Mango – The Dog Who Would Never Quit You can’t talk about Kurt – that powerful, no-nonsense lead dog who opened my eyes to what sled dogs are capable of – without mentioning Mango, his son. Mango was born from a pairing between Kurt and a female named Hukka, who I bought from Jukkko Honkkapirtti.…
Kurt – The dog who showed me what power really feels like Every once in a while, you get an experience with a dog that changes your entire perspective – not just on training or driving, but on what sled dogs are truly capable of. This is one of those stories. It’s about a dog…
Meet the Bearhill Husky Sales Team – The people behind your husky tour in Rovaniemi, Finland When you send us an email, call our office, or book your husky adventure, you’re talking to the beating heart of our operations: the Bearhill Husky Sales Team. They’re the people making sure you get on the right tour,…
Project RePaw: Different paths towards retirement – Buck & TulvaIn this series of blog articles we will tell the stories of those dogs that have already found their new forever home through our Project RePaw. They may be part of a smaller hobby team, they may be living their best couch life or they may…
Wondrous Winter Fun in Rovaniemi, LaplandJoin the Bearhill Husky pack!Operating for over 20 years, Bearhill Husky is the premier provider of husky and dog sledding experiences in Rovaniemi – Santa’s hometown and the capital of Finnish Lapland. With an excellent assortment of tours for families and adults, we’re sure that you’ll find the perfect experience…
What our guests say about Bearhill HuskyAs the winter season is approaching, we wanted to share a few real moments from the trail that keep showing up in your reviews. When we start preparing sleds and harnesses in the morning, the energy in the kennel rises. They see the guests approaching the sleds, and the…
When Mother Nature Isn’t on Our Side: What Happens to Your Husky Tour? At Bearhill Husky, we’re fully committed to delivering memorable husky experiences that are safe and enjoyable for everyone: guests, guides, and, of course, our canine companions. Yet, sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate. What happens then? Here’s how we handle it, backed by…
Frequently Asked Questions Have a question that you need answered? Just click on one of the sections below to find the answer. WEATHER IN LAPLANDHow many hours of daylight in winter? The amount of daylight changes rapidly in winter. Up until Christmas the days get shorter, after that spring is on the way and…
Virtual Kennel Tour Explore Bearhill Husky from anywhere in the world! Our virtual kennel tour is interactive, informative and fun! Want to know what our kennel looks like before you arrive? Are you interested in learning more about our operations, stories and tours? Select either of the tours below to be directed to the corresponding…
Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t: The Catch-22 of Improving Dog Care In Lapland today, and increasingly across Finland, there’s a growing trend in the public discourse to question and critique the tourism industry. Some of that criticism is valid, even necessary. But when it comes to sled dog tourism, we’re seeing a…
Preparing for Winter: Training Dogs, Training People, and Building a Stronger Team As autumn paints Lapland in warm shades of gold and red, we’re reminded that winter is just around the corner and with it, the start of another exciting season at Bearhill Husky. Our dogs are already back in training, feeling the familiar pull…
Project RePaw: Tipper’s Tale of Resilience, Friendship, and Second ChancesIn this series of blog articles we will tell the stories of those dogs that have already found their new forever home through our Project RePaw. They may be part of a smaller hobby team, they may be living their best couch life or they may…