***SLIGHLY NSFW: This little event celebrating Finnish madness, eroticism and sisu, or guts and perseverance just made my week.  It takes place in faraway Northern Finland and was created by artist Kari Tykkyläinen (who I’m guessing is the one with the megaphone conducting equipment inspections). Kippis!

“Kukkamekkokorkokenkäsuohiihto – mikäpä sen mukavampi tapa viettää suomalaista kesäpäivää!”

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....