FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Winters and snow conditions have become more unstable in recent years. It is difficult to predict a challenge in advance and we depend on safe conditions when we travel to the mountains. We tend to have good winter conditions from approx. mid-January, but this obviously varies. If we can not complete the trip due to. weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date, and alternatively the offer on the original day or your money back.

• Our dog sleds are self-built to withstand the varying terrain we have in the mountains in southern Norway. They are not intended for people to sit in them and for safety reasons we can not allow guests to sit in the dog sled (rollover of the sled can occur). The usual is 1-2 people stand behind and steer the sled.
• Guests with special needs (eg wheelchair users) can sit in the sled where this has been agreed in advance. Then we will use a different type of dog sled and only one of our guides can drive the sled due to safety reasons.

The number of dogs in front of the sled varies according to snow and weather conditions and length of trip. Normally we use 5-6 dogs in a team.

We can have a maximum of 5 dog teams on a trip to the mountains, where 1-2 people drive and dog teams we can have a group of 10 people at the same time.

Our first priority is safety and our guides have annual first aid training in addition to several years of experience in traveling in the mountains and are locally known. We use GPS with sos function, walkie talkie and have first aid equipment including mountain cloth. We never take a trip if weather or snow conditions pose a danger. Snowmobiles are used as back-up on trips to the mountains, where we can react quickly if help is needed.

We spend several hours a day with our dogs to ensure the quality that we have safe and social dogs. Read more about our dogs here.

Read more https://www.sirdalhuskyfarm.no/terms-conditions/

Our dogs follow groomed trails. On an expedition trip without a snowmobile back-up, we control the dogs with simple commands such as “right”, “left”, “forward”, “stand”, etc. Otherwise, all the dogs react to their own name and generally praise and positive feedback.

Please read our booking terms here which also handles cancellation policy.

Yes, in general you are welcome to bring your own dog. To ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for all guests, dogs, and our team, please note the following:

• Behavior & social compatibility: Your dog should be well-socialized, friendly, and comfortable around other dogs and people.
• Health: All dogs must be healthy, vaccinated, and free from contagious diseases.
• No direct contact: Please note that your dog must not have direct contact with our dogs to prevent the risk of infections.
• Distance & visibility: Your dog should not stay within direct sight of our dogs, as they are very territorial. Otherwise, this may cause loud barking across the farm.
• Accommodation: When staying overnight in cabins, your dog must either be used to a transport crate or be calm and comfortable sleeping inside the cabin.
• Liability: Any damages caused by your dog must be covered by the dog owner.
• Limited capacity: We have only one cabin available where dogs are allowed.

Please inform us in advance if you plan to bring your dog so we can check availability.

Bookings for our winter season usually open in autumn (September/October). The exact launch will be announced on our social media channels, so make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated.

Bookings for the summer season are typically released later, usually during February or March of the same year.

Our Tee-Pee cabins offer 5 sleeping places per cabin:

• Ground floor: Two beds
• First floor: A mattress dormitory with up to three mattresses

The two beds on the ground floor are provided with full bedding, including sheets, duvet, and pillow.

For the sleeping places in the mattress dormitory, guests are required to bring their own bedding (sheets, duvet, and pillow) or alternatively a sleeping bag.

Please note:

• The cabins do not have a private toilet or bathroom. Toilets and showers are located in a shared sanitary building approximately 100 meters away.
• There are no cooking facilities inside the cabins. Guests can use a shared kitchen in the common area.