How to choose a responsible kennel for your husky tour in Rovaniemi People often ask us: “Where can I find the most ethical husky safari in Rovaniemi?” It’s a good question. Actually, it’s probably the most important question you can ask before booking a husky tour. A husky safari is not just a ride through…
What is the best time to visit Lapland? – Discover summer under the midnight sun One of the questions we get all the time is: When is the best time to visit Lapland? The short answer: it depends. Each season in the Arctic brings its own kind of magic. In this series, we’re sharing what…
One year of “Tales from the Trails”: And now we’d like to hear from you! One year ago we published our first article on the Bearhill Husky blog. At the time, we described it as a place where stories from the trail could come to life. A place where we could share a little more…
Project RePaw: Sarma – Letting a working dog stay a working dogIn 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…
The time I got rescued by a dog team while driving a snowmobile Grooming trails the old-school way Back in the day, one of my main jobs was grooming roughly 250km of trail each week. That meant heading out with a snowmobile, dragging grooming gear behind me, and keeping everything in shape for the dogs.…
Inside our kennel building: A space designed for dogs and staff One of the biggest projects we completed in the summer of 2024 was our kennel building. It was actually one of three major projects that summer, and it has become an important part of daily life here at Bearhill. This building was designed to…
Thank you for sharing the winter with us Thank you for being part of our winter. As another season comes to an end, we just want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited us this winter. Thank you for coming out into the cold to meet our dogs,…
Project RePaw: Foxtrot – The overlooked dog with a loyal heartIn 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…
Teeth and their care – Bearhill’s approach In recent years, the condition of sled dogs’ teeth has become a point of interest for veterinary authorities — and with good reason. Sled dogs live a life primarily outdoors, eat varied diets, and work hard. While their feeding routines have improved greatly over the years, dental issues…
The day I parked a snowmobile in a tree Early Days in Kontiovaara Back when Veronika and I were just getting started with the kennel in Kontiovaara, Lieksa, we had about 250 km of trails to keep in shape. Money was tight, so when it came to equipment, we had to make do with what…