Himos, Finland
Introduction
Most resorts in Finland are tiny blips spread over rolling hills and although Himos is small, it is by no means the smallest resort in the country. Located in the southern part of the country, three hours by road from the Finnish capital of Helsinki, Himos is a very popular resort with a large number of Finnish snowboarders - especially freestylers.
The resort opened in 1984 and first impressions will have you wondering what the hell you are doing there. The tiny hill that rises above the shores of the frozen lake is split into two slope areas which both offer the same terrain: a mixture of flat, unadventurous trails. The two sides of the resort have recently been linked with lifts, saving you a hike/busfare.
New for season
05/06: new lift connecting North & West Himos for the first time so you can forget about the ski-bus. 3 additional pistes will be created.
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 13
Chair lifts: 10
Drag lifts: 3
Max people per hour: 11,200
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 21
Total ride area: 110 acres
Longest run: 950m
Top lift: 220m
Vertical drop: 140m
First lift: 80m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 55%
Black runs: 25%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Day pass 30euros (9am-5pm)
Night pass 19 euros (4pm-8pm)
7 day pass 144euros (9am-8pm)
Lift times:9.30am to 8.00pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 80metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 100%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
all lifts lit & all pistes open untill 8.00pm
?19 4.00 till 8.00pm
Snowboard Schools:
private 50min 37 euros
Group lesson 2x50min lessons 37 euros
Snowboard Hire:
Board and boots ?32/day
helmet ?10/day
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
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Himos
Overall pretty dull, but good park
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 1
Terrain park:
Yes - 2
Backcountry/off-piste:No
Tree runs:Poor
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