AT 65°N · EACH SEASON HAS ITS OWN PACE

Activities by season

We don't force anything. We follow what nature offers.

Seasons

The seasonal philosophy

At 65 degrees North, seasons don't blend. Snow falls and stays for five months straight, the sun fades away a little in December then never sets again in June. These extremes dictate what we can do — and what we can't.

We've chosen to follow that rhythm rather than try to flatten it. In winter we ski, because it's the obvious thing. In summer we paddle a canoe, because that's what the lake calls for. In spring and autumn, we do dog hiking, because the forest is right for it.

It's also the right rhythm for the dog : a husky suffers in summer, a small dog shivers in winter. Each season has its audience, human and canine.

❄️ Winter — Skijoring & northern lights

November → March

Winter is our main season. Snow holds for five months, from early November to late March. Temperatures swing between -5 and -25 °C, sometimes lower in December-January. Daylight is short (4 to 6 hours of useful light in mid-December) but blue and magical at the hours bordering the night.

Skijoring

It's the headline activity. You're on cross-country skis, pulled by your dog wearing a harness, connected to your hip belt by an elastic line. On a marked trail, you string kilometres together gliding.

Dog requirements : sound joints, motivation to pull, minimum size around 15 kg. Nordic breeds are built for it, but many others take to it.

Human requirements : intermediate cross-country skiing (you can glide, brake, handle a gentle descent). No need to be a competitor.

Pulka outings

For dogs that don't pull but enjoy moving, or for humans new to skiing : the dog pulls a small light sled behind it, and you follow on foot or on skis. Calmer, just as beautiful.

Northern lights

Visible from October to March whenever it's dark. No guarantee — it's solar weather. A clear sky, a cold night, a high Kp index, and you have your evening. Otherwise you watch the stars.

🌱 Spring — Transition

April → May

Spring in Lapland is short and a bit messy. The thaw starts in April, snow crumbles, the ground reappears in patches. This transition season isn't the most practical — leftover ice alternates with mud, neither skiing nor dog hiking is at its best.

What you find here : the light returning fast (days lengthen by 7-8 minutes per day), the first migratory birds, the silence of winter replaced by song. The first gentle dog hikes, on still-mixed trails.

It's the least busy season, and the one we love for the slow tipping of the landscape.

☀️ Summer — Dog hiking, canoeing & midnight sun

June → August

Summer at 65°N is, above all, the midnight sun. From mid-June, the sun doesn't set for several weeks. The first nights, sleep is strange — you adapt. Hikes under the midnight sun are among the things you remember for a long time.

Dog hiking

The boreal forest is all around, crossed by trails. You walk with your dog wearing a harness and a leash — it doesn't pull you but stays connected. We regularly see reindeer, sometimes an elk in the distance, plenty of birds.

Canoeing on the lake

We have a canoe available (summer only, ice-free). The dog boards with a flotation vest, you paddle gently, you read the landscape from the water. A swim from the boat if the water is decent (15-20 °C in July).

It's one of the activities least covered by operators in the region, and probably our favourite on a calm day.

A note

Mosquitoes are present from mid-June to mid-August, especially in the forest and at dusk. Out on the lake in the middle of the water, you forget they exist. Bug repellent recommended on top of decent covered clothing.

🍂 Autumn — Dog hiking & colours

September → October

Autumn is our contemplative season. Temperatures drop from 10 °C in early September to -5 °C in late October. The first frosts come quickly, night returns.

The boreal forests turn yellow, orange and red — the Swedes call it höstfärger, the Finns ruska. For two to three weeks, it's the peak of colour. The birches glow.

Dog hiking comes back into its own on firm trails, free of spring's mud. And the first northern lights are possible from September onwards, as soon as the night returns enough.

It's also a quieter season : fewer mosquitoes, fewer people in the forest, more silence.

Which season for your dog?

Not all dogs are equal across seasons. A few markers to help you choose :

Profile	Winter	Spring	Summer	Autumn
Nordic breed (husky, malamute…)	✅ ideal	✅	⚠ heat	✅
Shepherd / working dog	✅	✅	✅	✅
Small dog (< 10 kg)	⚠ booties + coat	✅	✅	✅
Senior dog	⚠ depending on shape	✅ gentle	⚠ heat	✅
Puppy < 1 year	❌ no skijoring	✅ gentle walks	✅ gentle walks	✅ gentle walks

If you're unsure, write to us with your dog's profile (breed, age, activity level). We'll guide you.

Join the waiting list →

For now, only winter 2026-2027 is open for booking. For other seasons, register your interest at the bottom of the home page and we'll write to you when they open.