Powerun Adventures
Powerun Adventures
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Powerun Adventures offers husky safaris and sled dog tours in beautiful landscapes near to Yllas. We have a small kennel with 40 sled dogs, and we give a huge value for our dogs as our co-working companions. On our tours you can enjoy the pure nature and wilderness from the sled runners or sitting in the sled. Be aware, you want to come again!
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Pootje
Zurich, Switzerland526 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We were able to enjoy a half-day husky tour with Sanne and Rico. You are first greeted and given instructions on how to drive the sled and what to look out for. The dogs were already prepared by the team and were waiting for us. Then everything happened relatively quickly and the dogs could finally start running. We received a short instruction right at the sled and were off. And suddenly a few tears of joy rolled down our faces. Sanne and her husband look after their dogs incredibly well. We split the group into two small groups and accompanied two snowmobiles to check that everything was OK. Are the dogs OK? On steeper sections they made sure that everyone was really on the brakes and that we drivers were OK. After 20 km we arrived back and were able to help free the dogs from their harnesses so that they could get water and food. Afterwards we were able to sit down in the beautiful Kota and were treated to tea and biscuits and were able to ask all our questions. It was an incredibly great experience and I am even happier when I saw how much care is given to the animals and that it is not just a tourist attraction.
Written March 2, 2024
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Peparo
89 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Great experience😀, this is a must for a winter holiday in Finland. Very friendly welcome in German, good and clear instructions. The animal husbandry, the enclosures: just as it should be, have already won many awards. Our 36km tour: an absolute dream with powder snow in sunshine, but at -22 degrees 🥶. The final snack - drink in the cozy Finnish hut by the fire - couldn't be better either.
Written February 6, 2024
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Huliobakaret
Portsmouth, UK53 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This was our 2nd time to Powerun. From arriving until the moment we left the whole experience was truly fantastic. We were greeted by Riku who took us to the huskies. We went on a magical 10km ride through breathtaking scenery. Riku then showed us round introducing the dogs and puppies and showing us the kennels and how the dogs are cared for. We sat in a hut with log fire, hot berry juice, gingerbread and pastries and hearing the incredible stories of the races Riku has competed in. All of the dogs are so well looked after that is clear to see. The whole experience was incredible and personal as we were the only group of 7 there. Can’t recommend Powerun enough. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to Lapland.
Written December 27, 2019
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MrG2004
London, UK4 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
It was too cold for the dogs in the morning (-37 C) so we were postponed (great concern for the welfare of the dogs) until the afternoon. After a quick briefing and safety talk we were kitted up and a group of 3 sleds sped off across the snow. Amazing scenery and varied terrain enabled you to get a good feel for how a longer sled would feel (we took the 2 hour tour). You could help take the dogs off the harnesses which is more difficult when your dog is young and still learning and you have 3 pairs of gloves on...
Followed off with warm pastries and drinks by the fire this is HIGHLY recommended. Can't wait to come back!
Followed off with warm pastries and drinks by the fire this is HIGHLY recommended. Can't wait to come back!
Written February 13, 2019
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Paul Campbell
London, UK862 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Pre booked this excursion with our hotel Yllashumina which was a 15 minute drive from our hotel into the middle of a huge forest of high heavy snow laden trees.
Once at the farm which is very well kept, modern yet fits perfectly into its surroundings.
To start you are shown how to control the sleigh which is very simple and easy to do.
The dogs are very noisy and just want to run and run and run.......
Once kitted up, I advise you bring inner and out gloves, goggles, Balaclava or similar like a gator. If you want to video a GoPro on a head band is best as it is very cold and taking your gloves off to operate a smart phone at 30km an hour is not recommended.
There are two types of sleigh, individual and pair. The latter, one person drives while the other sits wrapped in furs.
The drive is about 20 km with a half way swop to change over driver / passenger.
The route consist of cross country, up hill and down Dale, twists rising and falling trails, with open areas across frozen lakes and swamps.
The dogs keep running on and on and on never tiring, always wanting to go faster and faster.
Once back at the husky camp you help to unleash the dogs after which they are feed and watered.
Then it’s our turn as you all enter a wood cabin with a huge log fire for mhot blueberry juice and home made snacks and learn about the dogs and their welfare which is at a very high standard.
All in all it was a great experience being close to nature and interacting with the dogs.
Once at the farm which is very well kept, modern yet fits perfectly into its surroundings.
To start you are shown how to control the sleigh which is very simple and easy to do.
The dogs are very noisy and just want to run and run and run.......
Once kitted up, I advise you bring inner and out gloves, goggles, Balaclava or similar like a gator. If you want to video a GoPro on a head band is best as it is very cold and taking your gloves off to operate a smart phone at 30km an hour is not recommended.
There are two types of sleigh, individual and pair. The latter, one person drives while the other sits wrapped in furs.
