Embracing the Cold: How to Dress Smart and Know When to Just Feel It There’s a saying up here in the north: there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing. While that’s mostly true, anyone who’s stood on a frozen lake in a stiff wind knows there’s also a point where even the best gear can only…
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…
What is the best time to visit Lapland? – Winter Magic in Rovaniemi One of the questions we hear most often is: When is the best time to visit Lapland? And the truth is… it depends. Every season in the Arctic brings its own kind of magic. In this blog series, we’re exploring each season…
The Haunted Kennel: How We Moved Into Lieksa’s Darkest Secret Halloween is a time for ghost stories, haunted houses, and whispered legends told in the dark. Usually, we enjoy those tales around a campfire, safe in the knowledge they’re just stories. But once upon a time, when we moved to Lieksa, we discovered that our…
Project RePaw: How Bearhill Huskies Became Part of My Family – Mikko Kääriäinen’s StoryIn 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…
The day Lumi fell in the ditch and tried to get herself out I’ve told one story about Lumi already – the clever little white dog with the uncanny memory and incredible trail sense. But today, I want to share one of the most emotional moments I’ve ever had with her. It’s a story about…
Lumi: The Lead Dog with the Infallible Memory Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many incredible sled dogs, each with their own personalities, quirks, and talents. But today, I want to tell you about one who still stands out among the rest: Lumi. Lumi wasn’t just any dog. She was a…
Sled Dog Endurance Training: Gradual Progress and Recovery for Peak Winter FitnessAs autumn temperatures drop, Bearhill shifts from early-season intervals to longer, sustained pulling sessions. This blog explains the “three steps forward, one step back” training principle, why recovery is critical for sled dogs, and how gradual progression ensures teams are fit, fresh, and eager…
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…