Dog Sledding Packing List

* IMPORTANT * Keep in mind when packing: travelling with the dogs, try to be as light as possible! Prefer a duffel bag to a suitcase (not useful in the mountains). Only outdoor clothing, no city clothes. If you like, bring a small speciality from your region to share with the group. It's always a nice way to get to know each other.

Temperatures during the expedition typically range between -5°C and -30°C, depending on the season and weather conditions.

Head

• A warm beanie or a hood / balaclava
• A scarf or a Buff
• Ski goggles (windy days)
• Sunglasses (category 4 with UV filter) and a cap for the sun (February to October)

Body

• Wind-proof jacket, Goretex type
• Thermal underwear, 1st and 2nd layers, in wool!
• 2 or 3 shirts or thin sweaters
• A very thick sweater, wool or fleece
• A windstopper / windproof jacket
• A big down jacket (or lined anorak) with a large hood
• Spare underwear

Legs

• 2 long pants / ski underwear, a thin & a thick one
• A sports / hiking trousers, elastic and breathable fabric
• Ski-pants (windproof over-trousers)

Feet

• A pair of ski socks, plus 4 extra pairs of different thickness
• A pair of insulated winter boots with thick soles, with room for 2 pairs of thick socks.
• A pair of Crocs (for the huts)

Hands

• Working-gloves or gardening gloves to handle and feed the dogs (they can be dirty)
• Windproof thick mittens (eventually in down)
• Several sets of hand-warmers

Technical equipment

• Duffel bag (no suitcase or backpack)
• Your own sleeping bag (used inside our expedition sleeping bag if renting one) or a sleeping bag suitable for winter conditions.
• A sleeping mat, 60cm wide
• Toiletries (towel, small soap, toothpaste & toothbrush), a pack of wet wipes
• A headlamp with lithium or alkaline batteries (better at low temperatures), and a set of extra batteries
• A thermos bottle (1L minimum), no camel bag
• A pocket knife with protection for the blade
• Matches, lighter
• Energy bars
• A mini-individual pharmacy with sunscreen (from march - SPF 20 minimum), lip balm, paracetamol, ear plugs, spare prescription glasses & contact lenses, personal medicine
• A waterproof pouch for ID / passport, insurance, money
• Photo equipment & spare batteries (lithium for low temperatures)
• Power bank to charge your electronic devices

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Professional Arctic Equipment Rental

A complete equipment package is available for guests who are not already equipped for Arctic winter conditions. Individual items may also be rented separately.

For guests who are not already fully equipped for true Arctic conditions, we offer on-site rental of professional Arctic expedition equipment. Each item is carefully selected and tested in our winter environment to ensure comfort, warmth, and reliability throughout the expedition.

Because we spend many hours standing on the sled in very low temperatures, properly insulated boots make a significant difference in overall comfort — standard winter footwear is often not sufficient for extended time outdoors.

(All items are optional and can be rented individually depending on your personal equipment.)

Available equipment

• ‍Insulated thermal sleeping mat — €30 / week
• Expedition duffel bag (North Face type) — €35 / week
• Expedition down mittens — €35 / week
• Insulated thermo ski pants — €50 / week
  Complementary to your personal base layers.‍
• Long expedition parka with large hood — €50 / week
  Complementary to your personal windproof jacket.‍
• Winter expedition sleeping bag — €50 / week
  Complementary to your personal sleeping bag.‍
• Lined Torvi expedition boots (-30 °C) — €50 / week