Erä-Oula
your guides
My name is Oula Niemelä. I am the guide and creator of these adventures. I grew up in a small town in Finland, by lakes and forests. Now my home is in Northern Norway in Reisadalen which is one of the most beautiful valleys in the country.
I have been taking people out on adventures for over 10 years in the polar regions. Work as a guide has taken me all the way from North Pole to Antarctic peninsula. I started my guiding career in Northern Lapland, which is still one of my favourite destinations. Before settling to Reisadalen, I lived over five years in Svalbard, where I gained a lot of knowledge about Arctic travel.
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I have following certifications:
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Arctic Nature Guide (UiT)
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Finnish Nature and Wilderness Guide
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Avalanche technician (SVELAV)
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Avalanche instructor (FINLAV)
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Activity leader for sea kayaking (NPF)
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Wilderness First Responder (WMS)
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My name is Sanna Häkkänen. I am teacher and Arctic Nature Guide. I also hold a bachelor's degree in Arctic outdoors studies from University of Tromsø. Besides guiding in the Arctic, I am freelance journalist. I love sharing stories about my adventures and encourage people to get out and explore the nature! In the summer of 2023 we released a book about National Parks of Northern Norway. I have been part of the Finnish Antarctic Research Expedition twice as a member of logistics team.
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I have following certifications:
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Arctic Nature Guide (UiT)
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Master of Arts (Education)
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Bachelor in Arctic Outdoor studies (UiT)
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Finnish Nature and Wilderness Guide
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Activity leader for sea kayaking (NPF)
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Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
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My name is Murku. I am a true polar dog, 50 % greeland dog and 50 % alaskan husky. My goal is to make everybody happy. I love running in the snow and pulling a pulka. I also enjoy eating and sleeping.
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To our team it's important that our guests feel safe and comfortable on our adventures. On a trip with us you can explore the great outdoors in a small and intimate group. Our goal is to provide the guests with new learning and knowledge. Perhaps you get a chance to expand your comfort zone in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
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Adventuring with respect for nature and sustainability are our greatest values, which we also want to convey to our guests.
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Are you ready for an adventure?
