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CASTELLO'S TASTE OF DOG SLEDDING

CASTELLO'S TASTE OF DOG SLEDDING

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Want to experience what it's like to be a dog musher? Here, we offer dog sledding experiences of various lengths in the beautiful Synnfjellet, Innlandet, Norway! Our happy huskies are just an hour from Lillehammer and about three hours from Oslo. They are ready to take you on an adventure you will never forget. You'll handle your own dog team. Perhaps dog sledding is on your bucket list? Dog sledding for young children is also available on this tour! A perfect gift idea for adventurers!

As a small family business, our vision is different, and practically, we cannot accommodate large groups. This often attracts small groups. We can accommodate up to 4 adults on this tour. I also have a children's sled, so suddenly we have room for one more. If you are a larger group, you will take turns enjoying the campfire and dog sledding. If this is not for you, you may have to book a tour with a larger adventure agency. We also only take one booking per tour, which means if there is only one person in the booking, only one will join us. If there are two, two will join us, if there are four or five, you get the picture! This makes it easier for me to focus on the skills and level of the group, and introverts may feel more comfortable asking questions when they are in a familiar group. Additionally, it is less stressful for the dogs.

We stick together throughout our journey. You get to participate in most of the tasks that need to be done before and after the trip. In my eyes, life is not served on a silver platter, and people understand more about everything that needs to be done for a musher when they experience all aspects of being one.

If you wish, you can stay after the trip and spend time with the dogs. We have a couple of retired sled dogs and puppies at the kennel who deserve attention. Hot drinks and homemade biscuits are served. We can also light the campfire.

Currently, we don't have much to offer in terms of clothing, so make sure you read tips for clothing for our dog sledding trips. It's better to bring a little extra in the sled than to freeze because you underestimate the weather and temperature.

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IMPORTANT INFO FOR THOSE BOOKING A TOUR!!!!

WE SEND OUT EMAILS WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER BOOKING TO EVERYONE WHO BOOKS A TRIP WITH US. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER AS WE OFTEN END UP THERE FOR SEVERAL PEOPLE.

TIPS FOR DRESSING!

As we say here in Norway; "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes."

Here are some tips and recommendations on winter clothing to keep you warm on our trips:

1. Inner layer: should be something that breathes, I recommend wool. Do not use cotton!

2. Thicker layers: I recommend wool, but you can also use fleece.

3. Last layer: windproof jacket and trousers, sometimes waterproof too, in mild conditions, but remember that it must be breathable material. Recommend a good hood where it goes in front of the face. Then you get the best protection for your face

4. A thicker jacket is fine to bring, which you can adjust by taking the jacket off and on. Here I use a down jacket, but a padded winter jacket or parka is also fine. This is especially good for the long trips, peak trips, Snaufjellet, overnight trips. A good hood that goes in front of the face is also something to think about as hoods (especially with fur trim) stop the wind from cooling the face. (I have a couple of parkas I can lend!)

5. Wool socks, maybe even two, if the shoes allow it. If it is too tight, it will have the opposite effect. It is important to be able to move your legs, otherwise they will get cold.

6. Good winter boots that are tight and not too tight!

7. Good warm and windproof hat and mittens. Do not wear gloves! I recommend having thin woolen gloves to use inside the mittens or keep it in your pockets, for use when handling the dogs.

8. Wool collar/collar to cover the skin from the weather and wind.

9. Snow goggles, not a must, but I recommend if it's very windy and snowy at the same time.

TRAVEL OPTIONS

I like to say that Synnfjellet is a hidden gem between Beitostølen and Sjuskjøen. A small mountain range that not many people have heard of and there are no major busy roads here. Therefore, there is no public transport.
1. OWN CAR
If you have your own car, that's fine, but it's IMPORTANT to remember that there is ONLY ONE NARROW SINGLE GRAVEL ROAD to us if you come from Dokka or Lillehammer. That's the last 2 KM. If you come from Gamlestølen, you have another gravel road with toll payment. This road is two-lane. If Google maps or other map apps take you on other narrow roads, it's wrong. Drive back to the main road, check the map. It's very likely that if you come from Lillehammer, map apps can take you on a narrow little shortcut. This is Wrong! Absolutely do not drive there in the winter!!!!!
2. RENT A CAR
There are several options for renting a car and it is the cheapest option. Maybe even cheaper than public transport if it is a day trip. Especially if you are a group of people sharing the price and it of course depends on the car you choose. If you are staying at a hotel, the people working there can probably help you. In Lillehammer they have both Hertz car rental and Getaround car rental.
3. TAXI
It probably depends on the journey. But you can take public transport as far as you can. So Dokka and Lillehammer, then take a taxi further. But this is probably the most expensive option.
4. WE PICK UP IN LILLEHAMMER
We are willing and able to pick you up and drop you off at Lillehammer station. But this offer is only for a group of up to 4 people. There will be an additional amount of 2180 NOK to the activity you book. The number of people has no bearing on the amount. The price is the same whether it is one person or four. If this is what you choose to come to us, you cannot book through our booking system. You must book via email. In addition, you must know that the driver does not speak English, only Norwegian. So important to remember our name: Team Lewis Fjellpoter! And the driver will also be given the names of those he will pick up. As well as that you will be given information on the type of car that will pick you up.

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION!

  • SYNNFJELLPORTEN

    Synnfjellporten is 5-10 minutes away from us. They rent out cozy cabins that you can spend the night in. Here you have access to hiking trails, ski slopes and fishing lakes. In addition, they have a mountain inn. The menu varies according to the season, but the basis is good home-cooked food.

    Synnfjellporten 

  • SPÅTIND MOUNTAIN HOTEL

    Spåtind mountain hotel has many accommodation options and is only 20 minutes away. You can have from cheap and basic to more comfortable hotel rooms. Or you can rent cabins as well as studio apartments. You also have access to a sauna and pool, restaurant, 300km of cross-country skiing trails, toboggan run, café, outdoor sauna, TV room, fireplace room.

    Spåtind Mountain Hotel 

  • HAUGTUN

    Haugtun is 30 minutes from us. They are a historic farmstead with roots dating back to pre-Christian times. Eight buildings surround the yard, one of which is a farm boarding house.

    Hauttun 

  • GAMLESTØLEN

    Gamlestølen is 50 minutes away from us. Gamlestølen has pleasant cabins for hire with direct access to cross-country skiing trails, alpine centre, hiking trails, hunting, fishing lake, berry and mushroom tours. In addition, they have a mountain stogo where you can eat local food.

    Gamlestølen 
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