Ride to Ski - Bikepacking and Skiing Adventure Through the Dolomites

Bikepacking and skiing/snowboarding isn’t something that usually goes hand-in-hand but Henna Palosaari, Malva Björkman and Sami Sauri challenged this notion. "Ride to Ski" film documents their 9-day, 426-kilometer journey through the Dolomites, done solely by bike. Adventure full of sweat, laughter, camaraderie, skiing, snowboarding, ice and snow.
Supported by:
@bikeonscott
@haglofs
@suunto
@velocioapparel
Riders - Henna Palosaari, Malva Björkman & Sami Sauri
Cinematography & Editing - Mikko-Pekka Karlin
Production - Henna Palosaari
Photography - Richard Bucher
Graphic Design - Henna Palosaari
Our route: www.komoot.com...

[@noptimized]

I'm waking up to this film in Western Canada and I've already proposed a mini version to my friends for the springtime. What an inspiration!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Awesome!! So great to hear that, you will have a blast 🤘🏼

[@mpkarlin]

It's finally out! This is by far the biggest film that I have done. It would not have been possible without these three unbelievable athletes, a big faith from the sponsors and a great great help from Richard Buchner. Thank you all! Hope you like the film, we had a blast doing it! 🔥 P.S. You should try ski-bikepacking 😁

[@turanturanturan]

Amazing film! Went straight into my "Good shit" folder.

[@matthewnorway]

Story, cinematography, edit, sound, personalities of the riders - it's all just outstanding! Too good for KZbin!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you so much Matthew!! Really appreciate these words 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Aiyouwei-il9xt]

This is absolutely a fantastic film I have ever seen.Thank you Henna for recording such a breath-taking adventrue and spectacular scenery for us.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@ThijsGieb]

This is bad ass!!! "To create a life filled with emotions that are more positive than negative", thanks for that!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!! Malva’s wise words 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@DavidMohan-p4u]

Amazing athletes aren't born; they are made. So many small adventures, athletic skills, and technical knowledge learned over a lifetime of successes and failures were needed to make this possible. You all should be so proud of this amazing accomplishment. You have inspired me to seek more adventure. I really loved the part about changing mindsets and embracing all types of snow to ride and choosing to find happiness in joy in that moment. It's so true. Cheers to you!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you so so much for these nice words🙏🏼 so glad to hear that it has inspired you to seek more adventures!

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Good work on this! Enjoyed that a lot as the christmas movie tonight🎄✨

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks a lot - glad to hear you enjoyed it! 🎄🎄

[@albertodanieleitan7156]

Thank for the wilde life in the winter ❤❤❤❤

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!!

[@jmedaugh]

My quads were complaining the whole time I watched this exciting story - thanks so much and I hope you have better snow this year!

[@hennapalosaari_]

😂😂 haha thanks a lot and I really hope so!

[@nicoloalbasini]

It's so nice seeing great people skiing and biking the mountains in our backyard! Nice film! Love the part where you check the safety of the snow pack, showed real mountain expertise! Keep it up!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Dolomites are absolutely stunning 🙌🏼✨

[@NLAS_Cycling]

Fantastic experiences, even in front of the screen. You don't have to travel to the other side of the world to experience adventures. And the best way to do that is with friends or people you meet on your adventure and who may become friends. Pushing boundaries a little more every day - it's hard work, but it's definitely worth it.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Couldn't agree more!

[@HansvanderVeeke]

Impressed by these ladies. As a cycle-tourer and a ski addict I can imagine how hard this must be but also how much fun. Feeling envious 😊

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks! Definitely a bit tough but so much fun 😊

[@DaniloMilenković-d1m]

Amazing film. Absolutely stunning scenery and perfect adventure. Keep doing this kind of things, you have one more fan!

