An odyssey of ice; the teamwork between human and dog is of key importance. Participants will need to go right back to basics. The nature of the event means that it is run with a relatively small number of participants (13 maximum). Each participant will have his/her own sled, pulled by 4-6 huskies. An ATD expedition leader, supported by an experienced expedition doctor and a local guide, will head up the expedition.

Across the Divide is the foremost provider of charity challenges and charity dog sledding or sledging in the Arctic. Our team, back up, and level of service are second to none. We have chosen Northern Norway as the location for our charity dog sled expeditions in order to attain a greater sense of wilderness, but we can provide all services in northern Sweden as well.

All our charity challenges are accompanied by some of the most experienced Arctic travellers and cold weather trained medics in the business and operate in both Swedish and Norwegian Lapland. The pristine beauty of Lapland and the alienness of this snowbound environment is truly something to behold- the sense of space and freedom you get from standing outside of your cabin watching the majestic display of the northern lights is quite unique.

Read two articles from challenge participants who've written about their dog sledding experiences: Pete van Dongen and Claire Farmer.

If you require any further information on this event please contact Mark.

• Day 1- Fly to Alta via Oslo, then a briefing from the expedition leader.
• Day 2 - We will be shown how to work the sleds and introduced to the dogs. Once everyone has got the basics, we will be on our way through the forest to our next lodge.
• Day 3 - We will start the day by feeding the dogs before heading off to Maze.
• Day 4 - Today the terrain is slightly mountainous as we sled to Mollisjock, so there will be lots of up and downhill sections.
• Day 5 - Following the Jiesjokka River we will make our way to Jotka and Jiesjavri Lake. Sledding on the frozen lake gives a real sense of being in the middle of nowhere.
• Day 6 - Our last day is downhill all the way as we head to Gargia, where a hot tub and sauna await us!
• Day 7 - Back to London.

There are no words to be said as none can sum up how absolutely fantastic the past week has been. Thanks for the most amazing week here in Norway.

The trip surpassed all expectations and was made even better by the superb staff. Excellent company, great food and surprisingly comfortable accommodation.