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Tales from the trails

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Betty and Luppis enjoying recreational mushing

Project RePaw: How rehoming Luppis created my ‘why’

Why Sled Dogs Wear Jackets

Why Sled Dogs Wear Jackets

An Alaskan husky with slightly frozen fur looks directly into the camera

The day 100% of my guests ended up in hospital (and I beat the insurance company)

Mikki and Esa in training

Project RePaw: Mikki’s journey from sleds to an office dog

Lumi

The time Lumi found the lunch spot without a single cue

Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year from Bearhill Husky

Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year from Bearhill Husky

Mango - pictured on the right hand side

Mango – The dog who would never quit

Kurt - The dog who showed me what power really feels like

Kurt – The dog who showed me what power really feels like

Rachel and her two Alaskan Huskies Bobby and Quint

Project RePaw: Bobby – When dreams come true

Meet the Bearhill Husky Sales Team – The People Behind Your Husky Tour in Rovaniemi, Finland

Meet the Bearhill Husky Sales Team – The people behind your husky tour in Rovaniemi, Finland

Project RePaw: Different paths towards retirement - Buck & Tulva

Project RePaw: Different paths towards retirement – Buck & Tulva

Two Alaskan Huskies howling in front of a snowy landscape

What our guests say about Bearhill Husky

A Magical Dash Through Winter Wonderland: Santa’s Husky Rides at Santa Claus Village

A magical dash through Winter Wonderland: Santa’s Husky Rides at Santa Claus Village

Two guests enjoying a husky tour on a frozen lake

Embracing the cold: How to dress smart and know when to just feel it

When Mother Nature Isn’t on Our Side: What Happens to Your Husky Tour?

When mother nature isn’t on our side: What happens to your husky tour?

What is the best time to visit Lapland? - Winter Magic in Rovaniemi

What is the best time to visit Lapland? – Winter Magic in Rovaniemi

The Haunted Kennel: How We Moved Into Lieksa’s Darkest Secret

The Haunted Kennel: How We Moved Into Lieksa’s Darkest Secret

Project RePaw: How Bearhill Huskies Became Part of My Family – Mikko Kääriäinen’s Story

Project RePaw: How Bearhill Huskies Became Part of My Family – Mikko Kääriäinen’s Story

Lumi and Kurru

The day Lumi fell in the ditch and tried to get herself out

Lumi

Lumi: The Lead Dog with the Infallible Memory

Sled Dog Endurance Training: Gradual Progress and Recovery for Peak Winter Fitness

Sled Dog Endurance Training: Gradual Progress and Recovery for Peak Winter Fitness

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t: The Catch-22 of Improving Dog Care

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t: The Catch-22 of Improving Dog Care

Preparing for Winter: Training Dogs, Training People, and Building a Stronger Team

Preparing for Winter: Training Dogs, Training People, and Building a Stronger Team

Project RePaw: Tipper’s Tale of Resilience, Friendship, and Second Chances

Project RePaw: Tipper’s Tale of Resilience, Friendship, and Second Chances

Staying Connected: Why Sled Dog Symposiums Matter to Bearhill Husky

Staying Connected: Why Sled Dog Symposiums Matter to Bearhill Husky

Bearhill Husky Annual Open Day - 6th September 2025

Bearhill Husky Annual Open Day – 6th September 2025

What is the best time to visit Lapland? - Autumn

What is the best time to visit Lapland? – Autumn in Rovaniemi

Polarised Sled Dog Training: Building Strength and Endurance at Bearhill

Polarised Sled Dog Training: Building Strength and Endurance at Bearhill

Project RePaw: From Sled to Sofa - Boson’s New Chapter Begins

Project RePaw: From Sled to Sofa – Boson’s New Chapter Begins

Project RePaw: Giving Our Dogs the Retirement They Deserve

Project RePaw: Giving Our Dogs the Retirement They Deserve

Guardians of the Land: Our Ongoing Commitment to the Waterways and Forests of Bearhill

Guardians of the Land: Our Ongoing Commitment to the Waterways and Forests of Bearhill

Experience Bearhill Husky for Yourself: Direct Flights to Rovaniemi for Winter 2025-2026

Experience Bearhill Husky for Yourself: Direct Flights to Rovaniemi for Winter 2025-2026

Why We’re a No-Kill Kennel: Bearhill’s Approach to Euthanasia and End-of-Life Care

Why We’re a No-Kill Kennel: Bearhill’s Approach to Euthanasia and End-of-Life Care

The Painted Puppies: Why We Mark Our Pups with Nail Polish

The Painted Puppies: Why We Mark Our Pups with Nail Polish

Appetite First: Building Eager Eaters in Our Puppies

Appetite First: Building Eager Eaters in Our Puppies

Why We Walk the Puppies: Building the Foundation for a Sled Dog’s Life

Why We Walk the Puppies: Building the Foundation for a Sled Dog’s Life

Why are we called Bearhill Husky?

Why are we called Bearhill Husky?

Why the Dog Walker is One of the Best Tools in Our Kennel

Why the Dog Walker is One of the Best Tools in Our Kennel

Are They Huskies? Understanding the Alaskan Husky

Are They Huskies? Understanding the Alaskan Husky

Understanding the Yearly Veterinary Inspection Report: What it is and what it isn't

Understanding the Yearly Veterinary Inspection Report: What it is and what it isn’t

Self-Drive vs. Sit-Back-and-Relax: What’s the Difference in Our Dog Sled Tours?

Self-Drive vs. Sit-Back-and-Relax: What’s the Difference in Our Dog Sled Tours?

Sled Dogs and Finland: A Little-Known Legacy of Grit and Connection

Sled Dogs and Finland: A Little-Known Legacy of Grit and Connection

How We Ended Up Here: The Road to Bearhill, Rovaniemi

How We Ended Up Here: The Road to Bearhill, Rovaniemi

What Happens at a Dog Kennel in May?

What Happens at a Dog Kennel in May?

Keeping Bearhill Authentic - The Evolution of a Shared Passion

Keeping Bearhill Authentic: The Evolution of a Shared Passion

Welcome to the Bearhill blog

Welcome to the Bearhill Blog