Day 1 - Friday 20th January:  After breakfast it’s time to get the show on the road! You’ll be led by our experienced trekking team which includes both local guides and UK members of the Breaking Strain team, walking approximately 28 kms.  The walk will take most of the day and the route will follow the frozen river before heading west where there are a couple of rolling hills before descending again to a frozen lake. The distance might be long but with good company and even better chat, it certainly won’t seem arduous. Once we have set up camp, dinner  will follow round an open fire (songs not compulsory) – the food will be simple but warm and hearty. As night falls, keep you heads up, now is your best chance of seeing those magnificent yet elusive Northern Lights. You’ll sleep in 2 person tents which will be provided. Breakfast, lunch, dinner included.

Day 2 - Saturday 21st January: Second day of trekking and after breakfast and packing up camp, we embark on a 22km stretch of glorious white wilderness. The trail takes us further into the wilderness. The terrain gets slightly more hilly as we enter the forests. Take deep breaths and clear out your lungs, remember you are doing something  amazing for body and soul!  Once again we will set up camp and eat dinner round the fire. If you didn’t  catch the Northern Lights last night then tonight could be the night. Bedtime stories compulsory. Breakfast, lunch, dinner included.

Day 3 - Sunday 22nd January: Legs may be sore but lungs will be clear, eyes will be bright and enthusiasm will be high for day 3 and the final 15km. The day will end at the fabulous Arctic Snow Hotel. Depending on hotel options you’ll have time to look round before you either head into your rooms or jump on a short coach ride back to Rovaniemi for your final night.  We'll have a celebratory meal where there's an opportunity to reflect and celebrate a job well done. 

https://www.breakingstrain.co.uk/arctic-trek/arctic-trek-itinerary/

We are helping to raise funds for the Celtic Foundation who support and run a number of amazing charities..........

Ability Counts, part of the Foundations programme, brings together children with Down Syndrome and Autism, and through physical activity, sport and team based play, the Foundations sessions allows participants a sense of freedom, affording them opportunities to express their feelings in a relaxed, comfortable environment.

We are aiming to raise £4,000 for the Foundation, helping them to continue to provide assistance to those who face daily challenges.

Please help us, in helping them, by making a small donation.

Many thanks

Rod and Paul