LYCKSELE LODGING FIELD GUIDE
There and Back Again: An Overnight Husky Run to Chase the Northern Lights in Lycksele
Drive your own team of Alaskan Huskies, sleep in a wood‑stove heated island cabin and hunt for the aurora on a compact 23‑hour wilderness loop—this guide explains what to expect and how to pack.
There and Back Again: An Overnight Husky Run to Chase the Northern Lights in Lycksele.
This overnight experience out of Lycksele blends the raw thrill of piloting an Alaskan husky team with the hush of a lights‑drenched winter night: you meet at the kennel, head into forest and frozen lakes by sled, prepare the dogs and cabin for a night without electricity, and return to the kennel after a morning run the next day.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Drive Your Own Team of Alaskan Huskies
Participants are expected to drive their own sleds (though two people can share a sled), handling teams that typically consist of three to five dogs, with a guide present to lead and assist.
A Rustic Cabin Night off the Grid
After several hours on the trail you arrive at a remote camp where you'll tend dogs, stack firewood and sleep in an eight‑bed cabin warmed by a wood stove—there's no electricity or running water and an outdoor toilet.
Silence, Darkness and the Chance to See the Northern Lights
Evenings bring complete silence and deep darkness ideal for aurora watching or night photography; guests can snowshoe to nearby viewpoints or simply wait beside the fire for the sky to move.
What the day feels like
What the 23‑Hour Loop Feels Like
You meet at the kennel after lunch for a gear check and safety briefing, then harness and release the dogs. After about an hour you reach a windshelter by the creek Mösupbäcken for fika; then you continue over forest, frozen lakes and wetlands for a couple more hours until you reach the island camp. Evenings are occupied with caring for the dogs, building a fire to heat the cabin and prepare food; the night is spent in communal beds warmed by a wood‑stove. In the morning you feed the dogs, have breakfast, run a morning leg with the teams and arrive back at the kennel just before lunch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and when it might not be the right fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an overnight program lasting approximately 23 hours, beginning with a 13:00 meeting at the kennel and concluding the following day before lunch.
Multiple thin layers with wool base layers, double pairs of wool socks, a warm hat (plus a thinner hat), liner gloves plus larger mittens, face protection like a scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen, extra snacks, toothbrush and hygiene items, extra camera batteries and a tripod if you plan night photography; do not use water‑based skin creams.
The operator supplies an overall, arctic winter boots, big mittens, clear glass goggles if needed, headlamp, bedsheets in the cabin, fika on day 1, dinner and evening snacks day 1, and breakfast day 2. Photos taken during the tour are provided via a shared Dropbox folder.
The island cabin has eight beds (including three double beds and two bunk beds) and is heated by a wood‑stove; there is no electricity or running water and an outdoor toilet at the camp.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where and when do we meet?
You meet at the kennel after lunch at 13:00 for gear checks and a safety briefing before departure.
How long is the trip?
The experience is an overnight program lasting approximately 23 hours, returning to the kennel just before lunch the following day.
Do I need to drive the sled myself?
Yes—participants are expected to drive their own team, although it is possible for two people to share a sled and take turns driving; a guide is present to lead the tour.
What clothing and equipment do I need to bring?
Bring layered wool clothing, double wool socks, warm hat(s), liner gloves and large mittens, scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen, extra camera batteries and a tripod for night photography; the operator provides an overall, arctic boots, big mittens, headlamp and clear goggles if needed.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The cabin offers eight beds (three double beds and two bunk beds) and is heated by a wood stove; guests sleep in the warm beds after evening chores and dinner.
Do I need to disclose health issues or dietary needs?
Yes—guests must inform the operator in advance of any sickness, allergies or medications and any special dietary requirements for safety and provisioning.