Become a Musher: Husky Dog Training & Overnight Lodge Stay

Day 1 – Arrival & first kennel visit

Arrival in the evening, check-in at your accommodation. First introduction to the huskies and evening feeding. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 2 – Training basics & first run

Morning feeding, introduction to training equipment, our routines and how to prepare a dog team.

Sledding on wheels tour : During this activity, you will take part in a training session with our sled dogs using a wheeled cart, which is used in autumn to prepare the dogs for the winter sledding season. After the run, you will help unharness the dogs and return them to their kennels. Lunch at the kennel or at your accomodation. Afternoon husky hike or free running. Evening dog feeding, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 3 – Longer adventure & puppy walk

Morning feeding followed by a longer dog training tour. After the run, we will take care of the dogs (Massaging, stretching, cutting nails, and other basic dog care routines.) In the afternoon, there is time to rest or spend free time with the huskies before the  feeding.

In the evening, we go for a puppy or husky walk, followed by your dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4 – Final long ride & husky time

Morning feeding followed by a dog training tour. After lunch, spend time with the huskies for cuddles, free running, and photos before heading out for another dog training tour.

In the evening, we feed the dogs and enjoy a farewell dinner together, followed by an overnight stay.

Day 5 – Goodbye huskies

Final morning feeding and goodbyes to the dogs before departure to the airport.

• Experience daily life at a working husky kennel and learn how mushers train their dogs for the winter season.
• Take part in several sledding on wheels training tours with enthusiastic huskies.
• Learn practical dog care routines such as feeding, massaging, stretching, and basic paw and nail care.
• Spend quality time with the dogs through husky hikes, puppy walks, free running, and cuddle time.
• Enjoy 4 nights of accommodation near the kennel, all meals included, and airport transfers from Lakselv.

What do I need to bring?

• Warm, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor activities (layering is recommended)
• Waterproof outer layer (jacket and pants)
• Wool or fleece sweater
• Sturdy outdoor shoes
• Working gloves, thin wool gloves, and a scarf
• Thick wool socks and wool underwear
• Personal toiletries
• Any personal medication you may need

Transportation from Lakselv airport (return). Pick-up from Alta available at extra cost.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.

All activities as described in the program.

You can choose between two types of accommodation:

Apartment at the lodge, located just 5 minutes from the kennel (transfers included).

Glamping tent by the kennel, a more rustic but cozy option equipped with a oven and beds — with the huskies as your closest neighbors.