ARCTIC WEEKEND Day programs & Activations
WORKSHOPS
Drop into hands-on learning on the slopes! Take part in sessions where you can develop new skills and get creative.
You can enter all the day program activities such as the workshops free of charge. You need a lift ticket for the slopes.
Fotonordic x Nikon workshop
Join us for a photography workshop on Ruka’s early season slopes and in Ruka Park.
The workshop runs alongside Arctic Weekend’s popular riding sessions, giving participants the chance to capture fast-paced action shots of riders in motion.
In addition to action photography, the session also explores creative detail work, from the textures of snow to rider expressions, helping you develop a well-rounded visual storytelling approach.
Guidance is provided by an experienced snowsports photographer with expertise in Nikon cameras together with Fotonordic’s team, ensuring participants receive hands-on professional support.
Come sharpen your skills in both dynamic and detail-oriented photography.
Meeting point: Response Nordic booth @ The Arctic Weekend Village
Date: Saturday, October 4
Start time: 13:00
Duration: 2 hours
PICNIC LAB
Join the Picnic Lap and learn the fundamentals of jibbing.. The Picnic table is an easy and approachable feature, making it the perfect introduction to jib obstacle riding. This hands-on session gives you the chance to develop a new skill in a fun environment.
The session is led by selected Arctic Weekend coach, who provides confident and encouraging guidance suitable for both beginners and riders with some experience. You might even be inspired to join the Picnic Party later on.
Location: Ruka Park
Dates and times:
Friday October 3rd, 14:00
Saturday October 4th, 14:00
Meeting point: Arctic Weekend Village
Snow anchors and abseiling
A crowd favorite workshop returns this year with an updated format. This time we will be located at the top of the ski resort’s rock wall, where participants can practice abseiling in a real-life setting.
The workshop also includes training in building snow anchors, essential skills that can open up more adventurous moments in the mountains.
The workshop is led by Fredrik Aspö, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, who brings extensive experience in mountain safety and rope techniques to the workshop.
Meeting point: The Arctic Weekend Village (main venue of the daytime program)
Dates and times:
Friday October 3rd, 13:00
Saturday October 4th, 13:00
POW at BASE
Make your own POW sign
Join Protect Our Winters (POW) at the BASE Eat and Heat terrace and create your very own POW sign using recyclable materials for Saturday’s POW Ride. You can also take a photo with POW’s “Winter is in our hands” signs and share it with your followers on social media.
The most impactful action is one that inspires others to take action too – let’s make some noise for the winters!
Location:
BASE Eat and Heat terrace
Dates and times:
Saturday, October 4, 11:00–12:30