Dog Sleddging wilderness safari at Karasjok, Norway
Adventure sports at its best, a thrilling adrenaline rush of driving your own team of dogs. This is a one of a kind experience!
The three day dog sleddging Husky Adventure at Karasjok is an exhilarating treat and an experience to be had. The pulsating speed of the dog sledge and the beautiful white scenery is a complete package of teamwork, speed and scenic beauty. The peaceful and calm nature around you is almost nirvana like. The husky farm is blessed with the most well trained and well breed dogs that are strong enough to pull for safaris as well as racing long distances. They have won Europe’s longest dog sledge race almost 11 times. This is definitely an achievement to reckon with. Another grandiose achievement is being the top ten in the “Iditarod” 1800km epic North American dog sledge race. The company’s credentials speak for themselves and you can only imagine how gripping the adventure trip is going to be.
This safari only allows those who are 18 years and above to drive a team of dogs. Those below 18 years of age are allowed to ride in the sledge. Karasjok’s Sven Engholm is a master at this adventure outdoor sport, who has earned great respect for himself and his expertise.
Once we arrived at the base camp we were showed our respective cabins, it may not be a five star accommodation but then we are out to enjoy the safari and logging in the cabin is not my idea of an adventure trip. On day one itself after you refresh yourself you will be introduced to your guide, who is reassuring and highly knowledgeable. The guides truly make you feel safe in their care and are well qualified as wilderness guides and instructors.
The second day is spent gathering all the information and preparing for the two nights wilderness trip in Norway’s Lapland’s. The best is provided to brave the cold wintery winds, equipped with thermal protective gear you will meet the huskies. How fit you are determines the strength of your team which might vary between 4 and 6. Briefing on how to drive and care for the animals is given after which the safari adventure begins.
The hilly stretch that you start off with is great in terms of gaining your team’s confidence and their respect. Giving them a little help by pushing your feet furnishes them and they immediately respond by doubling-up their efforts. The marsh, and frozen lakes are spectacular and are a definite encounter before you reach your cabin for the next two nights. Everything here depends on how harsh or mild Mother Nature is, and you will learn to appreciate her beauty once inside the warm interior of the rustic cabins.
On day three and four, you will learn how to explore the winter wilderness with your team and a sight to watch for is some wildlife. There have been reindeer herds spotted in the pasture by our fellow adventurers.
This fabulous winter safari made me want for more, and I am already planning for my next encounter with speed and nature.
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