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What is a dog sledding tour?
A team of dogs pulling you along on trails of snow covered
mountains, forestlands and frozen lakes, standing on the sled
driving your own team or sitting in the sled being driven.
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What is a Musher?
The person who drives the dog team is a Musher.
The art of driving this team is called Mushing.
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Who can take part in a Husky Holiday?
Everybody. Just talk to us, make it clear if you think
you have certain limitations or special requirements.
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How cold is it?
Temperature charts show great variations throughout
the winter and from winter to winter.
The air becomes very dry when the temperature drops.
This dry air makes the cold not unpleasant at all.
Keep moving, help the dogs up the hills and keep blood circulation going.
We make sure you have the right outfit to keep you warm.
Do not forget to drink plenty blueberry soup, tea or hot chocolate to compensate the dry air. Dehydration is bad news for dogs and people.
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How can I protect myself against the cold?
By wearing good clothing, by not washing too much because that dries out your skin,
by using water free protective creams. Have a look at the clothing list >
We are aware that good winter wear is not easily available most places.
We will always try to improve and increase on the available guest-clothing.
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What level of fitness is required?
Family Club
Designed to take best possible care of the needs for families with children of any age.
Husky Special
Requires a fair level of fitness since we are including some longer tours,
and take a night or two in a cabin or a tent.
Christmas and new Year
Come as you are.
The key to driving a dog team is concentration and a good balance!
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Do I need prior experience?
We set off time from the very beginning for teaching you all that is necessary to get going, and follow up with further instructions as we go along.
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What happens if I lose my sled?
Not much. The guide will stop your free running team. And you run like mad to catch up with it. Preferably don’t let go of your sled even if you fall over. At the same time; do not get yourself injured being dragged behind.
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I am not so used to dogs. What then?
You will get used to them. Our dogs are very friendly, even the more reserved ones.
You are most likely to be very attached to the animals here.
Allergies are often no problem with these huskies living outside in the snow and the cold
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How much contact will I have with the dogs?
Hopefully a lot. You are welcome to visit the dog yard any time.
The dogs love for people to come and “disturb” them as many have expressed it.
You will be handling the dogs all the time.
Harnessing, putting on booties, driving, controlling lines,
fixing and mixing, helping feeding.
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Are the dogs working like machines?
No. They are great individuals and travel companions that deserves respect,
care and understanding.
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How can I possibly steer the sled?
The dogs drag the sled around curves and corners. Your task is to relax,
find a natural balance and follow the movements of nature.
The sleds are equipped with two breaks to control the speed with
and a snow hook for parking.
And make sure you keep a tension on the main line.
Helps enormously with the steering.
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How big are the groups?
Some change for 2009 since we are planning on stopping at 4 persons on each week-stay with us.There is a guide leading
each mushing tour and activity. It does not mean that it is not advisable
to take excursions on your own, because it is!
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How far do we drive every day?
Who knows? It all depends on the conditions. Most important is that we shall drive far enough for you and the dogs to have a great time and not so far that one is completely exhausted.
Typical daily run will be between 20 and 55 kilometers.
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How is the lodging?
We have put a lot of effort into making it comfortable,
functional and cozy.
We have 4 double bedrooms. 2 have their own bathrooms and 2 share a bath.
On overnight mushing trips we stay in tents along the route.
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Is it possible to stay with you if I come as a single person?
Yes, you are most welcome. No single supplement charged.
In fact, the atmosphere and the good company here makes it very pleasant to travel alone.
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Where do we eat and sleep out on tours?
We stay in tents and tipis. Camping in winter has facilities as basic as it can be.
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What is the food like?
Good. The breakfast is a robust meal to keep you going.
Lunches are prepared on grill or over the fire whilst on tour.
The evening meal will be a wholesome homemade traditional dish, often with ingredients from the nature around us.
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What kind of dogs do you have?
Mostly Alaskan Huskies, which is a mixed breed of the best of sled dogs.
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How many?
Around 40
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How do you exercise all these dogs in the summer?
It is too warm for the dogs to go training in the summer, but we let them loose
in the dog yard to get some exercise. As soon as the temperatures go down
in August, we start the autumn training with our quad bike,
which functions as a sled simulator.
Look at our Autumn Adventure Holiday >>>.
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Do you go races with your dogs?
So far not. Our huskies are professional tourist dogs.
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Why do some dogs have blue and some brown eyes?
Who knows-accept it as it is.Blue or brown eyes, one blue and one brown eye or so called pinto eyes, eyes that have both colors occurs.
That does not influence their eyesight. One of our guests claimed that the blue eye was for night vision and the brown for daytime?
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Will we be seeing some wild life?
We sometimes see moose, reindeers, foxes, hares and forest birds, ptarmigans and black grouse.
Kim met a wolverine on the track on one of the tours. Wolves and lynx are difficult to spot.
We always see tracks, but most animals are gone when we come gliding along.
Bears are hibernating.
Always keep eyes and ears open.
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Northern Lights?
They are there and if you spend as much time outside as possible you might get a glimpse of the splendid sights of the flickering light across the skies.
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Does it happen that you have to cancel tours?
It has not happened yet and we hope that Mother Nature stays friendly.
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Is dog sledding dangerous?
This will be our 12th season guiding tours. We have not had one accident
leading to injury of a person. The adventure does not disappear even if we hold a high safety level.
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Is it possible to stay for an extra week after the dog sledding week with you?
You can stay as long as you like as long as you pay accordingly. Either here, or hire the neighbour cabin.
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Why do I need to bring a headlamp?
So as to be able to see where you walk and drive in the dark!
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Are we really going to be outside in the dark?
Yes-sometimes.
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I am a keen photographer, is it possible to use digital cameras in the cold?
Yes, but make sure you have/buy top quality batteries. Newer models of cameras are faster
and better for picturing mowing objects. Condensation can be a problem.
We have collected some 20.000 images from this last winter season. It works.
Welcome with your camera.
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Is it really possible to combine dog sledding, skiing and snow shoeing in the same holiday?
Yes, absolutely. Make the most of it.
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What do your guests say about your tours?
Read for yourself on the Guest Reviews Page >>>
or get in touch with some of our guests who are surely willing
to tell you about the husky holiday.
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