Dog sledding courses

Siberian Huskies exert a special attraction on many people. Friendly and good-natured with bipeds, but also lively and excitedly barking when waiting for the go for a sled or all-terrain-vehicle tour - Huskies are versatile!

During a ca. 2-hour programme the participants will learn the basics about driving a dog team.

This workshop is aimed at people who do not want to/cannot drive a dog team on a sled or all-terrainn-vehicle themselves (e.g. they are physically restricted.) For the tour, the participant will be seated in a specially equipped all-terrain-vehicle and an experienced guide will drive the dog team.

All our courses begin with the introduction of the dog breed and our pack. Before the tour starts, we will inform about equipment, driving techniques and safety when training with Huskies. Then we will harness the dogs and prepare the team. The tour will be driven with 10-12 strong dogs. The duration of the tour depends on the level of training and weather and will last about 20 minutes.

Following, will be a special experience: be close to our Huskies. We will enter the (naturally created) kennel with the dogs, find a spot and will allow the dogs to approach us humans. This has lead to some unexpected and close encounters! Be surprised!

Mushing course "Björksele" - details

Duration - 1 hour 45 min.

Group size - up to 2 participants, on request on certain dates also for 3 participants, no minimum number of participants (guarantee of implementation)

Dates - April to November and outside of these months in snow-free weather also at short notice on request

Activities - ca. 20 minute tour, dog team of 10 to 12 Huskies, driven by an experienced Musher

Conditions - normal and restricted mobility, wheelchair users should be able to lift themselves, or with the help of an accompanying person, onto the passenger seat / Minimum age 8 years old (if an adult is booked as a participant), from 12 years old also unaccompanied

Accompaning persons - will participate except in the tour itself. A common room with reading and film material is available. A maximum of 2 accompanying people are bookable online, additions upon request and availability.

Clothing recommondations - weatherproof outdoor clothing (rain jacket/pants if needed), trekking shoes or similar, full-fingered gloves, headgear

It is possible to buy or rent rain gear / rubber boots on site.

Equipment - we will provide participants with helmets for the tour. You can bring your own bicycle/climbing/snowboard helmets if you want.