| EXTREME DREAMS: ARCTIC TRI-NATION CHALLENGE 2027
FINLAND / NORWAY / SWEDEN
| ONE SERIOUSLY COOL BEST LIFE ADVENTURE
This Extreme Dreams expedition sees us power our way to the heart of snow-covered wilderness in the depths of winter, with the iconic Aurora Borealis to light our way.
Together, we tackle an endurance journey across the frozen landscape, towing our gear-laden pulka (sled) between remote huts in the middle of a vast, untouched wilderness high in the Arctic Circle. To end our week, we climb aboard dog sleds for a safari race across mountain ranges, carve through deep powder, and race through snow-laden pine forests.
But that’s only half of it. We’ll also enjoy several other mad experiences best suited to the Arctic environment think ice lake immersions in the snow followed by sauna sessions and ski shots to warm the cockles.
This will be a true challenge of the mind and body for us all. Stepping away from comfort and taking on something new is the epitome of adventure, right? Who knows what we’ll find when we get out there. So grab your down jacket, find your winter gloves, chuck on your snowshoes (we provide all of these, don’t worry) and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
9 days | 6 Jan - 14 Jan 2027
110% Winter
€5,490 per person
Highly Active
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It’s finally time to embark on your incredible Extreme Dreams: Tri-Nation Arctic Challenge Expedition. Make sure your bags are packed, you’re physically and mentally ready, and up for the adventure of a lifetime.
Welcome to the fascinating city of Tromsø, nestled in an archipelago of islands at the northern tip of Norway. Famed as the perfect viewing point for the Northern Lights, it’s where our Extreme Dreams expedition starts. Please ensure you arrive in Tromsø no later than midday today for your check-in at Clarion Edge hotel.
Today, we issue you with the essential winter clothing required to adventure deep in the Arctic Circle, pour over maps of the area as we run through the itinerary, before dining on a sumptuous group welcome dinner. Early to bed, the adventure starts tomorrow.
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Saarijärvi open and reservable wilderness hut, Enontekiö, Finland
We leave the comfort of Tromsø behind and take a transfer to start our journey across the border in Finland, just outside Kilpisjarvi on the edge of the frozen lake.
Strap on our snowshoes, load the sleds and head up the valley on a trail that winds through silent birch forest, up onto exposed, frozen Arctic tundra where the challenge of the expedition becomes real.
Today we snowshoe around 15km to Saarijärvi – our first wilderness hut. On arrival, we light the fire, crank up the stove and prepare to soak up the most remote location on the trip, and if we’re lucky the Northern Lights will be firing across the skies above our heads.
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Kuonjarvaarri, Enontekiö, Finland
Waking up in the Arctic wilderness is an incredible experience. We spend a few hours taking in the majesty of the region, before preparing the sleds for an easier day covering around 8-10km on the tundra, travelling to our overnight destination of Kuonjarvaarri Hut.
| A NOTE FROM BEN
This expedition is designed to be a raw, unfiltered test of endurance. The energy of the Arctic is absolute—it offers zero compromises and demands your full presence.
We created this challenge to strip away the noise of everyday life. Out on the frozen tundra, hauling a pulka through deep powder under the Northern Lights, you will find out exactly what you are made of. The isolation is profound, and the physical demand is relentless.
The transition from grueling snowshoe traverses to the sheer speed and adrenaline of driving a dog sled team creates a stark, unforgettable contrast. We balance the brutal daytime conditions with necessary recovery—ice lake immersions, deep heat saunas, and earned camaraderie around the fire.
If you are looking for a standard vacation, this is not it. If you want to force yourself completely out of your comfort zone and experience the absolute extreme of the winter wilderness, join us.
See you in the snow,
Ben
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| CORE EXPERIENCES
For those forums that wish to go deeper, additional experiences can be woven seamlessly into the retreat, allowing the day to expand without losing its natural rhythm.
| DOG SLED MARATHON
Command a personal husky team during a full-day, high-speed traverse through snow-covered forests.
| TUNDRA SKI TRAVERSE
Haul a loaded pulka across 52 kilometres of frozen wilderness between remote huts over four days.
| NORTHERN LIGHTS
Navigate the Arctic landscape and remote cabins under the dynamic illumination of the Northern Lights.
| COSTS
INCLUDES:
Twin-share accommodation in regional hotels and group accommodation in remote wilderness cabins. A single supplement is available for selected nights only.
All meals, snacks and drinks from the evening of DAY 1 until the morning of DAY 8 (inclusive). Due to the nature of the expedition, we eat rehydrated meals during the snowshoeing activity.
All activities including snowshoeing and the dog sled adventure
Hire of all winter clothing - jackets, boots, trousers, hat and mittens, pulka sled, poles, snowshoes and a thermos flask.
Transport between activities
Expedition photos
Expedition t-shirt and buff
EXCLUDES:
Flights into and out of Finland
Travel Insurance and visa (if required)
Personal expenses/souvenirs/shopping
Additional meals in restaurants, cafes etc, private entrance to museums and sights
Additional rental gear
Any cost to repair damages done to your rental equipment apart from basic wear and tear
Alcohol
| NEXT STEPS
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To find out more and get your adventure muscle twitching, get in touch with Ben and the Best Life Adventures team or book your trip.