FAQ about ski tracks

• Information on the condition of ski tracks is available on the ulkoliikunta.fi(external link, opens in a new window) website. There may sometimes be delays in the updating of information, but the staff in charge of our ski tracks do their best to provide up-to-date information. You can also find good tips on the Facebook page (facebook.com/Latutilanne(external link, opens in a new window)) where skiers share information with each other.
• A mechanically created track requires a LOT of snow. A 10-centimetre layer of snow will only provide a 1-centimetre base for the track once compacted.
• After snowfalls, if good weather continues, we can have most of the ski tracks in good condition in 1–3 days. We have more than 200 kilometres of tracks to be maintained, so it may take more than 3 days to complete certain sections.
• During a snowy winter, we get many requests for (local) ski tracks, and we always forward these requests to the team responsible for the maintenance of outdoor sports facilities. We will fulfil these requests whenever possible.
• We do not offer real-time monitoring of ski track machines because the machines may go through a specific section several times before the track is usable. Furthermore, sometimes the machines are only preparing the base, not the actual tracks.
• If the lights are not working in an area, we will immediately inform the electricity company responsible for lighting.
• After replacing the lighting, the fitness trails in Leppävaara, Kalajärvi, Hanikka and Oittaa now have a remote control system. The tracks in these locations are illuminated until 23:00. In Oittaa, the lighting works throughout the night thanks to a motion sensor system. For the time being, the other tracks are illuminated until 22:00.
• We receive a lot of requests for skate skiing trails, but often it is not possible to create a safe trail due to the width and profile of the routes. Skate skiing trails are usually only made on one-way fitness trails and on routes with enough space for a safe two-way trail.
• Walking on and damaging a groomed track is forbidden, but it is also important to pay attention to other people while skiing. In some places, ski tracks are intersected by pedestrian paths, so other people may cross the tracks.
• There are routes intended for both walkers and skiers in Central Park and Leppävaara, for example.
• We often receive questions concerning skiing directions and signs. We added more route and direction signs in the spring and summer of 2021.
• Dog skijoring This winter season (2024-2025), you can go skiing with your dogs on the Espoo golf course trail. This is a new dog skijoring track in the area. The former dog skijoring track (Gumböle golf 2 km) will be closed in the future. In the future, one ski track will be built in the area, which will serve all skiers, including dog skijoring. The 1 km ski track on the Oittaa meadow is also reserved for dog skijoring on Mondays after 20:00.

In addition to questions, requests and criticism, we receive a great deal of positive feedback. Thank you!