Hope for the Wild Moose in a warming climate
The thermometer is showing minus 30 degrees celcius (-22F) and most animals are hibernating or snuggled up in their nests, but the Wild Moose roams the Arctic forests as matter of course. It has been doing this for thousands of years, and is perfectly built for the extreme temperatures of the Arctic. But what happens […]
People are moving into the woods!
This week, thousands of Norwegians move into the woods. Moose hunting season is on! Some live in lavvus, others in primitive cabins, and a few go home for the night, but common for them all is that they spend all day in the woods looking for the mighty moose. Often the whole family joins the […]
Coolcation in the Bardufoss Region
Summer vacation is often associated with tanning on sandy beaches with an umbrella cocktail in your hand. Many Norwegians dream of swimming in the Mediterranean, sweating in temperatures well above 30 degrees. But with global temperatures rising, and heat wave after heat wave hitting the earlier preferred summer destinations, the global travel trends are shifting. […]
How to dress for the Arctic climate
I believe you are reading this because you already know: the Arctic is cold! Living here, we are used to the below 30 in wintertime, however, to be comfortable you need good clothing. The Arctic lifestyle requires us to be outdoors all year and we live by the saying “there is no such thing as […]
