Four years later, we return to the Western Archipelago in Northern Ladoga. Name of the event this year’s “Experiencing rough seas” is no accident. The area of the Western Archipelago is an area of wind-driven surge currents with a two-layer water circulation and density currents with a speed of up to 32 cm per second. During surges, a current flows into the bay from above, and from 50 meters to the bottom there is a stream directed into the lake from the shore. During overflows, the opposite pattern is observed – warm surface waters rush into the lake, and cold deep waters take their place. Density currents extend to a depth of up to 75 meters, they arise under the influence of different water densities caused by unequal warming of the deep and shallow parts of Ladoga. Warmer waters along the coasts, having a lower density and a larger volume, rush to the center of the lake. But under the influence of the daily rotation of the Earth, they begin to deviate to the right from their original path, creating a circular flow directed counterclockwise. Therefore, “Rough Seas 2024” is an event where you will fully experience the power and beauty of the wild nature of the Western Archipelago. Synchronize your internal frequencies, tune into the healing nature of Northern Ladoga, to connect with your inner world and turn your weekend into a mini vacation – there is no time to be bored here – get ready to be surprised – this is just the beginning, because our hikes are always more than it seems at first glance.))