Deep winter in Lapland creates an environment that naturally sharpens the mind.
Cold air, snow-covered forests and wide open winter landscapes strip away distractions and bring full focus to the present moment.
The Challenge Accepted Winter Training Camp is built around this environment.
Over four days, participants train horseback archery with one of Europe’s leading competitors and coaches, Anni Jauhiainen. Training combines mounted archery practice, ground archery sessions, physical exercises and mental coaching elements designed to strengthen focus and resilience.
Mounted training takes place outdoors on snowy tracks and fields, while ground archery sessions are held indoors in a warm training hall, allowing for comfortable technical practice even in freezing conditions.
The camp structure is intentionally varied. Alongside structured training sessions, participants take part in morning workouts and evening challenges designed to develop confidence, adaptability and mental strength.
Expect long days, cold air, laughter, frustration, breakthroughs and moments of deep focus.
And when the day ends, the sauna warms tired muscles while the Arctic sky stretches above the silent forest.
This camp is not designed to be easy.
It is designed to help you grow.
Instructor
The camp is led by Anni Jauhiainen, one of the most accomplished horseback archers in Europe.
Achievements include:
Two-time Finnish Champion (2022 & 2023)
Silver medalist at the European Championships (2022)
First female horseback archer in the world to achieve HA8 level
World record holder Certified mental coach (TKYO 2021)
Anni’s coaching style is calm, precise and supportive, helping each rider develop both technical skill and mental strength.