The drive is about 20 km with a half way swop to change over driver / passenger.
The route consist of cross country, up hill and down Dale, twists rising and falling trails, with open areas across frozen lakes and swamps.
The dogs keep running on and on and on never tiring, always wanting to go faster and faster.
Once back at the husky camp you help to unleash the dogs after which they are feed and watered.
Then it’s our turn as you all enter a wood cabin with a huge log fire for mhot blueberry juice and home made snacks and learn about the dogs and their welfare which is at a very high standard.
All in all it was a great experience being close to nature and interacting with the dogs.
Written January 10, 2019
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ashleyprins
Schagen, The Netherlands3 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
We were welcomed by sanna, a lovely woman, who teached us first how to use the sled.
Then we went over to the dogs. They were al very excited to work!!! The dogs look incredible, very well looked after.
We did a 20 k tour and sanna checked on us regurarly. After the tour we had a hot berry juich at the fire.
Then we went over to the dogs. They were al very excited to work!!! The dogs look incredible, very well looked after.
We did a 20 k tour and sanna checked on us regurarly. After the tour we had a hot berry juich at the fire.
Written December 8, 2018
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Hungry-Hedgehog-22
St. Albans, UK57 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Thus was our fourth dog sled outing and definitely the best. The owners were very friendly and the dogs well looked after. They clearly just love to run.
After a quick check on our clothes with ‘top ups’ where needed, we were briefed on the sleds and introduced to our dogs. We were quickly on our way.
The route took us through forests, across swamps and up and down low fells. It was picturesque but also sufficiently challenging. After a couple of hours, we stopped for a spot of lunch (dogs first, of course) and then returned to the farm, where we helped unharness the dogs. I loved the way they all knew where they lived and went straight to their pens (where they were fed).
This is the place I’ll return to next time!
After a quick check on our clothes with ‘top ups’ where needed, we were briefed on the sleds and introduced to our dogs. We were quickly on our way.
The route took us through forests, across swamps and up and down low fells. It was picturesque but also sufficiently challenging. After a couple of hours, we stopped for a spot of lunch (dogs first, of course) and then returned to the farm, where we helped unharness the dogs. I loved the way they all knew where they lived and went straight to their pens (where they were fed).
This is the place I’ll return to next time!
Written March 13, 2018
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Ruth C
St. Albans, UK88 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Today we spent the day at Powerun Adventures and had a wonderful experience.
We were picked up from our hotel and transported to the farm where our clothes were checked to see if they were suitable. Even though we had our ski wear on, we were offered better jackets, sweaters as well as lovely warm boots.
It wasn’t our first time husky sledding though was the best.
Beautiful scenery and friendly dogs who just wanted to run! We went through different types of terrain and stopped for lunch which was provided over an open fire.
More sledding and then back to the farm where we helped to unleash the dogs.
Everyone we met was patient, helpful, informative and helpful. A visit not to be missed!
We were picked up from our hotel and transported to the farm where our clothes were checked to see if they were suitable. Even though we had our ski wear on, we were offered better jackets, sweaters as well as lovely warm boots.
It wasn’t our first time husky sledding though was the best.
Beautiful scenery and friendly dogs who just wanted to run! We went through different types of terrain and stopped for lunch which was provided over an open fire.
More sledding and then back to the farm where we helped to unleash the dogs.
Everyone we met was patient, helpful, informative and helpful. A visit not to be missed!
Written March 13, 2018
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D L
Potters Bar, UK442 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Husky dog sledding - booked through hotel who offered warmer clothing if we wanted it which we did not but did borrow warmer boots. We were collected by car from the hotel. We were lucky as it was just the two of us. 4km route out into the surrounding area and across two lakes. Very fast but owner kept a good eye on us. Afterwards we saw the other dogs and went for hot berry juice around the fire in the cabin. The dogs were extremely well looked after and it was great to chat to the owners. What a great experience.
Written February 1, 2017
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dracou
Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland30 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
What was the most remarkable experience of our one week vacation in Lapland? The husky adventure! We spent a day in the wild with Sanna and Riku and we felt like being friends and not customers.Â
You can see that the owners really care about their dogs and giving their guests a great experience. The animals are very well trained. We got a few instructions and shortly afterwards were driving through the snow-covered forest. We stopped near a frozen lake where a fire was made. We all got some hot lunch and could relax a bit before we drove back.Â
We couldn't have imagined having a better day in the countryside. Highly recommended if you are in the area.Â
You can see that the owners really care about their dogs and giving their guests a great experience. The animals are very well trained. We got a few instructions and shortly afterwards were driving through the snow-covered forest. We stopped near a frozen lake where a fire was made. We all got some hot lunch and could relax a bit before we drove back.Â
We couldn't have imagined having a better day in the countryside. Highly recommended if you are in the area.Â
Written December 31, 2015
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