Combination Arctic-Survival & Mushing Course

Combination Arctic-Survival & Mushing Course

A 7-day package combining 3 days of dog sledding with 2 days of arctic survival skills, blending mushing and bushcraft with evenings around the fire.

This 7-day package combines 3 days of sledding with 2 days of arctic survival skills. The sledding days run shorter than normal, leaving more time for survival and bushcraft exercises, including in the evenings. The package includes transfers to the farm from Enontekiö airport.

  • 3 days mushing + 2 days arctic survival
  • 20-40km per day with a personal dog team
  • Guiding ratio mostly 1:3
  • Minimum 6 participants
  • Full board, 6 nights' accommodation

General Information

Programme Duration: 7 days. Number of Days of Mushing: 3. Number of Days of Specific Arctic Survival Skills Instruction: 2. Availability: From mid-March until the end of April, on demand. Minimum course participants: 6.

Accommodation & Board

The first 2 nights of this package (the pre-safari night and the first night of the safari) are spent on the homestead in our traditional farm kota (circular log cabin with central fireplace) surrounded by all of our dogs, and the last night is spent in a 3* family hotel in Hetta. The 3 additional safari nights are spent in wilderness cabins. When on the farm, people can spend the evening relaxing in the kota or joining in fully with farm life — including the feeding of 170 odd dogs.

Transfers & Price

Transfers to and from Enontekiö airport are included and we can help arrange logistics from Kittilä airport for an additional fee.

Price: Adults €1550 (€40 single supplement if a single room is requested for the last night in the family hotel). Includes 2 days of expert tuition in arctic survival skills and 3 days of mushing for 20-40km per day with a personal dog team, kit and clothing suitable for the arctic, expert guiding (mostly 1:3), a guided farm visit and sled-driving training, safety briefings, a personal mentor on the farm, and 6 nights' accommodation with full board.