Activity levels

Which level am I?

Every activity we offer has a level from 1 to 4. Find the level that fits you from the examples below. Choose one for each person in your group.

Pick the level where you recognise yourself in everything under «You can».
If you are unsure between two levels, choose the lower one.
The group goes at the pace of the person with the lowest level – tell us about everyone.
If anything under «Special considerations» applies to you, it counts however fit you are otherwise.

Level 1 · Easy

Physically undemanding and suitable for most people. You need to walk short distances and get on a bus unaided.

You can

Walk 10–15 minutes at an easy pace on a cleared road
Climb a few steps and get on a bus without help
Sit outdoors for 30–60 minutes in the cold with warm clothes

Typically you if you

Walk with a stick, crutches or a walker
Have a slipped disc or other back or neck problems
Are pregnant
Have a heart or lung condition that limits you
Have recently had surgery or an injury
Don't walk much day to day

Suits: Northern lights viewing, visiting the dog yard, dinner and sauna, short trips by bus or car.

Level 2 · Moderate

Some mobility needed. A little physical activity on easy terrain with few challenges.

You can

Walk 30–60 minutes at an easy pace on snow and uneven ground
Sit as a passenger in a dog sled for 1–2 hours in the cold
Get up from the snow on your own

Typically you if you

Are in average shape but don't exercise
Have slightly sore knees or hips
Go for a walk most days
Are a school-age child

Suits: Dog sledding as a passenger, short snowshoe walks on the flat, reindeer visits.

Level 3 · Active

Good mobility needed. More active outdoors – you may carry your own backpack and equipment.

You can

Walk 2–3 hours in varied terrain with breaks
Carry your own daypack
Stand on the runners and drive your own dog sled – keep your balance and help on uphills
Drive a snowmobile yourself on uneven terrain

Typically you if you

Are physically active a couple of times a week
Walk briskly uphill without getting exhausted
Have no back or neck problems

Suits: Driving your own dog sled, snowmobile safari as a driver, longer snowshoe hikes.

Level 4 · Challenging

Good mobility and fitness needed. Uneven terrain, may require specialist equipment.

You can

Stay active outdoors for 4–8 hours in temperatures down to −40 °C
Walk or ski for a long time in deep snow
Carry a heavy pack
Sleep outdoors or in simple huts

Typically you if you

Are fit and used to long mountain hikes
Have skied or hiked for many hours in the past year

Suits: Full-day trips, multi-day trips and nights in the wilderness.

Special considerations

These apply whatever your fitness. Always mention them in your request and we will find an activity that suits you.

Back and neck (slipped disc, ankylosing spondylitis, recent injury or surgery): Snowmobiles and dog sleds shake and give hard jolts. Choose level 1 – snowmobiling and dog sledding are not suitable.
Pregnancy: Jolts and falls rule out snowmobiles and dog sleds. Choose level 1.
Heart, lungs or high blood pressure: Cold and effort strain the body more than at home. Choose a lower level than you otherwise would and ask your doctor if in doubt.
Recent surgery, fracture or injury: Choose level 1 until you have fully recovered.
Medication that makes you drowsy or dizzy: You can join as a passenger, but not drive a snowmobile or a dog sled.
Sensitive to cold (poor circulation, Raynaud's, diabetes): Choose shorter activities. We lend extra warm clothes, mittens and boots.
Weight: We want you to feel safe and comfortable on the trip. Your weight and height help us choose the right sled or snowmobile, and a suit, mittens and boots that keep you warm. It also matters for the dogs' welfare and for the equipment to work safely. Just let us know in your request and we will have everything ready for you.
Children: Check the age limit on each activity. Children should not be on a higher level than the adult they are with.

Why we ask

This is the Arctic: cold down to −40 °C, wind, darkness and a long way to help. If one participant cannot manage, the whole group and the guide must turn back. Please be honest about your level – for safety, the guide may turn away participants who do not meet the requirements.

Don't hesitate to get in touch – we can adapt most things.

The examples help you choose; they are not medical advice. If you are unsure, choose the level below and contact us – or ask your doctor.

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