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Ammassalik in East Greenland is one of the few places
in the country where dog-sledding is still the most common
mode of transport in winter. For visitors it's an ideal way
to see this starkly beautiful region with its mountains and
ice-berg studded coastline.
The people of East Greenland still repy upon hunting and
fishing as a means of survival. Although there are plenty
of short one-day hiking routes around Ammassalik there's also
the opportunity to join longer expeditions of up to two weeks,
where you'll get a taste of life in the deep freeze. Typically
you'll be taken out with a pack of beautiful snow white husky
dogs, closely related to the wolf but much friendlier, with
6 dogs carrying between 2 - 6 people and gear.
Trekkers tips
Visitors can arrange expeditions with local drivers or join
a tour by a professional outfitter.
Be aware that it's not only the dogs who have to work hard
- any excursion involves a lot of walking and pushing in deep
snow, so you have to be really fit.
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