Guide to surviving sub-zero temperatures and snow

The risk of frostbites is great if you do not prepare properly for sub-zero temperatures. The most effective way of protecting yourself is to dress in layers of loose-fitting clothing. The air between the layers warms up very well.

Did you know that the Finnish language has dozens of words to describe the different consistencies of snow. Wet snow (slush) is called “loska”, “räntä” or “sohjo”. “Tykkylumi” is heavy layer of snow that accumulates on treetops and branches. “Puuterilumi” (powder snow) is loose, light, drysnow that has just fallen. It is also called “höttyrä”.  “Narske” is hard snowthat crunches underfoot, and “hankikanto” describes crusted snow that you can walk on without sinking into it.

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Photos Kanerva Mantila

Art Direction Mila Pentti

Model Heidi Krakstrom | Paparazzi Model Management

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