Dog Sledding on Svalbard
Places to go Dog Sledding in The Arctic
Alex says
The sound of dogs howling is so evocative and to experience the power of a pack as they pull you effortlessly across a frozen landscape ensures the memory will live with you for life. Wrap up warm though and take a buff, you'll need it!
Alex Mudd Polar Specialist
Husky Sledding: FAQs
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Do you need any previous experience to go dog sledding?
The short answer is no. Technically it's not challenging and you quickly get the hang of it
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How fit do you need to be?
Standing on the runners at the back isn’t physically demanding, it’s only if the snow is soft and therefore tougher for the dogs to pull the sled that you may need to get off and either run alongside or help the dogs. Most reasonably fit people would be more than capable of driving their own team, however it's well worth getting in touch so we can match you to the right level of adventure.
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Where can you go dog sledding in The Arctic?
The driving of dogs is prevalent throughout The Arctic and has been the favoured modus operandii for The Arctic’s native inhabitants for centuries. Svalbard, East Greenland and the Canadian Arctic offer some of the more adventurous, off-piste multi-day dog sledding.
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What’s the best time of year for dog sledding?
March - May during The Arctic spring when the snow and ice are still crisp and the hours of daylight lengthening.
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Does it require any specialist equipment?
Not especially as most operators provide all of the equipment, including the dogs and clothing.
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How many dogs typically make up a dog team?
Often it can be 6 dogs in three pairs in a line, however the ‘fan’ arrangement prefered in Greenland allows for more dogs.
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Is it possible to carry a passenger in the sled?
Depending on the design of the sled it can be, however the passive passenger risk getting a lot colder than the ‘driver’ of the sled. The ideal combination is to take turns to drive.
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