Howling Dog Echo
Spend an overnight in the wilderness of Reisa Valley
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Howling Dog Echo, a special overnight experience nestled in the heart of Norway's breathtaking Reisa Valley. This immersive wilderness escape invites you to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with nature in one of the country’s most pristine and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Your journey begins with a scenic trek through dense forests, towering mountains, and along the pristine Reisa River. As we journey deeper into the valley, the echoes of the wild and the distant calls of the Arctic wildlife accompany you. The rugged terrain and tranquil beauty of the area will leave you feeling as though you've stepped into another world.
As night falls, you'll settle into a cozy, traditional cabin or tent, depending on your preference, where the real magic begins. With only the sounds of the wilderness surrounding you, enjoy a warm campfire meal under the starlit sky, share stories, and hear the howling of the dog pack at night or perhaps even the rustle of moose in the woods. Whether you're an avid adventurer or someone looking for a peaceful retreat, the experience is designed to help you unwind, reflect, and reconnect with the simplicity of life.
The next morning, awaken to the crisp mountain air and the soft melodies of the wild. After a hearty breakfast, take in the serenity of the Reisa Valley before making your way back, carrying with you memories of a night spent in the heart of the wild.
Howling Dog Echo is the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility—an opportunity to experience the raw beauty of nature, far from the distractions of everyday life.
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Following soon.
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Available from 1st of march until end of April - or on request.
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Packing list
PER TENT TEAM ( 2 persons)
Cooking set (2 pots, a coffee pot and a frying pan)
Spatula and ladle for food
First aid kit, personal must contain individual needs
Snow shovel, min one per team
Water can (can be borrowed from HH)
Axe (can also be borrowed from HH)
Personal equipment - requirements
Waterproof bag or rucksack that holds all personal clothing. A good example is the North Face's waterproof Duffel bag in size M.
Waterproof pack sack for sleeping bag (can also use a sturdy rubbish bag. It is important to have a compression cover for the sleeping bag. Sleeping bag for winter use. Should have comfort temperatures down to comfort -25 °C, especially for ladies.
Good sleeping mat. Here, of course, I recommend Down food from Exped, but as long as you are comfortable with the equipment and know your limitations, I will offer nothing but recommendations 😊 But good comfort increases the hiking experience for most people 😊
An extra set of woolen underwear from head to toe, also including extra woolen socks of the warm kind. Remember woolen boxers or woolen underpants. For women, it is highly recommended to wear a wool bra!
Extra wool sweater, or equivalent
Large mittens with inner mittens
Gloves for winter use. Preferably also some normal work gloves of the assembly glove type. Are not the warmest, but will protect your hands against direct contact with cold surfaces.
Buff or headover preferably of wool
A insulated good hat with earflaps of the windproof type. We can offer tips if you wish. HH has some to borrow, in which case we need to know sizes.
Goggles/snow goggles
In storms you can't see anything without glasses, and we have to.
Large insulated outer jacket, "big jacket" type. Here HH has some jackets to lend, we need to know sizes just in case, but if you have any you use, down jacket or similar. Can be rented from HH
Windproof outer jacket or shell jacket.
Shell/wind trousers, with plenty of room for up to two layers of woolen underwear underneath, or similar
Winter boots and overshoes from the Norwegian Army type, Mittet, NEOS or similar types. I can provide some large waterproof winter boots with warm inner lining/shoes. Can be rented from HH
Sunglasses with a high factor Sunscreen factor 50
Moisturizer for hands, without water.
Lypsyl for cold conditions.
Thermos or insulated water bottle (Nalgene with an old wool sock on the outside works well 😊). You can also have a thermos per tent layer, but then you must have your own drinking bottle.
Travel cup
Tour barrel
Cutlery (spoon, knife, fork)
Knife
Matches or Storm Lighter in waterproof packaging
Toilet paper in waterproof packaging with a matchbox inside
Sanitary napkins or similar. Should be kept in the sleeping bag at night 😉
Other necessary personal equipment such as:
Toothbrush, toothpaste etc. Headlamp with rechargeable batteries
Nice to have a list - should be limited as much as possible, fex.
Wool tank tops or light clay shoes are nice to have but not a must
Windproof trousers, light, can be worn with everything
Light down jacket for camp use or to have in the big jacket
HORISONT HUSKY COVERS:
Real field meal for the entire trip, type Real Field Meal. Lots of different snacks in these packages. Or any other meal on the costumers request.
Arctic 4-season tent, preferably with an entrance area that is large enough to sit in. Should be a spacious three-man tent with storm mats. Including extra snow plugs for winter use.
Functional primus/fire stoves for winter use
Primus and primus/pot base
Extra dry coffee/tea
Dogs, dog sleds, dog equipment such as stall systems, and dog food. Emergency transmitter, Inreach
First aid equipment
Icedrill to provide water
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Regarding payment
We request you to pay a deposit of 20 % of the price. You will not get back the deposit if you cancel the tour.The remaining 80 % should be paid 14 days before your arrival.
Cancellation
Cancellation must be made as soon as there is a reason not to conduct the tour.
Cancellations between the time of booking and 2 months before arrival will be charged the booking deposit which is 20% of the booking’s total amount.
Cancellations between two months days and one month before arrival will be charged 50% of the booking’s total amount.
Cancellations between 1 month and 15 days before arrival will be charged 75% of the booking’s total amount.
Cancellations within two weeks days of arrival will be charged 100% of the booking’s total amount.
If we, Horisont Husky, must cancel for any reason you will get back the total amount you’d paid us including the booking deposit.
It is your own responsibility to ensure you have a cancellation insurance. Check this up with your insurance company.
Your obligations as a participant
To read your booking confirmation and check that all dates and products are booked according to your requirements. If not, please contact us to correct any misunderstandings immediately.
Provide us with correct contact details when booking.
Provide us with the correct information about age, nationality, emergency contact person, health condition, food restrictions, physical ability and size information (if applicable) for all participants when making the reservation.
Follow the instructions and rules that apply to animals, activity, accommodation, transfer etc. You are liable for all damages resulting from your behavior.
Force majeure
Force majeure means unusual, unpredictable and unavoidable events that are outside of the organizers control, and that prevents the contract to be fulfilled. Circumstances that the organizer could not, within reasonable means, have foreseen and therefore could not have avoided or overcome. Including, but not restricted to, war, threat of war, riot, civilian insubordination or strike, authority measure, act of terrorism, nature- or industrial catastrophe, fire, severe weather conditions, flood, closed air ports, technical issues, maintenance issues or unforeseen changes made by airlines or train companies, such as time table changes, interruption in IT-infrastructure (including but not restricted to our web site). During these conditions the organizer is free from liability or other consequences.
