Dog Sledding On Wheels

OVERVIEW

Sit back in a dogsled on wheels and enjoy the ride as a team of powerful huskies pulls your sled through Adventdalen, a long valley on the island of Spitsbergen. These intelligent, good-natured dogs love to run and are in their element when pulling a dog sled. During the summer, when there is no snow on the ground, the dogs train by mushing across the hard-packed dirt roads on wheeled sleds. Each dog team has been carefully chosen to ensure that the animals are similar in size and gait. If the dogs were mismatched, the ride wouldn’t be nearly as smooth. You might be surprised by the sheer power of the huskies as the team works as one, effortlessly pulling your wheeled sled. While the terrain may look austere and unforgiving, it is home to the endangered Arctic fox and supports herds of Svalbard reindeer, which forage on wild herbs, grasses and shrubs.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Relax in a dogsled on wheels while a team of huskies pulls you through a picturesque valley.
• Be amazed by the sheer power of the sled dogs and how they work together as a team.
• Look for wildlife such as Arctic foxes and herds of reindeer.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing. Wear warm, layered clothing.
• Flat, sturdy walking shoes are recommended.