Speed, Dogs, and a Stunning Scenery: A Taste of Dog Sledding
Text by Yati
People of Tromsø were lucky to have a chance for a free dog sledding experience. On 17 April, Tromsø Villmarkssenter did an open day, starting with a free bus ride from the city center to their facility. The event included a short dog sled ride, cuddling dogs and puppies, free use of the lavvos (Sami tents) with open fire inside, and also outdoor bonfire where people can grill their own food. Utropia had a chance to speak with one of the staff, Sylvi, who explained everything about the dogs and the facility eloquently.
The panoramic bus ride
It was a chilly morning in the city center and the sky was a little bit cloudy but it was still a nice weather. The streets were almost empty but dozens of people had been waiting in the Tromsø Prostneset bus stop. Exactly at 9 …show more content…
After the ride, the participants helped themselves with either their own food or the food from the facility. The center had a café and an open stall that sells cakes, hotdogs, bidos (reindeer stew), and hot drinks. The guests were free to shelter inside all of the lavvos, which were equipped with reindeer-skin-lined benches and an open fire with table and sitting logs surrounding it. Some of the guests grilled their own food while warming up themselves and enjoying their conversations. It was a splendid way to end the adventure of the day.
Why the slim Alaskan husky?
Some people might notice that the dogs in the facility are slimmer than the usual Siberian huskies or Alaskan malamutes. But do not worry, they are not underfed, because they are Alaskan huskies. An Alaskan husky is a crossbreed of a Siberian husky, an Alaskan malamute, and a greyhound. Therefore, it has the winter endurance of a husky, strength of a malamute and speed of a greyhound. In addition, it needs the size and shape of a greyhound to achieve the speed required.
The team and their
Text by Yati
People of Tromsø were lucky to have a chance for a free dog sledding experience. On 17 April, Tromsø Villmarkssenter did an open day, starting with a free bus ride from the city center to their facility. The event included a short dog sled ride, cuddling dogs and puppies, free use of the lavvos (Sami tents) with open fire inside, and also outdoor bonfire where people can grill their own food. Utropia had a chance to speak with one of the staff, Sylvi, who explained everything about the dogs and the facility eloquently.
The panoramic bus ride
It was a chilly morning in the city center and the sky was a little bit cloudy but it was still a nice weather. The streets were almost empty but dozens of people had been waiting in the Tromsø Prostneset bus stop. Exactly at 9 …show more content…
After the ride, the participants helped themselves with either their own food or the food from the facility. The center had a café and an open stall that sells cakes, hotdogs, bidos (reindeer stew), and hot drinks. The guests were free to shelter inside all of the lavvos, which were equipped with reindeer-skin-lined benches and an open fire with table and sitting logs surrounding it. Some of the guests grilled their own food while warming up themselves and enjoying their conversations. It was a splendid way to end the adventure of the day.
Why the slim Alaskan husky?
Some people might notice that the dogs in the facility are slimmer than the usual Siberian huskies or Alaskan malamutes. But do not worry, they are not underfed, because they are Alaskan huskies. An Alaskan husky is a crossbreed of a Siberian husky, an Alaskan malamute, and a greyhound. Therefore, it has the winter endurance of a husky, strength of a malamute and speed of a greyhound. In addition, it needs the size and shape of a greyhound to achieve the speed required.
The team and their