Lapland - The Husky Trail

Drive your own team of Huskies 155 miles (250km) across the Arctic from Norway to Sweden! Finish at the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi!

Location:
Norway to Sweden

Dates:
30 March - 6 April 2013
6 - 13 April 2013
13 - 20 April 2013
20 - 27 April 2013

Distance:
Sledding 155 miles (250km) over 6 days

Event status:
Registration open

2013 Costs

Registration fee: £575
Minimum sponsorship: £3,995
Or self funding option (no minimum sponsorship): £1,799

The challenge

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 - be assured, 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.

Itinerary

Day 1

Leave UK for flight to Tromso. Transfer to Dog Sled Centre and overnight in lavvo.

Day 2

Transfer to start point. Sled to Camp 1. Distance – 19 miles (30km)

Day 3

Sled through Isdalen (Ice Valley) to Camp 2. Distance – 37 miles (60km)

Day 4

Cross the border from Norway to Sweden to reach Fish Camp. Distance – 31 miles (50km)

Day 5

Exciting day of sledding through the forest to next camp. Distance – 31 miles (50km)

Day 6

Cross the frozen lakes of Sweden. Distance – 25 miles (40km)

Day 7

Last day sledding and one final push through forests and across frozen lakes to Ice Hotel. Transfer to Tromso for celebratory dinner.

Day 8

Transfer to the airport and board our flight back to the UK.

(Itinerary correct at time of printing, but subject to change)

Includes

• return flights from London Airport to Tromso
• all transfers
• all accommodation
• all meals on the trek
• professional English speaking dog sledding guides throughout expedition
• tents
• Global Adventure Challenge Expedition Leader from the UK
• comprehensive first aid kit

Excludes

• personal airport taxes – 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 free Epilepsy Action Events T-shirt
• Free training plans provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Kit list provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Constant fundraising support and tips

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