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Hi everyone
Has anyone been skiing in Yllas, Finland. Am thinking of booking a week there next January. I appreciate that the skiing may be fairly limited but would love to hear your opinions, good or bad. Many thanks.
Ruth
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ruthee, I haven't been there, but I always fancied finland. The main thing that's put me off going early in the season until now is the lack of daylight issue. Yllas is above the arctic circle so I think in January it will be pretty dark for a lot of the time. I guess they have floodlighting but that personally would put me off...
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I haven't been to Yllas but I have been to Levi, which is not far away. Regarding the daylight issue, by late Feb there it is getting close to the UK. All the pistes we used had floodlights - I would think Yllas would be the same. We enjoyed it but then we went there for a general winter holiday as much as skiing. IIRC both Yllas and Levi are making new runs and lifts soon. Even so, I guess that if you are a good skier, used to the Alps, then I think you will find the skiing somewhat limited there. If you're just starting out with skiing and want looks of activities to keep young (even if only young at heart) people busy you should find plenty to do. Of course some/many things are not as cheap as the Alps.
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Thanks very much for your replies. The light problem was my biggest worry as we would be going in late Jan. The limited area is not such a problem as our priority is getting the children going. I have a feeling that we will be heading back to the Alps as I need the sun on the snow for the added 'feel good factor' even if it is through a whiteout. Cheers 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Jon is there right now. (Levi) with his g/f and family. Today he has skied a bit ("icy but OK") and been husky sledding. About to go skiing again as the lifts are open till 7.30!
His G/f wanted to go skiing, but her family wanted a more all-round holiday.
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Ruthee, i went in jan 05 (end of) brill time, snow was great no queues. new lifts this year gondola.. go go go go go
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Ruthee, I've been to Rukka in Feb. It does get dark early and can be very, very cold but it is a beautiful country and there is so much more to do apart from skiing. Here's a picture:
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The Finns are the nicest people in Western Europe. It is a beautiful land.
Go in Mar, when it warms up and there is more daylight.
All resorts are tiny, but that is a side issue.
Do it.
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Ruthee, I would echo the above, go in March as there is bags more light.
i personally would pick Levi, and if the kids get sick of skiing there's always Husky sledding, reindeer safaris, seeing father christmas, going to dinner at the elves cottage, tobogganing.
Although skiing is pretty limited for the more experienced, apres with pear cider more than makes up for it !
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Hello Everyone
I know it is a year since I first posted but I wanted to thank you all for your replies. We are going out on Sunday to Yllas. Can't wait.
Thanks again.
Ruth
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Ruth have a great time...... mine's another vote for Levi, but that's only because I have such incredible memories of the place..... the skiing was good and the alternatives were fantastic... horse drawn carriages, dog sledging, husky safari, ice fishing.... northern lights if the atmospherics are happy.....
we had a fantastic time and although we are also off skiing on Saturday, I am actually very envious of you!!!!!!!!!!!
Will look forward to your report on return....
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Hi
Hope you enjoy yourself in Yllas. We went about 6 years ago at this time of year. We had a great time. Skiing was a bit limited but the scenery was stunning - so different to the alps.
It was extremely cold (-30 by day) but as long as you're wrapped up thats not a problem. No slush problems - the snow was fantastic.
Do try the dog sledding, the skidoo safari, visit Santa, drink pear cider etc etc. We got to see the Northern lights too! It really is so much more than a ski holiday.
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Have a nice holiday in Yllas. It is a great place for relaxing winter holiday. I've been there 6 times and going again week after you. Weather forecast is good for next week so you can expect a perfect winter weather.
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You know it makes sense.
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Poster: A snowHead
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We went to Ruka last January and will be again next January. The light worried me a bit, but its not pitch dark and with the amount of floodlights and snow its not a problem. You will love it.
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