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Passion. Huskies. Outdoorlife.
Learn more about the daily life close to the Arctic Circle with a team of sled dogs. Dedicated to long distance races in the North. Katharina & the 8SeasonsHuskies.

The long endurance athletes
Commited to one goal – building a succesful team with happy dogs for long distance races in the North. Wholeheartedly, passionated and ambitious.
An intense experience in the Arctic Nature, accompanied by the best four-legged friends.
Seeing the dogs happily running down the trail is one of the best feelings I know.
This fantastic video got created during the winter months February and March 2020. An unforgetable cooperation with Elise, Meraki Studios from the Netherlands. Thank you!
Recipe for my life
(Thoughts from the musher of the team, Katharina Koch-Hartke, about her life.)
If my life would be a recipe, it would only take a few ingredients and a lot of time.
100% sled dogs = 100% life
Main ingredients
- a pack of wonderful sled dogs
- a plan to participate in the longest dog sled race in Europe
- a handful of challenges and adventures
Spices
- a huge portion of love, happiness, trust, passion, and patience from my life partner Johanna
- Countless splashes of support from loved ones who believe in us
- an arctic climate package
- an ample pinch of money 😊
Preparation
- Take your time
- Gradually put all the ingredients together
- Mix all ingredients slowly and carefully until everything is well mixed
- Don’t be in a hurry, but the momentum shouldn’t be missing either
- Never stop stirring …
- Give 100%
The main ingredient in my recipe for life are my sled dogs. The sled dogs and everyday life with them 365 days a year – that’s my life. I am fascinated by the enthusiasm of the sled dogs for running and pulling in front of the sled and being together in arctic nature. It’s not just about sledding itself. It’s about the whole picture.
The high energy level of the sled dog motivates me every day. The dogs have incredible potential and boundless joy. It’s just great that I never have to wonder if the dogs want to do that. They are naturally made for the arctic climate, physical challenges, and pack life.
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