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    Veitsileikkaus, 6a
    Loose and dirty, even a bit dangerous. A true Korouoma classic! Must do for aspirant adventure climbers. 50m. FA Altti Lukkari 1992.
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    Julgubben är död, 6b+
    Direct finish is a technical seam. Spectacular. FWA Johan M6+
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    Veitsileikkaus re-vision, 6a+
    Recommended start is a thin crack, then move to small dihedral a bit to the left, then traverse past a small roof with old fixed pin to very nice crack, first fingers then hands size. Optional belay with size 2-3 cams just before the grass ledge. Continue to original Veitsileikkaus or take right to Julgubben.
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    Nyrkkijammi, 5+
    Quality route, powerful climbing trough the roof. Easier parts slightly vegetated. Classic. 50m
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    Nyrkkijammi, 5+
    Quality route, powerful climbing trough the roof. Easier parts slightly vegetated. Classic. 50m
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  • 1
    Veitsileikkaus, 6a
    Loose and dirty, even a bit dangerous. A true Korouoma classic! Must do for aspirant adventure climbers. 50m. FA Altti Lukkari 1992.
  • 2
    Julgubben är död, 6b+
    Direct finish is a technical seam. Spectacular. FWA Johan M6+
  • 3
    Veitsileikkaus re-vision, 6a+
    Recommended start is a thin crack, then move to small dihedral a bit to the left, then traverse past a small roof with old fixed pin to very nice crack, first fingers then hands size. Optional belay with size 2-3 cams just before the grass ledge. Continue to original Veitsileikkaus or take right to Julgubben.
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    Nyrkkijammi, 5+
    Quality route, powerful climbing trough the roof. Easier parts slightly vegetated. Classic. 50m
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    Pieni leikkaus, 6c
    Bring ballnuts. 25m
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    Loppu, 6a+
    Could be a bit of a metaphysical experience. 1 bolt. Bolted anchor. 25m
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    Alku, 5+
    To the bolted middle anchor. 20m.
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    Suuri leikkaus, 6a
    Cam 5 recommended. FA Sakari Oksman 1992
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    Tähystysleikkaus, 6b
    Very good climbing, starts as good hand jam and latter part contains thin protected crux. Bolted anchor. 50m. Aki
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    Savutorvireitti, 5
    60m. FA Leo Määttälä 1986 (Suomen kalliokiipeilyreitit 2008)
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    Les champs elysees, 6a
    Two pitches: 1. 20m, 7 bolts, with top roping anchor. 2. 1 bolt and scambling all the way to the top. If climbed in two there is a beautiful middle belay at the half way ledge (two metres after the first bolted anchor).

There are 3 routes that have not yet been drawn on a topo image. See full list of routes from Veitsileikkaus .

Korouoma

Climbing has been limited!

"Ice climbing is allowed at all waterfalls in the area. Rock climbing in the Korouoma area is restricted to the cliffs at the western end of the canyon. The Pirunkirkko area is out of bounds between 1st May and 31st July to avoid disturbing endangered species native to the area. "
https://www.nationalparks.fi/korouoma/activities

1,5-2 hour (100km) drive from Rovaniemi.

How to get there, summer:
On mainroad (Rovaniementie) you will see on right hand side bigger parking lot with "Posio" information boards, turn right just after it to Kurtankaltiontie and drive some kilometers until the parking lot.

How to get there, winter, Rosvosektori:
Parking lot on Rovaniementie with "Posio" information boards - 66.20243, 27.48779. Then ski along the road to Rosvosektori.

Winter others:
The most popular route to the ice climbing is the trail starting from the Saukkovaara parking area. Ruskeavirta can be seen on the opposing side when descending to the canyon from the parking area.