Our Story
Meet the passionate guides behind Outdoor Artisans, dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences in the heart of Lapland. Our journey is rooted in a deep connection to the Arctic wilderness and a commitment to sharing its magic with adventurous souls from around the world.
Meet our team
Antti Siltala
Founder & Lead Arctic Guide
Antti is an active wilderness and nature guide with years of experience in hiking, canoeing, fishing and planning and executing challenging treks. He has worked as a wilderness and adventure guide in the Pyhä-Luosto area since 2011 and is well-acquainted with the region.
Over the years, Antti has explored particularly the Lapland regions of Finland, Sweden and Norway through hiking, biking, paddling, kiteskiing, downhill skiing and fishing. Antti specializes in summer and winter fishing, adventurous SUP and packraft treks, as well as snowsurfing workshops and camps. Bushcraft and survival skills are also close to Antti's heart.
I want to offer people unforgettable experiences in nature, take them to incredible places, and provide an opportunity to learn something new and interesting.
Courses and Competence
Venla Saari
Co-Founder & Adventure Specialist
Venla thrives best outdoors, enjoying activities like climbing, kayaking, skiing, hiking with dogs, or simply relishing the beauty of nature. For Venla, her passion for the outdoors and hiking has become a profession, and she has been working as a guide in the Pyhä-Luosto area since 2012.
Venla is well-acquainted with the Pyhä-Luosto region but has also hiked, paddled and skied extensively in various parts of Lapland. Her specialties include kayaking and cooking over an open fire.
Pure food, the nature of Lapland, and incredible adventures are my passions that I want to introduce to others.
Courses and Competence
Values
Heartiness
To us, heartiness means encountering and treating people with love. With us, you can be your true self.
Authenticity
Authenticity expresses how we are, what we are like, and the kind of service we want to provide: authentic northern life, pure food, genuine adventures and true presence in nature.
Nature
We draw our strength from nature. We want to treat it with respect and offer its power, beauty, and uniqueness to our customers year-round. Ethics and sustainability are important to us and we want to live and operate as a company based on those values.