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Skimate news: updates from the camp, the lives of our dogs, expeditions across Swedish Lapland.
Kungsleden - June 2026
Published on 19 June 2026
A short walk on the Kungsleden in June 2026. The 37 km walk took place over 2 days starting from Nikkaluokta in the direction of Kebnekaise.
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Kristell's Recipes!
Published on 14 June 2026
Skimate is becoming a multinational and venturing into cooking! Kristell was looking for a way to preserve her cooking recipes — here it is! A small clever application to cook…
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The Genesis (3)
Published on 7 June 2026
Final video in the "Genesis" series — a few snapshots from our walk in Jotunheimen park. Jotunheimen National Park is a Norwegian nature reserve established in 1980, located in…
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The genesis (2)
Published on 5 June 2026
We spent a few days around Hodalen in Norway. A beautiful region where a famous dog-sledding race takes place. The Femundlopet, in which many French mushers participate.…
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Ski-joering in Swedish Lapland — The Skimate Guide
Published on 1 June 2026
By Kristell · Skimate · June 2026*
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Canicross hiking in Swedish Lapland — The Skimate guide
Published on 31 May 2026
There is something we try to pass on to every guest who leaves here: what we do in canicross hiking is less an activity than a way of being together. With your dog, with the…
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The Genesis
Published on 31 May 2026
The genesis of the SKIMATE project is told in the "History" page (https://www.skimate.eu/en/history).
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January, from above.
Published on 31 May 2026
We take off, we fly over, we come back. 3 minutes to see where we live, at 65°N in Swedish Lapland.
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Beautiful Ophir
Published on 31 May 2026
We told you about Ophir a few weeks ago, the lovely Alaskan husky that Gilles completely fell for two years ago. Well, the news came through on Friday — Ophir is expecting…
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We're looking forward to the new winter season!
Published on 30 May 2026
Winter. A time of stillness in our landscape here. Calm and fullness. Our base camp, on the lakeshore, is the starting point for endless walks. The frozen lake offers real…
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The Sauna
Published on 28 May 2026
Our Sauna or "Bastu" in Swedish has just been improved! We can now heat water in the tank located above the hearth so you can wash after a good regenerative sweat :-). Be careful,…
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The toilets are ready!
Published on 25 May 2026
As you may have noticed, at SKIMATE, we have chosen a simple but warm welcome. As spring comes to an end, we continue with installations, improvements, and finishing touches at…
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A new member of the crew
Published on 21 May 2026
Officially, at Skimate, we have five dogs and two humans. Since Tuesday evening, we also have a canoe. Red.
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May by the lake — the in-between season
Published on 18 May 2026
Just weeks ago, the lake was locked in ice. And then everything happened fast, like it always does here. One night the wind turned, the next morning we heard the first cracks, and…
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A new platform for our kennels
Published on 8 May 2026
Our furry friends' kennels will soon be installed on a brand new wooden platform. No more moisture and mud!
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Opening, opening, opening!
Published on 2 May 2026
After months of reflection, of hesitation — here we are. Skimate.eu is live! It started in 2020. Our story tells you the genesis of the project!
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January 2026 - An ordinary Sunday in Swedish Lapland
Published on 1 May 2026
Happiness. Time forgotten. Small dogs exploring their world.
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January 2026 - just another Saturday in Swedish Lapland.
Published on 1 May 2026
A sled ride with our slow dogs... the little ones running free and a beautiful moment. The stopwatch is not invited.
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The sky is unleashed ...
Published on 1 May 2026
A few photos of the sky that delights us with its colours
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A surprise in the making
Published on 27 April 2026
We had been thinking for some time about growing our pack by adopting adolescent dogs. But Summa's sudden death changed everything. We all need time to accept her departure. So we…
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Il a neigé. Le 25 Avril. Cool!
Published on 26 April 2026
Le printemps s'installe. Mais pas trop vite!
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