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CASTELLO'S TASTE OF DOG SLEDDING
Øytjernsætervegen 212, 2880 Nord-Torpa
English, Norwegian
Want to try out what it's like to be a dog walker?
Here we have dog sledding of different lengths in the beautiful Synnfjellet, Innlandet in Norway! Our happy huskies are only one hour from Lillehammer, and about three hours from Oslo. They are ready to take you on an adventure you will never forget. You get to handle your own doggie bucket. Maybe dog sledding is on your bucketlist? Dog sledding for young children then this trip is great! Perfect gift idea for adventurers!
Since we are a small family business, our vision is different and in practice cannot offer anything big. This will then often attract small groups. We can accommodate up to 5 adults on this tour. If you are a larger group, you must share the tour, where you alternate between enjoying the campfire and dog sledding. If this is not for you. Then you will probably need to book a tour with a larger experience agency. We also only take one booking per trip. That is, if there is only one person in the order. Only one will join us. if there are two. Two will join us, if there are four or five. You get the picture! This makes it easier for me to focus on the skills and level of the group and introverts dry maybe asking questions when they are in a group they know. In addition, it will be less stressful for the dogs.
We stay together all the time on our journey. You get to participate in most of the work that needs to be done before and after the trip. For in my eyes, life is not served on a platter. And people understand more of everything that needs to be done for a dog handler if they get to experience all aspects of being a dog handler.
If you wish one can stay behind after the trip and cuddle with the dogs, we have a couple of retired sled dogs and puppies at the kennel that deserve attention. Hot drinks and homemade biscuits are served. We can and do fire up the bonfire pan.
Currently we don't have much to offer for clothing, so make sure you read tips for dressing for our dog walking tours. It is better to bring a little extra in the sleigh, than to freeze because you underestimate the weather and temperature.
What is included
We like to compare ourselves to a hotel. In a hotel, everything is served on a platter. This is what you will get on most dog walking experiences. While we are more like a campground where everyone takes part to have an amazing experience.
Join the watering of the dogs at start time.
After watering we have training on how to handle a sled and harness on dogs.
We harness the dogs and get them into their places in their pails.
We head out on a memorable trip.
Back in the doghouse, we praise the dogs and thank them for the trip before helping them back to their doghouses and taking off their harnesses.
Once this is done, people can choose for themselves. You may think the experience is good enough and travel. Or you can stay longer having a chat around the campfire, drinking hot drinks and eating homemade biscuits.
Practical information
TIPS FOR DRESSING!
As we say here in Norway: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.”
Here are some tips and recommendations on winter clothes to keep you warm on your trips:
1. Inner layer: should be something that breathes, I recommend wool. Do not use cotton!
2. Thicker layers: I recommend wool, but you can also use fleece.
3. Last layer: windproof jacket and trousers, sometimes waterproof too, in a gentle state, but remember that it must be breathable material. Recommend a good cap where it goes in front of the face. This gives you the best protection for your face
4. A thicker jacket is fine to bring along as you can adjust by taking the jacket on and off. Here I wear a down jacket but a quilted winter jacket or parkas is and fine. This is especially wise for the long hikes, peak walks, snow mountain, overnight trips. A good hood that goes in front of the face is and something to think about as hoods (especially with fur trim) stop wind cooling the face. (I have a pair of parkas I can borrow!)
5. Woolen socks, maybe even two, if the shoes allow. If it is too tight, it will have the opposite effect. Important with the possibility of movement of the legs otherwise they will be cold.
6. Good winter boots that are tight and not too tight!
7. Good warm and windproof hat and mittens. Do not wear gloves! I recommend wearing thin wool gloves to use inside the mittens or keep it in your pockets, for use when handling the dogs.
8. Wool neck/neck to cover the anskite for weather and wind.
9. Snow goggles, not a must, but I recommend if it is very windy and snowy at the same time.
Next available events
Nov 1 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
CASTELLO'S TASTE OF DOG SLEDDINGØytjernsætervegen 212, Nord-TorpaNov 1 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
CASTELLO'S TASTE OF DOG SLEDDINGØytjernsætervegen 212, Nord-TorpaNov 2 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
CASTELLO'S TASTE OF DOG SLEDDINGØytjernsætervegen 212, Nord-TorpaNov 2 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
CASTELLO'S TASTE OF DOG SLEDDINGØytjernsætervegen 212, Nord-TorpaNov 3 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
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About Team Lewis
Fjellpoter tilbyr uforglemmelige opplevelser i naturen, inkludert hundefotografering, hundekjøring, kennelbesøk og fjellturer med hund. Vårt mål er å skape minner som varer livet ut, enten det er gjennom å fange hundens eventyrlige ånd i bilder eller å gi deg en unik opplevelse med våre huskier i vakre Synnfjellet.