Powerun Adventures

  It was too cold for the dogs in the morning (-37 C) so we were postponed (great concern for the welfare of the dogs) until the afternoon. After a quick... read more briefing and safety talk we were kitted up and a group of 3 sleds sped off across the snow. Amazing scenery and varied terrain enabled you to get a good feel for how a longer sled would feel (we took the 2 hour tour). You could help take the dogs off the harnesses which is more difficult when your dog is young and still learning and you have 3 pairs of gloves on...
Followed off with warm pastries and drinks by the fire this is HIGHLY recommended. Can't wait to come back!

  We were welcomed by sanna, a lovely woman, who teached us first how to use the sled.

Then we went over to the dogs. They were al very... read more excited to work!!! The dogs look incredible, very well looked after.

We did a 20 k tour and sanna checked on us regurarly. After the tour we had a hot berry juich at the fire.

  Pre booked this excursion with our hotel Yllashumina which was a 15 minute drive from our hotel into the middle of a huge forest of high heavy snow laden trees.... read more />
Once at the farm which is very well kept, modern yet fits perfectly into its surroundings.

To start you are shown how to control the sleigh which is very simple and easy to do.

The dogs are very noisy and just want to run and run and run.......

Once kitted up, I advise you bring inner and out gloves, goggles, Balaclava or similar like a gator. If you want to video a GoPro on a head band is best as it is very cold and taking your gloves off to operate a smart phone at 30km an hour is not recommended.

There are two types of sleigh, individual and pair. The latter, one person drives while the other sits wrapped in furs.

The drive is about 20 km with a half way swop to change over driver / passenger.

The route consist of cross country, up hill and down Dale, twists rising and falling trails, with open areas across frozen lakes and swamps.

The dogs keep running on and on and on never tiring, always wanting to go faster and faster.

Once back at the husky camp you help to unleash the dogs after which they are feed and watered.

Then it’s our turn as you all enter a wood cabin with a huge log fire for mhot blueberry juice and home made snacks and learn about the dogs and their welfare which is at a very high standard.

All in all it was a great experience being close to nature and interacting with the dogs.