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Vuoslammi interval training loop (2.5 km)
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Photo: Henri Hanhimäki, Aisapari ry
The beautiful winter landscapes of Vuoslammi invite you to ski. Along the way, you may see traces of an otter or a deer.
The Vuoslammi ski loop is a classic style recreational ski trail. The starting point is the Ruskoranta gate, located about 200 meters from Haaruskankaantie, on its west side. When you ski through the Ruskoranta gate, you enter the forest. Forest scenery soon changes to the shores of a pond. In the Vuoslammi area, note that the winter cycling route runs alongside the ski trail. At the southern end of Vuoslammi, the trail turns left towards the sign "Ruskoranta."
The second half of the route includes crossing a road and climbing the small hill of Tervahauta, where the gentle slopes allow easy practice of downhill and uphill skills. From Tervahauta, it is just a short way back to the hunting lodge, where skiers may use the shelter in the yard.
The trails are maintained by volunteers and may not always be restored promptly after snowfalls. Check the current ski trail status: https://haarustrails.johku.com/fi_FI/talvi
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
- Follow the routes' travel methods. On ski tracks, only classic style skiing is allowed. On winter cycling, winter walking, and snowshoeing routes, walking, fatbike cycling, and snowshoeing are allowed. Dogs are allowed on winter routes if leashed.
- Be prepared for weather changes. There may be maintenance delays on the routes after snowfalls. Always check current route information before the trip. Routes may drift shut in windy weather. In thawing weather, routes can be soft and sinking.
- Early winter especially, be prepared that ice cover on even small ponds may be very thin. Crampons are essential safety equipment when moving on ice.
- Emergency number is 112. Pack your mobile phone in a warm place to improve battery life. Mobile phones often work poorly in the area. If there is no signal on the phone, try to move to a higher or more open place or remove the SIM card. It is advisable to take a first aid kit on the trip.
Directions
Driving directions to Ruskoranta parking area:
- Turn right from highway 19 when coming from Seinäjoki (left when coming from Kokkola) onto Härmäntie towards "Alahärmä".
- Drive about 500 meters; you will reach a roundabout, take the first exit to Siltatie towards "Härmän as."
- Drive Siltatie (later called Haaruksentie) for about 10 kilometers.
- Turn left onto Haaruskankaantie towards "Ruskoranta" and drive this road about 2 kilometers until you reach near the Ruskoranta camping area.
Parking
Ruskoranta parking area:
- There are some parking spots suitable for winter maintenance near the Ruskoranta camping area.
- You can also park at the hunting lodge parking area.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Even for a short winter trip, bring change of clothes, food and warm drinks, a mobile phone, and a map. Also remember a headlamp, a first aid kit, and fire-starting equipment.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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