The gray and watery weather did not scare the skiers in Paloheinen – “the forces will come to a good mind”

If have been skiing lines in Helsinki this winter, so better is not necessarily to come.

On Thursday, for example Forecan The 10 -day weather forecast reported Paloheini at the highest temperatures of 2-7 degrees of the day. Only the frost side is on Saturday.

In Paloheinen, the tracks of the outdoor area are about three kilometers long. In terms of conditions, they are in excellent condition.

Skiers’ salvation is cannon snow. The sky has not become much helpful.

We visited Paloheinen on Thursday afternoon asking what the skiers’ enthusiasm in prevailing conditions.

“Did you forget your skis?” The first man walking in the parking lot is a whirlwind to the reporter.

He is a former tennis player Pasi Montonenwho just went skiing for four kilometers.

The road is gray and foggy. Underneath the shoes is rushed against the murmur against the alpha.

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Did you forget the skis?

When asked about the circumstances from Montonen, the answer surprises.

“It’s perfect! The only downside is that it becomes boring when the loop is only a couple of kilometers long. ”

During a short story, it starts to rain from the sky.

Five times a week Montonen, skiing for about an hour, praises how staff take good care of the tracks.

Ski area Next to the small cottage lined skis. Door open – and surprise. There are customers there.

When ski renters have received their equipment, the Finnish Ladu Paloheinän-Piste customer service representative Rasmus from Tuominen There is a moment to talk about how the shop goes.

“Surprisingly well. There are many tourists. There are also school groups here during the day, ”says Tuominen.

The ski holiday week in Southern Finland was brighter. Kelikin then introduced its better aspects.

“The weather naturally affects.”

The good feedback and cheerfulness of the skiers also brightens the employee. Tuominen reminds us that the “third party”, that is, the weather cannot be affected.

A sweaty skier comes in to return the rentals. He or she introduces Topi Mustoski. He is a nature counselor who has just introduced Stad Vocational College students in skiing.

Some of the groups of ten students were first -timers.

“Some quit after an hour, some are still there,” Mustonen says and nods in the direction of the tracks.

A wide grin rises on his face when asked about the glory of the weather.

“The weather doesn’t work. Exceptional weather offers stronger memories. Skiing is insanely good for the basic fitness. Even the forces come to the mind when you get out, ”says Mustonen.

When The journalist and the photographer move to the snow area (without walking off the tracks or without going to anyone’s path), the goodness of the hobbyists as it continues.

Maybe not sticking, but a little changes the nature of the “gig”.

On the outskirts of the snow area Tapio Ollila and Sara Dastboos They are putting skis on their feet.

“Although the weather is grim, the tracks are in good shape. This winter has been quite weak, ”Ollila says with a smile.

Dastboos is even more enthusiastic than Ollila. He has lived in Finland for 29 years and clearly enjoys the hobby.

“Ten years ago I skied for the first time. It’s a pity that I didn’t start before, ”he says.

Ollila and Dastboos have only been skiing less than ten times this winter. Now is a good time to get the technology and movement in order. One can speak funny about the basic season, as after a month a ski trip to Lapland is waiting.

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Although the weather is grim, the tracks are in good shape.

Journalists’ journey continues tracks, skiers and ski lines with caution to the woods.

Against comes in her colorful ski jacket that introduces yourself Tuula for the escort. The smile is warm and the eyes twinkles.

“Normally I ski 800-1,000 kilometers in the winter,” Eskuri says.

Although exercise seems to taste in a gray and damp afternoon, one thing Eskuri admits.

“This winter has had to be more bothered by himself [hiihtämään].”

There Let’s go, but this was here. Soon again, it rumors under the shoes and the humidity feels like the bones.

For someone, the goodness of skiing becomes a harsh in the parking area, but not because of the weather.

One skier is struggling with a parking defect fee on his car’s windshield.

I think it would come for kilometers.