Who's coming with?? Ruka, Finland ??

Feb 1, 2026 3:16 PM

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Getting railed in Finland is different.

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's cold here in Florida today. I'm mad at cold right now. Ask again in June.

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I desire to ride this.

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

FYI, this is the normal everyday way Finns get from their homes to go work in the Nokia mines.

7 months ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Vacations? In this economy?

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

From the height of the sun, looks like it was shot around noon.

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'll go.

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

*cries in Seattle* I miss real winter

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

GODDAMMIT! I was there last year! Never knew this existed! GODDAMMIT!

7 months ago | Likes 75 Dislikes 0

It was opened 17.07.25, so pretty new thing, and might not have existed depending on when on last year you went there.

7 months ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

AAahhhh... ok... good! I was there pretty much exactly one year ago. it looks awesome, it's worth a detour, the next trip up north.

7 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Daylight hours in Lapland during winter must be quite short. Less fun riding that track in complete darkness. 🤭

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

There are worse ways to go

7 months ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

by foot?

7 months ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Me I'm not leaving either so make sure you bring enough for citizenship.

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

toivoisinpa voivani asua siellä

7 months ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Close enough to be understandable, "Toivon että voisin asua siellä" would be correct. That translation is more like "I hope I could wish that I could live there" which is a bit nonsensical.

7 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

That's just how people from Turku speak. Where every goddamn verb is in a conditional mood.

7 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Do you like taking the ski lift to the top of the hill but have no idea how to actually ski, this ride is for...me, I just described me. I need this in my life.

7 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I've skied; my knees would appreciate it if I didn't. This looks amazing!

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Knowing the Fins the sled is probably heated too. That's why they're the happiest country in the world, they always have warm butts.

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Damn. Going to Norway and artic circle in feb, that would be a fun side trip

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Whenever I see these things I always wonder how they get the carts back up to the top.

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I can feel my face freezing

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looks fun as hell.
Close out the day with a hot cocoa at the lodge, and a round of the old Ghostbusters arcade game

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I’ll be the annoying person to point out that Ruka is not in Lapland 🤓

7 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Further up from southern border of Lapland though.

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It would be cool to see a run with the Northern Lights.

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ah yes, a summer toboggan!

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It’s fucking cold!

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Rollercoaster in skiing boots, nice!

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, your rolling along enjoying the ride then a fucking Yeti pops out.

7 months ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 0

I don't know why, but I am read this in Marissa Tomei's voice from my cousin vinny talking about deer hunting.

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

🔉

7 months ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

lol

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

oh that's nice. When I do this route I only get the regular Yetis

7 months ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

all Yetis eat out

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just press the down arrow key and you'll outrun him.

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I never managed to escape him.

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Looks like fun, but i still would prefer this on a tropical island at warm temperatures instead of freezing cold weather..

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

7 months ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 0

Nah I'm good on snow. Up to my ass in snow and there's still more to come

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

-45 in the past days, I'll pass

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That looks awesome but goddamn do I hate the cold the more I get older.

7 months ago | Likes 156 Dislikes 2

Also, if you've ever done a classic alpine slide, these are like a kiddie ride.

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm almost 60, and after 25 years in Seattle, I moved to Baja Mexico five years ago. Everything in my life got warmer. My surroundings, energy, disposition. We have a place in Colorado, and was just there. Knees aches, grumpy, back hurt and bone chilled. Love to ski, but damn if I'm not so much better with sand, sun, Pacific ocean, fish tacos and a cold beer. Oh and sandals. Because, well, fuck shoes.

7 months ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Take advantage of the beauty and fun that wonter offers. If you are active and dressed properly its great. From an old guy in a cold place.

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As a person from scandinavia, the cold isnt the big issue, the darkness is.

7 months ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

For me, it is the constant light in the summer. And the heat. And the bugs. Also the rain.

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

wierd. the more i get older the more i want to go to colder and colder places. we had -30c a couple years back i didnt come inside all night

7 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I can't say enough about modern rechargeable electric clothing

6 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I live in Finland. Each passing winter the dream of moving to southern France grows stronger.

7 months ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I bought a pair of merino wool long thermal underwear. It was expensive AF but I have not, like, EXPERIENCED THE COLD ever since. They're so great. Wool socks, too. Shit keeps you warm even when sweaty or wet, unlike other fabrics. 10/10 do recommend the soft fuzz stuff.

6 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dealing with shit drivers in the snow and short days annoy me most.

7 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's funny because I've grown more tolerant to the cold as I've gotten older.

7 months ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

No musqitoes, spiders or bugs of any kind. Never need to sweat or drink cold beverages just to keep cool. Need to warm up? Just add another layer of clothes or turn up the heater a bit. It's so much more manageable.

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As have I. Although it could also be that I quit smoking which may have improved my circulation. Bit of both?

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Same!! I live in Canada and love feeling the cool air on my face. The sky is so much prettier in winter. The stars and the moon shine brighter. How quiet it is outside after fresh snow. How the snow sparkles with the sunlight. As I get older, I think winter is about slowing down and enjoying the little things.

6 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have been gloriously fighting winter's touch since I was but a smol bebe. I laugh at the cold. Being dressed for it doesn't spend electricity. If you're cold, move, work.

Ain't nothing you can do but drink water when working under the summer sun.

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The older I get the more I hate the heat. I don’t mind cold weather. I don’t mind snow. Wind, when it’s really cold, is a bitch. But hot, sticky, nasty weather is a bitch.

7 months ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

At least with cold you can add layers to stay warm. Once you're nekkid you can't do any more to cool down

7 months ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I miss the cold. Grew up where it would get to -40°C regularly, -70 with the wind a lot. Now I live more south and what I miss is the consistency. One day it's -20, next day it's +5 then back to -10.

If you have the proper attire, the cold don't matter. The heat in the summer though, there is only so little you can wear before peeling your skin off starts to sound like a good way to cool down.

7 months ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 3

If ya like swimming or long hikes through the shady forest summer is great. If you want you run around on pavement, or walk through a major city, maybe not. Then again I live in Maine where the hottest week is 85f lol.

7 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Open Prairie. I miss growing up in the forests. The Rocky Mountains are an hour away and that's nice to get to in the summer.

7 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sun soaked, with bikinis, surfer boys, ice cold beers and ocean swims with the whales vs Fargo winter? Hmmm

7 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

I mean, sure, if all you ever do is vacation in warm weather, of course it sounds nice. But most of us also have to live normal lives in this heat, and THAT is when it gets miserable.

6 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

After 25 years of living in Seattle gloom, I'm six years in the heat described. Yes, Aug/Sept kind of sucks with heat humidity, but 200+ days of tranquilo is so good

6 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0