About Us
Our Story
Two local guides. One shared passion for the Arctic wilderness.
We didn't start Outdoor Artisans because we read about adventure tourism in a business book. We started it because this wilderness is our home, and sharing it with people who truly want to experience it is the most meaningful work we can imagine.
Your Guides
Meet the team
Antti Siltala
Founder & Lead Arctic Guide
An active wilderness and nature guide with years of experience in hiking, canoeing, fishing and planning challenging treks. Working as a guide in the Pyhä-Luosto area since 2011, Antti knows every trail and hidden spot in the region.
Specialties include summer and winter fishing, adventurous SUP and packraft treks, snowsurfing workshops, and bushcraft survival skills.
“I want to offer people unforgettable experiences in nature, take them to incredible places, and provide an opportunity to learn something new and interesting.”
Qualifications
Venla Saari
Co-Founder & Experience Designer
Venla thrives outdoors: climbing, kayaking, skiing, hiking with dogs, or simply relishing the beauty of nature. Working as a guide in the Pyhä-Luosto area since 2012, she has hiked, paddled, and skied extensively across Lapland.
Her specialties include kayaking and cooking over an open fire, combining wilderness adventure with authentic Lapland culinary experiences.
“Pure food, the nature of Lapland, and incredible adventures are my passions that I want to introduce to others.”
Qualifications
What We Stand For
Our Values
Heartiness
Encountering and treating people with warmth. With us, you can be your true self. No pretense, no performance.
Authenticity
Real northern life, pure food, genuine adventures. We don't manufacture experiences. We share the ones we live every day.
Nature
We draw our strength from the wilderness. Ethics and sustainability aren't policies. They're how we were raised.