I consider baling, but then I remind myself that I chose to do this – that it has been my dream for years to see the Northern Lights (aurora borealis), go husky mushing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and – yes – snowmobiling across a pristine wintry wilderness. (The Finnish word for the Northern Lights, “revontulet”, translates as “fire fox”.) Day two, and we’re off to spend the morning with fourth-generation Sámi reindeer herder Juha West and his octogenarian dad, Sulo. Getting there: The Aurora ZoneAurora borealis over Menesjärvi, Inari, FinlandBeing complete Lapland novices, we enlisted the help of Allan Cooper of specialist Northern Lights tour operator The Aurora Zone. We chose the Menesjärvi – Wilderness Auroras trip: three days, four nights.

Source: The Irish Times November 03, 2025 22:10 UTC