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Two skiers are skating on skis. The sky is cloudy, and a faintly outlined fell can be seen in the background.

Cross-country skiing

There are over 500 kilometres of ski tracks in Pallas-Yllästunturi area, most of which are maintained mechanically. On maintained ski tracks, both the traditional style and skating technique may be used. On open fells and in mires, ski tracks are marked with posts with crosses or plastic canes. In places, ski tracks through forests are marked with blue, red or orange triangles on trees. There are signposts at junctions. The ski tracks are serviced by four maintenance pools. Maps of ski tracks are sold by tourism companies and Visitor Centres in the area. Digital maps of all tracks are also available.