The challenge of a lifetime, for the charity of your choice... sled through rolling highlands and deep forests from norway to sweden 01244 676 454 globaladventurechallenges.com Key Info challenge highlights Duration: 8 days • Lead your own team of huskies across the Arctic • Learn how to dog sled in a long distance expedition Distance: 270km approx. • Sleep in secluded timber cabins • A chance to see the incredible Northern Lights! Challenge Grade: Tough 2 Location: Norway and Sweden the challenge Our challenge is to spend five days sledding through the rolling highlands and deep forests of Lapland! We’ll cover approximately 270km as we journey from Norway to Sweden passing through wild and untouched nature on our way to the orginal and world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi. Full training is given so the only requirement to take part in this challenge is a thirst for extreme adventure! We’ll experience the daily life of the Sami people as we tend to our dogs and watch the Northern Lights (if we’re lucky!)... A truly unforgettable experience awaits us! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Arrive Tromsø We depart the UK for our After an early breakfast in the Following breakfast and after After our morning duties of flight to Tromsø, Norway. Sami tent (lavvu) we load our harnessing our dogs and making breakfast, harnessing Upon arrival, we are dogs, sleds and equipment breaking camp we set off and our dogs and breaking camp, welcomed by our local guides into trailers and then board head further along the we push on with our dog and then transfer to the Dog our bus for a scenic 2 hour Swedish side of the border. sledding challenge. Today, we Sled Centre where we will drive to Signal Valley which We start with a steep uphill head deep into the mountains meet lots of high-spirited is the starting point for our climb and ascend 800m to of Sweden - home of the Sami Huskies - our companions for Arctic adventure. Our goal enjoy the incredible views. people. We may even see the the next 6 days. The guides for today is to reach the We maintain this altitude for occasional reindeer on the will then give a briefing and Tri-Nations Border (between the morning and then later long push to our next camp at go through the specialist Norway, Sweden and in the afternoon there will be Rostojavri, which is known equipment and also show us Finland) sledding through some deep descents (try your locally as the Fish Camp. Here, how to drive the dogs and set the mountains and forest best to keep your balance!) as we will be treated to an up camp. We will then take a with our faithful companions. we drive down to Keinovopio. overnight stay in a log cabin! short trip of about 10-15km Tonight we sleep in our tents We will then set up camp to practice our new dog- under the stars after enjoying before our evening meal and Sledding distance – sledding and camp building our evening meal at camp. then we can relax for the approx. 45km / 5 hours skills before enjoying our evening. evening meal and spending Sledding distance – the night in a traditional approx. 30km / 4 hours Sledding distance – lavvu. approx. 55km / 5.5 hours Sledding distance – approx. 10km lead your own team of huskies across the arctic from norway to sweden in this hands-on adventure! Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Depart Tromsø After breaking camp we set off Today is the longest day After a big breakfast at the Ice Following breakfast at our for yet another very exciting of the challenge. We sled Hotel, and feeding our trusted hotel, we have some free time day. We head back down the through more dramatic forest companions for the last time, to look around Tromsø before mountains to the tree-line and and then down onto the we take a 5 hour transfer transfering to the airport. into the depths of the Swedish lakes and rivers that guide back to Tromsø, stopping Here we will wave goodbye forest. This is one of the us to the famous Ice Hotel along the way for a scenic to our guides and then board longer days on the sled and in Jukkasjärvi. Upon arrival lunch break. We will arrive in our flight to return back to we mostly follow snow mobile extra guides will meet us Tromsø late afternoon with the UK after our exciting tracks, which are challenging to give us a night off from our time enough to say goodbye Lapland challenge. and bumpy but guarantee so dog duties and we will to our dogs before heading much fun as they twist and then be given a tour of the to our hotel where we will (Please note, this is a complex turn through the forest. This mystical Ice Hotel before stay tonight. After a rest and a itinerary and is subject to change.) is our opportunity to put our being shown to our cabins freshen up we can then enjoy expert mushing skills to the where we will stay tonight. the evening celebrating our test. Upon arrival in camp, We can then relax and enjoy achievements and exploring we feed our dogs and erect our celebratory meal in Tromsø itself before returning our tents, before sharing our the Ice Hotel restaurant to our hotel for the night. experiences around the camp before spending the rest fire. of the evening sharing our stories and experience at the Sledding distance – Ice Bar. approx. 55km / 5.5 hours Sledding distance – approx. 75km / 7.5 hours did you know? ancestors of the sami people believed that the northern lights (guovssahasat) came from the souls of the dead and should be treated with respect. your questions answered... Is this trip for me? Do I have to carry my own luggage? Can I stay in Norway after the ABSOLUTELY! This challenge is suitable for all No. Your kit whilst on trail will be kept in your challenge? ages with the correct training. The minimum sled and any other items can be left at the Dog All extensions are strictly limited, subject to age for this challenge is 18 years old (14-17 year Sled Centre ready for your return to Tromsø. You availability and are given on a first-come, olds must be accompanied by a parent or legal will need to bring a waterproof bag to take items first-served basis. You will need to complete an guardian). The one thing everyone will have in on trail with you. extension request form, available from Global common is a great sense of adventure and a Adventure Challenges by emailing desire to help a charity. Whether you are taking Do I need specialist kit? [email protected]. part as an individual or as a team with friends, We will supply you with a kit list of what to take There is a minimum £60 + VAT charge for team spirit will be flying high on the challenge. once you register for the challenge. As you can having your return airline ticket extended. appreciate, the kit required for this expedition Please note, the final decision always rests with How fit do I need to be? needs to be quite comprehensive due to the the airline. This challenge has been graded as Tough environment, therefore you will be provided (2) on our challenge grading scheme and is with much of the required kit including a parka, What support is there on the designed to push your boundaries - however it is insulated bib trousers, a pair of snow boots and a achievable by most people as long as you fitness challenge? sleeping bag suitable to withstand temperatures There will be a strong support team with a train beforehand. Remember, you are going of lower than -20°C. Further details will be sent professional Global Adventure Challenges to be on your feet for the majority of the day, when you register for the challenge. If you do Leader from the UK, as well as local dog sledding as well as taking care of campsite duties. (You have any queries regarding the kit needed for guides. Comprehensive medical kits will be taken. will participate in all aspects of the challenge, this challenge, please don’t hesitate to contact Mobile telephones/radios will be used to ensure including feeding, bedding and preparing our team on 01244 676 454. your safety and security at all times. the dogs, putting up and taking down tents, making hot drinks and generally helping around Food Matters... camp). Dog sledding can be arduous so good What happens if I get tired? Due to the extreme conditions of the Arctic, all There will be regular rest stops for drinks and cardiovascular fitness is recommended. Training food is cooked using boiled water. Each tent (two snacks. A guide will be bringing up the rear of the tips can be found on our website to point you mushers per tent) will be issued with a food box group ensuring no-one is left behind – remember in the right direction, and why not join one of for the expedition – this will contain though, this is not a race! our challenge training weekends - it’s a great items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinners opportunity for you to meet our team and your are typically ‘Dry Tech’ (just add boiling water) fellow participants! How do I go about raising the foods which are tasty and very nutritional. You sponsorship? and your tenting partner will be required to Our policy is to encourage and support as many Once you have signed up you will receive a cook for yourselves upon arrival at each camp.