As 2024 is coming to an end, it is time for some reminiscing!
With the very rainy “summer” of 2023 still fresh in mind, we were a bit sceptical going into the summer season. Luckily, 2024 had much better weather in store for us, with a lot less rain. I’m not saying we didn’t have any rain - this is Norway, after all - but we could hike in shorts and t-shirts a lot more often.
However, good weather also has another effect. During warm periods, muskox tend to go higher up and deeper into the mountans. This means longer hikes, and we’ve definitely had some challenging days!
After summer comes autumn, and in autumn is muskox mating time - the higlight of the season! We were lucky enough to see mating and fighting, and else just a lot of flirting. ;)
A little muskox family. <3 Can you spot the bull?
Although we have been a bit quite on here, that doesn’t mean we’ve been sitting still. After the busy summer season, we started working to become environmentally certified through “Eco-Lighthouse” (Miljøfyrtårn). It is a lot of work, but definitely worth it! In January, we’ll know if we get the certification - we’ll keep you updated!
We are now well into the winter season, although it took some time before we got some “proper” snow. We’ll see how much snow we’ll have at the end of December, when we have mutliple muskox safaris planned (still available spots byt the way!).
From our latest muskox safari a week ago. These beautiful bulls gave a bit of a show!
We want to thank everyone who helped make 2024 such a great year. First, our guests. We strive to give you the best experience, but our best experiences are almost entirely thanks to you. Your interesting questions, sharing of knowledge, and even friendships made along the way - thank you!
Second, our partners. They help spread the word about the beautiful Dovrefjell, muskox and moose, and we are very grateful for that.
And last but definitely not least, our guides. This year we had our “veterans” Ove Marius and Jonas, and also newcomer Einar. We hope to see you again next summer, because your knowledge, enthusiasm and patience made this summer just awesome - we are quite frankly nothing without you. <3 I’m gonna stop there, before I get too sentimental. ;)
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- Kim
