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Event details
When: 29 March - 5 April 2014 / 5 - 12 April 2014 / 12 - 19 April 2014 / 19 - 26 April 2014
Where: Norway to Sweden
Distance: Sledding 155 miles (250km) over 6 days
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Registration fee: £550
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £4,225
Self funding option (no minimum sponsorship): £1,899
About the Lapland Husky Trail
Ever dreamed of driving your own team of spirited huskies across the Arctic, with civilisation left far behind? Spend six days sledding through the rolling highlands and deep forests of Lapland for an experience you will never forget. The challenge is to sled 155 miles (250km) from Norway, into Sweden through untouched nature, in order to finish at the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi!
The challenge begins in the Arctic city of Tromso, where you meet your husky companions. You then dive straight into the spirit of adventure and spend your first night in a traditional lavvo, surrounding the roaring fire.
This challenge is suitable for beginners to sledding, as full training will be given - all you need to join the challenge is a thirst for extreme adventure! This is no ordinary challenge. You will be required to erect your own tent, cook for yourself and fulfil all camping duties with the equipment provided. In addition to looking after yourself, you will also be responsible for looking after the teams of huskies - this is a true "hands on" wilderness challenge! Watching the Northern Lights and tending the dogs will give you an exact experience of living as the Laplanders do.
What's included
- Return flights from London Airport to Tromso
- All transfers
- All accommodation
- All meals on the trail
- Professional English speaking dog sledding guides throughout expedition
- Tents and essential kit items (snow boots, thermal suit, sleeping bag etc)
- Global Adventure Challenge Leader from the UK
- Comprehensive first aid kit
What's excluded
- Personal airport taxes and fuel surcharge – payable six weeks before departure
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
- Personal travel insurance – it is strongly advised that this is taken out through Global Adventure Challenges
- Celebratory meal on Day 7
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Your own kit (sleeping bag, warm clothes and so on)
How we will support you
All our participants will receive:
- A welcome pack full of fundraising tips to help you get started
- A free Epilepsy Action T-shirt
- Free training plans and kit list provided by Global Adventure Challenges
- Fundraising support and encouragement from our dedicated team
- Secure online sponsorship pages
For further information on overseas events, please contact our events team on +44 (0)113 210 8800 or by emailing events@epilepsy.org.uk
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