Today we got up and after our normal routine of a home made breakfast in our cabin we made our way up to the ski centre to familiarise ourselves with it ready for our winter trip. As the day started a little overcast, we feared that we might be in for a little more rain so decided to wrap up suitably before heading out. After the short drive to the almost deserted ski centre car park, we left our car and walked towards the ski hire shop/cafe. After having a quick peer through the window of the shop/cafe and looking over the fairly impressive foundations for its extension, the decision was made to climb the fell.
We started pretty much right in line with the hire/shop cafe as the slope in front of us l
ooked rather grassy and manageable. How wrong could we be? What started out fairly easy soon became a rather arduous climb as the ground soon turned out to be rather rocky and uneven and it wasn't until about two hours later that we all arrived at the summit somewhat sweaty and with the sun beating down on us brightly from the sky (so our thoughts for the whether were wrong today!! What a day we were having!!). Before moving on from this subject, I really must mention my mom, wife and girls who had all managed the climb to the top as well. Whilst I managed the exercise quite comfortably, it must have seemed never ending for my 5 and 8 year old daughters, my wife who was grandma sitting most of the way and my 72 year old mother. One thing's for certain, I won't be doing that when i'm 72. As for my daughters, they closely flanked me most the way, one attached to each arm and really enjoyed the exploring experience. Here's a couple of photos of the tribe taken 
at the top of Yllas fell with a few red faces from the strenuous exercise and the burning sun.Following a wander round the top of the fell and a short rest and some refreshments, we started our return journey down the fell and finally after a 31/2 hour round trip, we were back at the car feeling hungry and exhausted. We jumped straight in (with the temperature clock reading 27 degress) and headed straight for Jullis for yet another late lunch. Helen my wife was that hungry now that she demolished a whole Jullis burger and fries to herself. Not bad for someone who weighs about 8stone ringing wet!!
For those of you who are heading out to Akaslompolo this winter, I wholly encourage you to try a Jullis burger and fries and you'll see what i mean!!
Finally, after a well earned lunch, we retired to our cabin for a siesta in readiness for the arrival of our friends later that evening.
That's all for today folks, don't forget to come back soon!!
