproof hiking shoes, personal medications and sanitary items, sleeping bag and sleeping mattress, tent if available. Cooking and eating utensils if food is not included in the package.
Accommodation
Option 1: first night accommodation in wilderness huts with own sleeping bag
Option 2: without first night, bring all personal camping equipment