[@hennapalosaari_]

So glad to hear you liked it, thanks 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@TailfinCycling]

What an amazing & inspiring journey. So fun to watch!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks so much! And thanks for the best racks 🙌🏼

[@xBobbielee]

Girls this is insane! I loved every minute of the film. You are such athletes, biking and riding. It's like riding 2.0! To watch and see the route go well, the amazing videos en laughter were amazing. Please more!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you so much!! So lovely to hear 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@SimplyBllisss]

Fantastic film. Infectious laughter. Amazing adventure. Chapeau ladies!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sasakontour]

Your Video ist really inspiring and so much fun to look at. Loved the epic scenery!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks so much - Dolomites are stunning!!

[@maroonpeak3627]

What a wonderful film and adventure !! I am from Colorado where we have the Rocky Mountains here; and I recently visited Dolomites, and Dolomites is something else and far exceeds my expectation. Great film and thanks for sharing.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks so much - nice to hear you enjoyed it! And I agree Dolomites are something special

[@joseperezrizo3251]

I've watched the video 7 times, I never get tired of watching it.

[@hennapalosaari_]

That’s commitment haha - glad to hear you’re enjoying it!!

[@Michael-rz7ic]

Thank you for this great adventure, and you are definitely someone ‘special’. I hope this is just the beginning of combined sport adventures.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you so much! I hope so too 🙌🏼

[@retoschneider6087]

awesome... and very inspirational! Congrats on this film and the adventure 🙂

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks a lot! Glad to hear you enjoyed it 🤗

[@andreasignoretti_16]

Really crazy video with so many truths and realities, I fell in love. Keep it up girls ! ❤

[@hennapalosaari_]

So nice to hear!! Thanks 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Avoriazskischool]

what an amazing trip! It's beginning of winter and the snow is great right now but you've just got me excited for bike adventure so that's says a lot! Major kudos ladies

[@hennapalosaari_]

thank you so much - so nice to hear!! 🙌🏼 enjoy the great start of the season!

[@addisonfinley7746]

Awesome adventure, ladies! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks for watching! Our pleasure 🌞

[@antonellomusina78]

But what a pleasant surprise this Christmas: another fantastic video! Subscribed and waiting for more of your inspirational adventures. Enjoy life 🎉

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks! Glad to hear you liked it 😊😊

[@ridethedividemovie]

Fantastic adventure - excellent production! I was pulled in the entire time.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AldenWeebsta]

What an adventure!! Looks amazing, thanks for the film!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Our pleasure!

[@acul7919]

Great film and super adventure! I'm glad you girls enjoyed the dolomites. I feel so lucky to be able to look at them from my house. It's a shame you got a really bad winter with the snow situation. Unfortunately, with climate change, this kind of winters are becoming the norm.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Glad you enjoyed it! And you’re definitely lucky to have that as your backyard 😍

[@bastaconstemani]

Documentario bellissimo. Complimenti, vi siete fatte una bellissima avventura 😍😍😍

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you! It was a great trip 😍

[@tomhausmann8993]

Girls, this film is so amazing and inspiring - it is an totally new perspective of my placard. thank you for that!!!!

[@hennapalosaari_]

You’re welcome, stoked we got to share this one with you 🙂

[@vs76568]

This is just an incredibly cool video. Girls, you are the best!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@alexanderturan5544]

Super cooooool! Girl power hit the road and powder. I started to plan my mini bike&ski trip after seeing this. Awesome. In one shot I noticed a ski boot holder for the fork. Can you please share the brand or a link? Thanks a lot!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks 🤟🏼🤟🏼 and that’s awesome! We used normal cargo cages from tailfin and attached the boots with strap on them 🙂

[@twyky06]

Awesome! You have done it in a cool way this experience. Master piece of editing the images and the sounds....

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks a lot! Big thanks to filmer and editor Mikko-Pekka Karlin 😊

[@lizaedecarli8845]

CRAZY GRLS U MADE IT! FULL GAS! Hope to live such an experience like this 1 in future ❤

[@hennapalosaari_]

Haha thanks!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@alienaudaxer9827]

That was highly enjoyable viewing. Seriously impressive riding up those passes with all that gear.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Glad to hear that! Def a bit slower than usually but made it haha!

