Ruka, Finland

Visitor reviews for Ruka

• February 01, 2008
  jason from FINLAND
  

  Just got back from Ruka and had a great time. Loads of snow and could not ask for better conditions but a bit cold at times. Stayed in the Ruka apartments which were very nice and clean and only about 100m away from the lifts. The kids loved it all. The ski-hire was free and really good for beginners. Fantastic place.

• January 26, 2008
  paul bennett from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Just got back from Ruka on Jan 20th 2008, I have never seen snow like it, constant snow 24 hours a day and for the 7 days we were there. I think we were lucky with the temp too, coldest it got was -10.
  Perfectly groomed pistes, quite varied for beginners and intermediates. Only issue, certain lifts would often be closed for no apparent reason other than energy saving as we were told.
  Fantastic place, will book again for next year!!

• November 16, 2006
  Steevo Wells from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Have to agree with Neil on the cold factor. Jan was -33 all week. Then again you are near the Arctic circle so I guess we should have expected the cold.

  The runs are limited although perfectly groomed and some challenging reds and blacks. Boy do they know how to look after the runs with snow making all day every day. All groomed again ready to play for the next day too so its like constant dusting of pow.

  I love the Scandinavian board parks with many visits to Hemsedal(Norway) but gotta say that the park in Ruka was brilliant with kickers of all sizes up to the booter for the big boys. They had a good selection of rails too which is all good. The pipe was being shaped as we left but looked a good 100m long with pretty high walls....will have to go later in the year next time if not for the warmth then at least the pipe will be open. The big plus is that the park is floodlit all day so when it starts to get dark it is wicked to ride in. You can see every bump(although not many) on the run in to the kickers.

  Overall I would say it is well worth a trip if you have not been to Finland before. Cold but if you wrap up warm who cares about that.

  Oh.........And the scenery is amazing.

  Go and enjoy!!!!

• November 11, 2006
  neil porter from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  This is a snowsure resort...but along with the snow comes the cold

  I was there in Jan this year and it was 20/32 most of the week!! So make sure that you take extra clothing.

  They have quite a good snowpark with some big kickers. The runs are quite short though and I think after 1 week you would of had enough. Another point it that the runs are floodlit until 19.00hrs local time. I`d say this is a good resort for people who are just starting out boarding and skiing but if you are at an advanced level this would not be for you.