Being back in North Wales, shocked me pleasantly straight into summer mode, after a few weeks living in insulated trousers! It was 20°C at The Cottage, so a wonderful welcome home to stroll the garden, barefoot in a pair of shorts, while the washing machine worked overtime getting rid of the smell of dogs from… Read more

Another long day of travel, but this time using a range of different transportations, which started out with an exciting ride on a skidoo to reach the main road back to Kiruna. Asbjorn drove, while I clung on behind him as we sped through the forests, dragging a big trailer with all the expedition gear… Read more

A burly day of weather today after what must have been a tough night for the dogs as they curled up and kept warm through the snowy night. It had started snowing during the night and by the time we reached the kennels later that afternoon, about 10cm of fresh snow lay on the ground.… Read more

It was worth popping outside for ‘one last look’ last night, as we were lucky enough to witness one of the best northern lights displays I’ve ever seen. Absolutely mesmerising. Shapes and colours danced across the skies, while I lay on my back in the snow, looking up, full of awe and wonder… It was… Read more

Another cool light display last night outside the cabin. We woke to a cold crisp morning. The cabins we are in are traditional Sami huts and were lived in by families until 2023. There is a fire and stove in the centre and beds around the edge. A well in located in a separate cabin… Read more