[@alienaudaxer9827]

@@hennapalosaari_ I've cycled a few of those passes before. Stunning area. I think they filmed Cliffhanger in that area you skiied through!

[@michael_c137]

Cycling almost the same route in summer so this film came in super handy! Kudos for making skiing a part of the trip. Very impressive! Also 24:35 was very encouraging! Thanks a lot

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!! Glad to hear it was helpful 🙌🏼

[@JochenKeil]

I love it and I can fully identify with Sami! I'm more riding than skiing so it's a lot of walking down and falling on skis for me as well! But it's always fun which is the reason I keep doing it! Thanks for the motivation and inspiration, you rock!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Love that! Only by falling we learn 🙂🙂 so keep up the good work!

[@movingpointcc]

Fantastic video! As avid cycling enthusiasts, we're truly impressed by the content. This gem is definitely being added to our collection. Keep up the great work!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing the joy of biking 🙌🏼

[@A.-zz1nb]

Wow! So great! I

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!

[@brunomandolesi]

Respekt!! Großartige Leistung und toll dokumentiert. Macht Lust auf mehr 👏👏👏

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks a lot! 🙌🏼

[@emmaaskren5078]

I feel like so many of these ski adventure films have men in them, it's so awesome and refreshing to see an all-female squad for this film. And doing bad ass stuff!

[@hennapalosaari_]

I agree! Love showing that there are plenty of rad women doing bad ass stuff 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@tomgriffiths3133]

really cool trip, would love to know the rack setup for the skis on the bikes. would also love to know how you kept the bikes safe whilst you were touring - riding a scott w/ sram red $$$$!

[@hennapalosaari_]

We used alloy racks from Tailfin for the skis and strapped them with ski straps on the frame and the rack. We once locked them on the fence other times we left them at the camping or huts :)

[@reagan.wallis]

Been waiting for this one and you didn't disappoint. such a lovely video.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@simontaulelle453]

lovely trip Henna !! I don't know why I waited so long to watch your film, but it was definitely worth it 🙃

[@hennapalosaari_]

Ah thanks so much Simon 🙂🙂🙂🙂 hope to ride together soon again!!

[@WattAndMore]

Wow! Just wow! What a beautiful and cool to watch video :)

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks so much!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@thomasharriso5570]

That was brilliant well done ladies!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!

[@constantinschafer3104]

Awesome! Big respect! Where did you sleep? Tent or Hotel/Bed and Breakfast?

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks! We slept at mountain huts and guest houses along the way, camping would have added a lot more gear so we skipped it this time 😅

[@dimml0r]

actually surprised how much winter sport you got out of this season. especially on the southern side of the alps. good vibes, nice edit, good colors.... and what great physical effort. congrats!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Yeah happy we managed to find some snow to ride on 😅 thanks a lot!!

[@маратЕрмухамедов]

It's been a wonderful journey. I enjoyed it very much

[@hennapalosaari_]

Glad to hear that - thanks!

[@08janhall]

Great trip ladies! Thanks for sharing :)

[@hennapalosaari_]

Our pleasure! 😊

[@stefanborhherr]

amazing route guys! feel so inspired and hope I can go for a similar trip myself next year. 🚀 hope for more :)

[@hennapalosaari_]

You should! Great to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@teamHalfFast]

What an amazing trip! My wife is going to want to hang out with you 3! She has the same spirit! 🙌👏👏👏

[@hennapalosaari_]

Haha sweet she sounds awesome! Thanks!

[@flacmurry7830]

Damn, had a very similar idea a few years ago. Never got to do it though, but this motivated me again! Loved the vid girls

[@hennapalosaari_]

You should def do it this winter!! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MaximilianG.]

