When to Come
From a dog's perspective there are four distinct seasons - and the mushing experience in December is very different to April.
There is plenty to do at our farm year-round, but from a dog's perspective there are four distinct seasons: 1) the Mushing Season, c. November to end April, 2) the Spring Training Season, 3) the Summer Season and 4) the Autumn Training Season. Locals count 8 distinct arctic seasons, which is fairly accurate. Each brings its own challenges and rewards.
- Mushing Season: c. November to end April
- Sledding can start as early as October
- Full short-safari route range open by mid-December
- Longer multiday safari routes open from early January
- Locals count 8 distinct arctic seasons
Early Mushing Season
We might be sledding as early as October or as late as end November. The first route to open each season is a 5km loop close to the farm. By mid-December at latest the full range of short-safari routes is open, and in early January the longer Multiday Safari routes follow. We call weeks 2-5 'Early Winter Trail Blazing', a time of challenging arctic conditions, little light and unconsolidated trails.
Mid-Winter Mushing Season
Weeks 6-9 are the 'Frosty Depths of the Arctic Winter'. Early February can still deliver the picture-perfect arctic of snow-laden trees, but conditions are harder to predict, from intense cold to fairly easy mushing. At least one week in February tends to be very cold, and at least one brings the last huge dump of snow.
Spring Mushing Season
By week 10 the Spring Mushing Season begins, a fun time to mush. The snow crystallises, other users consolidate the trails and everything gets a little easier, giving guides, dogs and customers a real chance to enjoy each other at the end of their days.
AutumnAutumn is the Arctic's training season - glorious ruska colours, no mosquitos, and intensive dog training on quads and sleighs.
EventsA season-by-season calendar of Enontekiö's festivals, races and traditional Sami events - from reindeer racing to ski marathons and Christmas markets.
SpringSpring means playtime in the Arctic - longer days, warmer temperatures and open trails, ideal for relaxed multiday safaris and families.
SummerLong midnight-sun days, farm visits and summer adventure - plus the high fells, hiking trails and reindeer culture of Enontekiö.
WinterFrom the polar night and fairy-tale snow of early winter to the long bright days of spring - how the Arctic winter shapes the safari experience.Planning a trip this far north?
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