Husky sledding tour - beginner

Dog carting during the no-snow months in Alta is an entrance ticket to the feel the stop of time. It is an experience that immerses you in a culture where we live in the present​,​ feel the now​,​ and care for our dogs within the raw nature of Northern Norway. Like any other type of athlete​,​ our huskies need to begin their training well before the race master yells “Ready! Set! Go!”. As the summer landscape flourishes green during May​,​ June​,​ July​,​ and August​,​ our dogs wait for the Arctic Autumn and for temperatures to drop to 15 degrees Celsius or lower. Once this happens and the leaves of the trees turn orange and yellow​,​ the perfect balance of beautiful scenery and training conditions awakens a new season of dryland mushing. This experience takes you along the famous salmon fishing river​,​ Alta River​,​ and through the winding and rugged dirt trails that our family has been training on for two generations. - Equipment hand-out. - Gear includes thermal suits​,​ hats​,​ gloves​,​ and boots if the weather requires it. - Safety brief and an introduction on how to handle a team of Alaskan husky race dogs. - Approx. 1-hour self-driving dog carting experience through the nordic forest and along the Alta River. - Upon arrival back to Holmen Husky you will have the possibility to help us with the dogs​,​ and thank them for the run by giving them lots of cuddles and belly scratches. - The guide will prepare a fire and snacks in the Lavvo and tell you all about life with huskies. Don’t forget that this is the Arctic and nature here is on steroids. We provide the proper clothingyou need for an experience in the rugged landscape​,​ but we recommend that you bring thefollowing items with you to make your adventure even more comfortable. After all​,​ we want youto completely immerse in the experience without having to worry about anything else. - Sunglasses​/​goggles - Long-underwear​/​warm baselayer (preferably wool) - Camera Age restrictions: The minimum age to participate in this experience is 5 years old. - 5 - 12-year-old children are required to sit between an adult's legs on the cart. - 13 - 15-year-old children are allowed to sit independently on the cart and can drive independently under the supervision of a guide. - The minimum age for driving solo is 16 years old Disclaimer: Alaskan huskies are polar animals and weather conditions​,​ specifically warm temperatures​,​ create situations unsafe for them to run in. Holmen Husky​,​ therefore​,​ reserves the right to cancel trips if the temperatures become unsuitable for our dogs. The weather can be extreme at times in this part of the world and we reserve the right to change an itinerary or cancel a trip if the conditions appear to be unsafe.