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You will lead your "own" team of 4 -6 dogs from
wilderness lodge to wilderness lodge. 25-50km /day. Spectacular scenery from valleys to open barren land with
low birch trees up to the Arctic tundra. We meet the Sàmi reindeer herders
in their daily life on their winter
pastures. If
it not fit to run your own dog team, you can drive a second sled connected
behind the guide sled.
Accommodation the night before and after the tour on
Engholm Husky design Lodge
Detail
program
Day
1:
Program start with dinner.
The
guide will have the first briefing
regarding
the tour.
Day
2: The morning is spent provision of snowsuits, boots and other equipment.
Organizing the teams of huskies and learning the basics of caring for your
team and driving the sleds. The long sled-tour starts directly from the
Lodge. . After a steep climb up to the mountain plateau we are mushing
over a hilly stretch, crossing lakes, marshes and a stretch of barren land
to Gardin
mountain cabin.
Day 3: We reach the mountain plateau and tundra, a fascinating
landscape where your view is endless. Here the landscape is scanty and
windswept. In the evening we will arrive at Mollisjok
mountain cabin. It is a
"jewel" located right in the middle of nowhere on the plateau.
Day 4 The tour continues southwards on the river and we are passing
two remote settlements. The Sámi people that live here get their outcome
mainly from fishing. We finish the day at Soussjavre
mountain cabin at the other
end of a big lake.
Day 5: The area is a important winter pasture for reindeers.
Sometimes it is possible to see large reindeer-herds. We end the night at
Baeivasgiedde wilderness cabin, which is situated next to the river in a
beautiful pine forest. We spend two nights here.
Day 6 This day will
be memorable. We do a day trip to a winter settlement for Sámi reindeer herders
who pursue their livelihood here on the winter
pasture.
Usual we
may
spend the
whole
day together with them and join their daily life
with
their reindeers and get insight in their way of living and herding.
Day 7 A long stretch
back to Karasjok. We follow the river. If we are lucky, we may see
moose, as it usually stays in the valley during wintertime. Dinner gathered in the
warm atmosphere is waiting for us
at
Engholm Husky Lodge. We have a cosy wood heated sauna and outdoor
hot tub ready on request for those tempted! Maybe with northern lights
above.
Day 8: The program end at breakfast.
It's worth considering whether to stay some extra days for interesting
activities as
lodge guest
before
and after the tour.
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