Suomu
| Suomu | |
|---|---|
 View from the top of Suomu fell | |
| Location | Suomutunturi |
| Nearest city | Kemijärvi |
| Coordinates | 66°33′35.38″N 28°1′20.57″E / 66.5598278°N 28.0223806°ECoordinates: 66°33′35.38″N 28°1′20.57″E / 66.5598278°N 28.0223806°E |
| Vertical | 240 metres (790 ft) |
| Top elevation | 409 metres (1,342 ft) |
| Base elevation | 165 metres (541 ft) |
| Runs | 13 |
| Longest run | 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) |
| Lift system | 5 lifts (snowmobile service available for off-piste access) |
| Terrain parks | Yes |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Website | www.suomu.com |
Suomu is an alpine ski resort in the Lapland province of Finland, near the municipality of Kemijärvi. The resort is a regular venue for FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup events.
Suomu first opened in 1965, and began hosting FIS competitions in 1989. The resort is sometimes known as "the Arctic Circle Ski resort" because of its close proximity to the major northern circle of latitude.
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