Dogsledding to the Scott Turner glacier

This is a dog sledding day trip from Longyearbyen to the Scott Turner glacier, a glacier set in a bowl shape with mountains on three sides. From March it can only be reached by dog sled. The route runs up through Bolterdalen valley to a moraine area, where the climb starts and guests may need to help push the sleds uphill. Guests drive the sleds themselves in a scooter-free area, two people on each sled, taking turns steering and riding. The guide goes first with two guests. At the glacier the dogs rest and eat, while the group lights a fire with birch wood in a cabin and eats a light lunch. Back at the kennel, guests help put the dogs in their houses, then have waffles and coffee.

The tour lasts 6 to 7 hours and starts at 09:00 every day, from January to May. The group has 1 to 6 participants. Difficulty is rated 4, for those in good shape. The minimum age is 12, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Transport from a hotel in Longyearbyen and back is included. Private addresses are not served. The car goes to the Green Dog kennel, about 12 km outside Longyearbyen, where guests get a driving briefing. The operator supplies a suit, boots, mittens, hat, neck gaiter, a headlamp and goggles if needed. Lunch is freeze-dried food, with coffee and biscuits. The operator recommends a wool inner layer, a fleece or wool mid layer, thick wool socks and handwarmers. Guests bring a water bottle.