Dog carting during the no-snow months in Alta is an entrance ticket to the feel the stop of time. It is an experience that immerses you in a culture where we live in the present, feel the now, and care for our dogs within the raw nature of Northern Norway. Like any other type of athlete, our huskies need to begin their training well before the race master yells “Ready! Set! Go!”.
As the summer landscape flourishes green during May, June, July, and August, our dogs wait for the Arctic Autumn and for temperatures to drop to 15 degrees Celsius or lower. Once this happens and the leaves of the trees turn orange and yellow, the perfect balance of beautiful scenery and training conditions awakens a new season of dryland mushing. This experience takes you along the famous salmon fishing river, Alta River, and through the winding and rugged dirt trails that our family has been training on for two generations.
See drop-down menus and photos below for more information about the package.
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Itinerary
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Prices
1.190 NOK per adult.
690 NOK per child (5 - 12 years old)
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Time & Transfers
Available: Only on request between 15/9 - 31/10
Duration: 2.5 hours
Start time: 10:00 & 13:00
If you plan to use your own transportation, we kindly request you to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. We have free parking on-site.
10:00 Experience: 09:45 pick-up / Alta tourist office
13:00 Experience: 12:45 pick-up / Alta tourist office
Price: 180 NOK per person, per way.
Transfer to/from Alta Airport: Upon request
Price: 180 NOK per person, per way.
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What should you bring?
Don’t forget that this is the Arctic and nature here is on steroids. We provide the proper clothing
you need for an experience in the rugged landscape, but we recommend that you bring the
following items with you to make your adventure even more comfortable. After all, we want you
to completely immerse in the experience without having to worry about anything else.
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Additional Information
Age restrictions:
Disclaimer:
Alaskan huskies are polar animals and weather conditions, specifically warm temperatures, create situations unsafe for them to run in. Holmen Husky, therefore, reserves the right to cancel trips if the temperatures become unsuitable for our dogs. The weather can be extreme at times in this part of the world and we reserve the right to change an itinerary or cancel a trip if the conditions appear to be unsafe.
