We picked the right day for our river excursion; brilliant sunshine and just a couple of degrees below zero - April at its best! The Torne River is a major highway for dog teams and snowmobiles travelling from the interior of Swedish Lapland to the mountains of the north. The river runs through Jukasjärvi (home to the famous Icehotel) before reaching the village of Kurravaara, which is where we started our trip. The flat expanses are perfect for skijoring!
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Thunder and Tuisku heading north on the highway. Perfect skijoring style - Tuisku leans into his harness while Fredrik leans slightly back. 
We visited the beautiful Alajaure Nature Reserve which is accessible only by boat in summer and by dogteam or snowmobile in winter.
A south-facing slope provided a perfect spot for a picnic.
Keikewabic's Tundra Tuisku, WTD, WPD at nearly six years of age.
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Thunder found a comfy cushion to rest on. |
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| If I look sweet, maybe you'll give me a piece of your picnic? |
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| It's a great feeling to sail behind an eager Malamute on a wide trail, enjoying the sun and the wind and the changing scenery. |
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| This was one of my favourite days of the season - so far! |
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