Our Story
Husky Dreams began in 2018, when Per decided to turn his passion for the outdoors, sled dogs and life in the North into something more.
What started on a small scale with just a few dogs, a snowmobile and a tipi gradually grew into the life and business you see today. In the early days, guests stayed in the tipi and shared simple outdoor meals around the fire. As more people discovered the experience, the dog team grew – and so did Husky Dreams.
In 2019, the growing pack needed more space and Husky Dreams moved to Krokvik, just outside Kiruna. The old house from 1910 and its large property became the new home of the dogs and the base for our tours and guest experiences.
Since then, Husky Dreams has continued to develop while keeping the same idea at its heart: small-scale experiences, a close connection to the dogs and an authentic taste of life in the Arctic.
Today, our guests can experience dog sledding, meet our dogs, stay with us and enjoy the quiet surroundings away from the lights of Kiruna.
Meet the Team
Per – Founder
Per founded Husky Dreams after leaving his previous career and moving north to study as a wilderness guide in Kiruna.
His fascination with the outdoors eventually led him to sled dogs. What started with two Alaskan Malamutes and later a Siberian Husky quickly developed into a passion for dog sledding and a growing team of Alaskan Huskies. In addition to running Husky Dreams, Per also takes part in long-distance sled dog races, with the goal of continuously improving both himself and his dogs through these challenges.
Over the years, Per has built Husky Dreams from the ground up and created the home, dog team and experiences that form the foundation of the company today.
Husky Dreams is also very much a family story. Per's son Ivar has grown up surrounded by sled dogs and Arctic adventures and joined his first mountain trip when he was only five months old. Sometimes he seems to think he is one of the dogs himself – and who knows, perhaps one day he will be the next generation to carry Husky Dreams forward.
When Per is not working with the dogs, he enjoys many aspects of life in the North – from snowmobiling and fishing to hiking and packrafting.
Sonja – Operations & Dog Sled Guide
Originally from Switzerland, Sonja combines a professional background in finance and business administration with several years of experience working with sled dogs in Kiruna.
After spending three winter seasons in the North as a dog sled guide, she decided to make Swedish Lapland her new home and become more deeply involved in Husky Dreams.
For the 2026/27 winter season, Sonja is responsible for much of the day-to-day operation of Husky Dreams together with Axelle – from planning and guest communication to tours, dogs and life around the kennel.
And when she is not busy organising things, you will most likely find her somewhere around the dogs – often accompanied by her young Alaskan Husky, Soros, who also originates from the Husky Dreams pack.
Axelle – Operations & Dog Sled Guide
Originally from Belgium, Axelle joined Husky Dreams for her first winter season in 2025/26. It was also her first real experience of life with sled dogs – and she quickly fell in love with it.
After a winter of learning about the dogs, kennel life and everything that comes with living and working in the Arctic, she knew she wanted to return.
This season, Axelle is back at Husky Dreams with more experience and an even bigger role. Together with Sonja, she is part of the team responsible for the daily operation – caring for the dogs, preparing and guiding tours and making sure our guests have a memorable experience in the North.
Our Helping Hands
Throughout the season, we are also supported by a small team of dedicated volunteers who come from different parts of the world to share life with us at Husky Dreams.
Usually two to three volunteers help us with the many daily tasks around the kennel – from feeding and caring for the dogs to preparing for tours and lending a hand wherever needed.
They are an important part of our everyday life and help us give both our dogs and our guests the attention they deserve.
Our Dogs
The dogs are at the heart of everything we do at Husky Dreams.
Our team consists mainly of Alaskan Huskies, each with their own personality, strengths and place within the pack. Working with sled dogs is much more than the hours spent on the trail – it is a year-round commitment involving training, feeding, care and, above all, building relationships with every individual dog.
We want our guests not only to experience the excitement of travelling through the Arctic landscape behind a dog team, but also to get to know the dogs themselves and understand a little more about the life we share with them.