That looks like an awesome adventure. Now I just have to find some crazy people who would like to join me doing something like that. Also, the production quality is top-notch here!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!! You definitely should - have fun!😁

[@im_always_adventuring]

What an amazing and inspiring adventure!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks so much - glad to hear it! 🙌🏼

[@brunosetrin7878]

Awesome Movie !!!! Thanks for sharing it !!! Amitiés

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks - great to hear you enjoyed it!

[@RodrigoKaspary]

now this was an adventure!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!

[@jsfne]

I need to get myself some friends to ride something like this with! This looked amazing!

[@hennapalosaari_]

You should! It was so much fun 🙌🏼

[@jsfne]

@@hennapalosaari_ So inspired by you guys! Dreaming of adventure! ☺️

[@Ken-rw8os]

Can you make a video about your bike setup packing wise for an adventure like this?

[@hennapalosaari_]

I’ll try to get one done next winter :)

[@simonecavicchioli3188]

Ammirevoli, complimenti. 👍❄️🏔️

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks! 😊

[@michelbertrand103]

Vous êtes géniales!!!🙏❄️❤️❤️🚲🚲

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@alextgreat3930]

This video is awesome!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Looks awesome. Great job.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks 🙌🏼

[@sophieneumann5831]

Wow girls!! This is so fantastic, I would totally love to do this myself!! What an absolutely amazing adventure. I imagine there was a LOT of planning, bag packing, route picking for the skis and the bike, then downloading everything onto the watches - amazing!! Any ladies in the comments looking for a group… count me in, I am solo myself and limited by the lack of people around me to join..!!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you so much! There was quite a bit planning before but so happy how well everything worked out eventually 😊 hope you find some company to join you for this kind of trip!!

[@kareemghattas802]

how (and/or where) do you keep your bikes safe and secure when you obviously leave them to tackle the mountains and skiing?

[@hennapalosaari_]

We locked them on the fence one time and the other times we were able to leave them to the camping or huts were we stayed while we went skiing :)

[@kareemghattas802]

ok thanks for this I imagine when they were locked outside, that they were still loaded with your bike bags and all? just curious as how it would work in real life. also if you're staying in accommodation I'm sure you would have secure/indoor storage, but v curious about other scenarios

[@kenprice1047]

Great job ladies

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks 👊🏼👊🏼

[@leonoggi]

Wow girls thats so amazing !!!! you are really cool and inspiring! Finally some Girls on the screen who do crazy stuff!!! Was so cool to watch how much fun you had ! Just want also to go out for a adventure like this!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you - really appreciate all these nice words!! And I agree that it’s about time to start seeing more girls doing rad stuff on the screen! Definitely recommend trying this out 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@frazcois2429]

" That snow was shit ! " 😁

[@hennapalosaari_]

🤣

[@Ken-rw8os]

How did you attach your ski boots to the carbon fork?

[@hennapalosaari_]

I used this kinda cargo cage adapters from zefal to attach the cargo cages and then strap the snowboard boots on them :)

[@VoulTex]

Which bikebags did you use for your skiboots?

[@krystofxb]

Inspiring. 👏

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you 🙌

[@zeosaverio]

great experience girls

[@hennapalosaari_]

It for sure was!

[@zeosaverio]

@@hennapalosaari_ and great video

[@Nikola-72]

Hieno elokuva! Hienoa tiimityötä! Kiitos!😊

[@hennapalosaari_]

Tiimityötä parhaillaan - kiitos! 🤗

[@samuelklassen9685]

Great video! Two great things combined!❤

[@hennapalosaari_]

I agree - thanks!! 🙏🏼

[@cashhunt2519]

What did you use for your map/ navigation?

[@hennapalosaari_]

We used Suunto Vertical watches for navigation and planned the routes with Komoot :)

[@LucaBasso13]

Traveling by bike and then stopping to ski is fantastic

[@hennapalosaari_]

It truly was such a great mix of two fun sports!

