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Description

Mushing day is full day experiencing and learning about dogsledding at our kennel. This is a full day for you who wants to experience dogsledding like mushers do!

What to expect?

This experience is the enitre day, we start in the morning with an introduction. Starting the day with passenger drive, where your guide will drive you trought the Swedish scenery. During this tour your guide will explain everything about the dogs, what to look for and guide you in how to handle forest trails and lake trails. When returning to the kennel, you can assist the guide with taking care of the dogs. Then it will be time for a well deserved lunch in the wooden hut.

After the lunch it is time for you to take the wheel. Together with your guide, you will prepare a little sled with your own dog team (between 4 and 6 dogs). Your guide will follow on this tour with its own dog team, to help if necesarry. Depending on the conditions a snowmobile will follow as well or instead. During this tour you can drive the team yourself, use the commands you learned during the fist tour and enjoy. Half way you can switch driver with the passenger, so you both can exeperience the driving. When returning from the tour, you have some time with the dogs. Together with your guide, you take care of them and ofcourse give some well deserved cuddles.

This entire day is about 5 to 6 h including a lunch in de woodenhut, preparing the dogs and explanation. The driving is about 12km per tour.

 

Location

Piteå in Sweden
Our husky kennel is located in a village in Piteå municipality. Surrounded by forests and lakes, our home base gives us direct access to the beauty of the Swedish North right from the kennel.

Details

  • Including dogsledding passenger tour 12km
  • Including dogsledding drive your own 12km
  • Including lunch
  • With experienced guide
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Prices

Adults
From 4 650 kr

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Guides you will likely meet

Monica

Founder, Guide and Musher

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Monica

Founder, Guide and Musher

“Watching our daughters grow up in nature taught me that the best moments happen outdoors. My goal is to give every guest that same sense of wonder.”

My heart has always belonged to animals and the great outdoors. My youth was spent chasing adventure like hiking the French Alps, canoeing, snowboarding, and downhill mountain bike trails with my brothers. When I combined my education in animal care with a dog sledding internship in Swedish Lapland 14 years ago, I found my true calling. That passion quickly became my way of life.

Today, co-running Direct North with my husband (Dirk) and raising our three daughters in nature is my dream realized. Becoming a mother gave my love for the outdoors even greater depth. Seeing our children explore, discover, and grow outdoors reminds me daily of how special this connection is. My biggest drive is sharing that same magic, freedom, and authentic nature experience with everyone who joins us.

 
Dirk Co-Founder of Direct North

Dirk

Founder, Guide and Musher

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Dogsledding tour with huskies and young kids cuddling with the dogs after the tour

Dirk

Founder, Guide and Musher

Dirk Co-Founder of Direct North

“As someone in tech the Arctic outdoors give me more balance. Making me more present, moving with the seasons, and enjoying nature.”

My background is in design and website development, but since moving to Sweden, the natural world has taken a much bigger part. It’s not about escaping technology, but about finding a healthier rhythm. Outdoors is where I recharge. whether that’s learning the skills of the forest, steering a dog sled through snow, or simply being outside with our family. My wife (Monica) and I feel incredibly fortunate to raise our kids in this environment. Living here has brought us so much fulfillment. And it’s rewarding to be able to welcome guests to experience this way of life.

Additional product information

What dog breed do you have at the kennel?

We currently mainly have Alaskan Huskies. These are the ultimate endurance runners. They are not a registered purebred but are specifically bred for their incredible stamina, speed, and friendly, hardworking character. They love attention and are very affectionate.

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Can you drive your own team of dogs?

Yes, but it depends on the tour you book! At Direct North, we offer two different ways to experience the magic of dogsledding in Piteå:

  • Riding as a Passenger (Dogsledding 5km and 12km): On most of our regular tours you get to sit back and take in the stunning snowy landscapes. While you are comfortable on the sledge our experienced guides will share fascinating insights about the dogs. How the team works together and the local surroundings.
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    • Lunch: We will head back to enjoy a lovely lunch cooked over the open fire in our wooden hut.
    • Second Half: After lunch, it is your turn to step onto the runners and be a real musher!

Safety & Age Requirements

Please note that there is a minimum age requirement for the Mushing Day tour. Additionally, the safety and well-being of our guests, guides, and dogs always come first. If weather or trail conditions create an unsafe situation, our guides are obligated to adapt the program to provide a fitted, safe solution for everyone.

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Do the dogs really like pulling the sled?

They absolutely love it.  Our dogs are born and bred to run; it is in their DNA. You will see their incredible enthusiasm the moment we start harnessing them—they bark, jump, and cannot wait to get moving. The moment the brake is released, the barking stops, and they settle into a focused silence. Our dogs are beloved members of our family, and their health and happiness are our top priorities.

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Is dogsledding suitable for children?

Yes, dogsledding is a wonderful experience for children! Kids usually fall in love with the huskies instantly, and our friendly dogs absolutely love the extra attention and cuddles.

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The Perfect Tour for Little Adventurers

For families with younger children, we highly recommend our 5km Dogsledding Tour. Sitting still on a sled can get very cold, and because children lose body heat faster than adults, a shorter tour is the perfect way to experience the magic without getting uncomfortable.

Age Recommendations

Children are very welcome on our standard tours from the age of 2 and up. If you have a child younger than 2 years old but still want to experience dogsledding, please contact us directly! We will do our best to find a customized, safe solution for your family.

Weather conditions

Your family’s safety and comfort are our top priorities. If the weather conditions on the day of your tour are too rough or cold for children, we will reach out to you beforehand to find a good solution for the entire family.

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