IMPORTANT information and instructions for an igloo overnight at Lucky Ranch Snow Igloos
Check-in & Check-out
- Check-in time: 17:00–21:00. Please inform us in advance if you arrive between 21:00–00:00.
- Check-in is not possible after midnight.
- Check-out time: 11:00.
Address & Reception
- Address: Oravanranta 15, house number 20.
- Reception (igloo basecamp) is a red-coloured house on the lakeside with Lucky Ranch signs.
- The igloos are located next to that building.
Arrival Information
PLEASE NOTE: You will receive your igloo number and check-in instructions closer to your arrival. At times, there may be no staff at the igloo basecamp, as we might be guiding outdoor activities. However, we will meet you at some point during the evening.
- Instructions for the igloo overnight stay are usually given between 20:00–21:00 (unless otherwise agreed).
About the Igloos
- Our igloos are rebuilt every December, so they are slightly different each year.
- Igloos are allocated based on the number of people in your party.
Facilities
- A warm area (the basecamp) is located next to the igloos. Guests who feel cold may sleep on sofas/beds inside.
- Please note: There is no toilet or shower inside the igloos. A bathroom and one shower are available at the basecamp.
- Luggage is stored in the basecamp common areas. Each igloo has access to a locked safety box (inside the basecamp) for valuables and electronics.
Basecamp Restaurant & Dining
- The igloo basecamp serves as a restaurant on Wednesday and Thursday evenings (and occasionally on other evenings).
- Please note: It is a shared area with other customers, and there is no kitchen access for guests.
- On Wednesdays and Thursdays, we offer a 3-course dinner as part of the traditional Finnish lakeside sauna, ice swimming & dinner activity. Reservations can be made on our website.
- Dinner without sauna is also possible on those evenings if there are other bookings for the sauna & dinner programme.
- On other evenings, we offer lighter snacks such as pizza or soup.
- If you prefer a restaurant meal, you’ll find several options at Pyhä or Luosto Ski Resorts.
Breakfast
- Breakfast is included and served from 8:00–10:00.
Shops & Nearby Restaurants
- The nearest grocery store is K-Market Pyhätunturi, located in the centre of Pyhä (10 km away).
- Nearby restaurants: Mokkatupa Social Dining (lunch & theme dinners) and Restaurant Aihki at Sunday Morning Resort.
- More restaurant options are available at Pyhä Ski Resort.
Practical Information
- Inside the igloos, there is electricity. However, charging devices in the igloo or basecamp at night is strictly prohibited for fire safety reasons.
- Free Wi-Fi and the Northern Lights alarm system (Aurora Alert Realtime) are available at the igloo basecamp.
Health & Safety
- The igloo experience is recommended for healthy adults and children aged 8+.
- The temperature inside the igloos is always below 0°C. There is a risk of frostbite, and all guests must ensure they remain inside their winter sleeping bags throughout the night.
- Lucky Ranch is not responsible for illness or accidents caused by failure to follow dressing or operating instructions.
What to Bring
We provide a warm sleeping bag, but please bring:
- Warm winter clothing (merino wool base layer, fleece or wool mid-layer, wool socks, warm hat, gloves, and scarf/neck warmer).
- A headlamp or flashlight.
- Remember: It is always below freezing inside the igloo.
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