Is This Tour Right For You?
Before booking, please take a moment to honestly assess whether this tour is the right fit for you.
Quick Self-Assessment
Before reading further, can you confidently answer YES to all of the following
✔I am physically capable of repeatedly running and working hard while wearing several layers of clothing and heavy boots.
✔I can get up quickly from the ground if I fall, as dog sleds can occasionally tip over.
✔ I have good balance and coordination.
✔ I can stay attentive and aware of my surroundings even when tired, cold or under pressure.
✔ I can understand and follow instructions.
✔ I can function independently without relying on another participant.
✔ I am willing to actively contribute to daily camp tasks and work as part of a team.
If you cannot confidently answer YES to all of the above, please contact us before booking.
Please note that our tours are conducted in English. For safety reasons, you must be able to understand instructions and communicate effectively with the guides and other participants.
You Will Be Responsible for Your Own Dog Team
During the tour, you will drive and care for your own team of sled dogs.
Although our huskies are experienced and well-trained, they are powerful working dogs. Most first-time participants are surprised by how much power there is in a dog team.
You must understand that situations can develop quickly. A tangled line, a fall, changing trail conditions, or a moment of inattention can create problems within seconds.
You must therefore remain alert, pay attention to your surroundings and recognise potential problems.
When instructions are given, you must follow them without hesitation.
Dog sledding is not about speed or adrenaline. It is about cooperation, responsibility and teamwork between you and the dogs. The wellbeing of the dogs always comes first.
Physical Requirements
Many guests underestimate how physically demanding dog sledding can be.
Depending on snow conditions, you will need to help your dogs by kicking, running beside the sled and pushing it in steeper terrain, sometimes for several hours at a time.
You do not need to be an athlete, but you must arrive in good physical condition and be prepared to work hard.
This is not a transport service where the dogs do all the work. You are an active part of the team and will work together with your dogs.
The better your physical condition, the more enjoyable your experience will be.
Mental Readiness and Independent Participation
Physical fitness alone is not enough.
You must be able to function safely, even when tired, cold or faced with unexpected situations.
You must be able to:
- Understand and follow instructions immediately
- Be aware of dogs, equipment and your surroundings
- Remain calm and make sensible decisions under pressure
- Adapt when conditions or plans change
- Take responsibility for your own actions
You do not need previous dog sledding experience. You will receive instruction on how to drive the sled, handle the dogs and take part in the tour.
However, you must be able to participate independently throughout the tour.
If you require assistance in everyday situations, or if another participant would need to take responsibility for you during the tour, this tour is not suitable for you.
Teamwork
This is an active adventure where everyone contributes and works together as a team.
You will help with the daily tasks that are part of life on the trail, including caring for the dogs, camp chores and other practical tasks.
A positive attitude and willingness to contribute are often more important than previous dog sledding experience.
Travelling With a Partner or Friend?
Every participant must independently meet the requirements of the tour.
Please never persuade someone to join the tour or give the tour as a gift unless they genuinely want the experience and fully understand what participation involves.
For the safety and wellbeing of the group and the dogs, it is far better to travel alone than to bring someone who is not physically or mentally prepared for the experience.
We frequently welcome solo travellers, and travelling alone is never a problem.
Unsure?
If you are unsure, don’t hesitate to contact us before booking.
We are happy to discuss your situation honestly and help you decide whether this is the right adventure for you.
We want you to enjoy the experience and get the most out of your time with us.