[@LucaBasso13]

@@hennapalosaari_ Hopefully we'll see another ski and bike 😉

[@kubara_balance]

When did you make the trip?

[@hennapalosaari_]

We did it at the beginning of March :)

[@CyclingAround]

great adventure! love it

[@hennapalosaari_]

It was a fun one! Thanks 🫶🏼

[@FabioLov.]

❤

[@hnurminen]

Mahtava video Henna, näitä lisää! Mikko-Pekalle iso peukku upeasta duunista.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Kiitos paljon! @mpkarlin teki mahtavaa duunia tän kanssa

[@ruggerodavoliomarani4216]

It's always nice to see beautiful girls playng sport togheter, it's always a shame not to mention the real country of arrival! TORBOLE

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks for painting out the correct name!

[@vz.o_O]

😍💘

[@Foti5]

watching from pluto

[@hennapalosaari_]

Hope the connection was good!

[@greggoldman893]

Look up cool chica’s and this is what and who you are! All the macho types: try and keep up with these three! Way to go!

[@hennapalosaari_]

🤘🏼🤘🏼 Thanks!

[@WimpyWorkouts]

Wow😮

[@hennapalosaari_]

🙌🏼

[@danieletarantelli5304]

amazing trip! good job girlssssss!!!!!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thank you so much!! We had blast 👏🏼👏🏼

[@danieletarantelli5304]

@@hennapalosaari_ I can see you had fun!! the video is very well done, both for the adventure you have had and for how it was made. I'm sure it will win awards 🏆🏆

[@AlexandrSazonov]

increadable black helmet? What name?

[@hennapalosaari_]

Mine is SMITH Code :)

[@MagirusLoopy]

....cool girls...nice...nice...

[@hennapalosaari_]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@majhermansson9861]

Wow vilken resa

[@hennapalosaari_]

Tack så mycket!! 🙏🏼

[@outdoor-Ape]

Huikea video jälleen! 🔥

[@hennapalosaari_]

Kiitos paljon 🙌🏼✨

[@esgee3829]

21:48 word

[@KOQA1.]

Y'all need heavy duty Ebikes!

[@hennapalosaari_]

still managed with a normal 😛😛

[@joseperezrizo3251]

How brave, better with Ebike

[@hennapalosaari_]

Possibly but also worked well like this 😛😛

[@jonowlz6092]

AXAMS. nur bitte nicht weitersagen, dass es so leiwand isch... 😂

[@hennapalosaari_]

We didn’t go to Axams on our trip :)

[@tomasst4360]

nice commercial for all top brands. High end and fresh open euqipment for tousands of €€. Nice experience ,but for what reason you need to published this adventures? btw no offence, I am big fan of snow and all sports really.

[@hennapalosaari_]

Sorry to hear you felt that way! Our goal is to inspire people to go outside, explore and get out of their comfort zones, sorry you didn’t feel that way but hopefully some other videos will feel more inspiring to you! 🙂

[@erichdatzkow3836]

Ist die Menschheit nur noch blöd ....

[@hennapalosaari_]

😂😂 sometimes the stupid ideas are the best ones

[@richarddicktaylor219]

Wow!

[@hennapalosaari_]

🙌🏼

[@Egor.NomadChild]

My God girls, that’s awesome, inspiring and cool. Come to us in Central Asia for free ride and adventures. Good luck! 🏂🚴

[@hennapalosaari_]

Thanks! We would love to 🏔️🏔️

[@robertbunsold]

Amazing athletes aren't born; they are made. So many small adventures, athletic skills, and technical knowledge learned over a lifetime of successes and failures were needed to make this possible. You all should be so proud of this amazing accomplishment. You have inspired me to seek more adventure. I really loved the part about changing mindsets and embracing all types of snow to ride and choosing to find happiness in joy in that moment. It's so true. Cheers to you!

[@hennapalosaari_]

Ah thank you so much for these nice words 🙌🏼 so glad to hear this has inspired you to seek more adventures!!