Kalle Palander, Alpine Skier
Kalle Palander is a Finnish alpine skier, the most successful male Finn ever to participate in the sport. Naturally he has been also one of the key factors as to why alpine skiing is so popular in Finland. His blazing and energetic character fascinates both young and old sports enthusiasts alike.
So far his most captivating achievements are: the world championship in slalom 1999 and the Alpine skiing World Cup in slalom during the 2002-2003 season (fourth in the overall standings).
Behind the scenes Kalle is a caring father of two children and likes to work with youngsters. Besides being the godfather of Team Kalle Palander (8 talented skiers, ages between 9 and 13) Kalle has been organizing the Kalle Palander Ski Camp with his ski team friends every spring for many years.
Kalle Palander Store, Ruka
Kalle Palander's signature shop is located in the Kumpare Shopping Centre, Ruka. As you might expect, the Halti Store stocks the latest Halti clothing and accessories both for active outdoor pursuits and for more easy going leisure activities.
The Kalle Palander Store is both a retail outlet for skiers' to purchase their equipment and a fascinating attraction for Kalle's fans. While shopping you can review Kalle's extraordinary career as a slalom skier; the exhibition assembled at the store displays Kalle's substantial collection of trophies and medals as well as competition numbers. A speciality of the store's product range is the collection of Alpine skiers' competition suits.
In the Kalle Palander Store you'll always find the latest Halti products designed for the pistes: base-layer clothing, socks, hats, quilted jackets and gloves. Clothing and accessories suitable for apres-ski are also on sale at the Halti Store.
Kalle's signature store is located on the first floor of the Kumpare Shopping Centre.