Authentic Arctic Adventures
Experience private, tailor-made dog sledding expeditions and feel the true rush of the untamed north. Run wild with us.
Our Experiences
From the high-speed thrill of winter dog sledding behind Europe’s elite racing huskies to serene summer paddling across glacial waters, every adventure we offer is private, tailor-made, and grounded in absolute respect for our pack and the wild north.
Dogsledding
Step onto the runners and take the reins behind our world-class huskies.
Expeditions
Leave civilization behind on multi-day arctic traverses across untamed terrain.
Fishing
Cast a line into crystal-clear alpine lakes and mountain rivers surrounded by towering peaks.
Family Friendly
Meet the puppies, learn about husky care, and enjoy a relaxed pace in the forest.
Featured Experiences
Our top-rated private journeys and trail favorites, crafted for unforgettable moments with the pack.
From: NOK2 650
30 min dogsledding
Begin your journey at the Run Wild Mushing kennel, where you’ll meet the sled dogs […]
3+
total time 1h30min
8
From: NOK3 710
Half-day Dogsledding tour
Navigate forested trails and rolling hills as you drive a dog sled through a winter […]
total time 3 hours
8
From: NOK3 710
Aurora Dog Sledding
Under the evening sky, harness sled dogs and set off through forested trails. Take turns […]
3+
3 hours
6
From: NOK1 500
Artic Family Fun Day
Gather at the kennel to meet friendly huskies and playful puppies. Enjoy a forest walk, […]
3+
4 Hours
4
OUR DOGS & PACK LIFE
Before they are sled dogs, they are family. Discover how our huskies live, play, and thrive in our open forest home.
Dog Welfare
Dog care is our highest priority here at Run Wild Mushing.
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Dogs in training
Trail joy and patient training define our team at Run Wild Mushing.
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Dogs for Adoption
Finding perfect forever homes is our promise here at Run Wild Mushing.
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The Run Wild Family
Based in the heart of the wild north, Run Wild Mushing was founded with a single focus: giving top-tier sled dogs the life they deserve while sharing real wilderness adventures with private groups.
Our dogs aren’t just working animals—they’re high-performance athletes competing in Europe’s longest sled dog race, Finnmarksløpet. When they aren’t on the trail, they live, play, and run free in our expansive forest pen. From custom multi-day expeditions to quiet winter trails, every journey is private, personal, and built on an unyielding passion for our pack.
Meet the Founders
Ben Marsden
Ben is originally from Oxforshire, England, but moved to France at a young age and lived there for 12 years before he decided to bike around Europe. He discovered Norway on hes cycle trip from the very south end of Norway to the northern most point and down into Skelleftå in Sweden.
A 4000km trip. On his way he fell in lowe with Northern Norway and came back up the year after and started working for a large tourist sled dog company, before he finished his engeneering Master’s degree in Offshore technology and Safety in the High Arctic.
After a few months of working in Svalbard for another kennel, he met Renate while she was studying and living in Longyearbyen. Ben has been actively racing with our dogs since 2017, and has participated in the Finnmarksløpet 600 km class four times.
When Ben is not on the sled, you will find him fishing any time of the year, although he’s favourite is trout and salmon fishing in our local rivers.
Renate Strugstad Paulsen
Renate grew up on the southwest coast of Norway, but her roots are from northern Norway. After finishing her service with the Norwegian Army at the Russian boarder and East Interior of Norway she moved to Tromsø on a more permanent basis in 2012 to study geology and is currently working on her PhD in Marine geology and geophysics.
She is also the shop manager for “Tromsø Dyrebutikk” the largest pet shop in northern Norway. She has a great passion for dog genetics, nutrition and group dynamics.
She is as many other Norwegians “born with skis on her legs” and with a heart for the outdoors. The fascination for dog sledding came early, and prior to meeting Ben in Svalbard and starting the Run Wild Mushing kennel,
you would usually find her skiing and running in the mountains with husky-hound mixes (also known as Scandinavian hounds).
Renate finished the World Championship in long distance racing in the 600 km class at Finnmarksløpet in 2023
What Makes Us Special?
Whether you’re travelling, exploring, or celebrating a special occasion, Western Isles Cruises offers unforgettable experiences on Scotland’s spectacular west coast.
Long Distance Racing
Our dogs are top athletes who compete in Europe’s longest sled dog race Finnmarksløpet
Tailor Made Adventures
We offer private tailor made adventures for private groups only
Run wild and free
Our dogs have a large free-running pen in the forest where they all run freely together most of the time when they are not training or out camping. We live for our motto: Run Wild!
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
Real stories from the trail. Here is what our guests say about our private expeditions and world-class pack.