Who are we?

Sjusjøen Husky Tours was formed in 2014 by Leif Tore and Ida, and their team of very talented people and dogs have been growing since then. Today there are a total of 120 Alaska huskies at their kennel in Åsmarka, 15 mins away from Sjusjøen. Also the team consist of two boys and a girl on full time basis and a few part time helpers.

Leif Tore Lie

Leif Tore was born in Øyer/ Hafjell in Gudbransdalen and grew up with dogs since was a little child. He is educated and has experience as an industrial mechanic, specialised in plate/welding/steel structure and has been running his own company where he eventually included dog sledding. He got his first Alaskan Malamute about 18 years ago and participated in Gausdal Marathon 100km as the first ever with a sled consisting of pure Alaskan Malamutes. He is still participating in Gausdal Marathon and this coming season for the first time also The Femund race. Now however with working Alaska huskies from Sjusjøen Husky Tours.

In October 2015 a documentary was made about Leif Tore, (English subtitles).

Ida Nilseng

Ida grew up in Lillehammer, and has a degree in Business & Management and a lot of experience in tourism marketing. She is the one taking care of all the bookings, and the one you will likely be in touch with if you decide to come and join us!

She is normally also to be found up in the mountains welcoming you as you get there, making sure everything is running as it should. If you have any questions about anything, do not hesitate asking her!

Ida did also grow up with dogs, currently she has a golden retriever and also two Icelandic horses which is her passion outside of working hours.

A man sits in a snowy field with four huskies, three of which are close to him. The landscape shows snow-covered ground, some trees, and a cloudy sky.

World class dog handler with glasses and a tan baseball cap smiling outdoors, with green trees and a grassy area in the background on a sunny day.

Britta Stetak and Bjarne Hoge

We are Bjarne and Britta from Germany. Before we came to Norway , we worked together for a Forest company in the northern part of Germany. Britta worked also before in other Kennels as a Handler and Bjarne learned it the last Season working here for Leif Tore and Ida. We both enjoy it a lot to be outside all day. Especially when you can combine it with your job. We are happy to join our second season for Sjusjøen Husky Tours.

And all of our dogs

A total of 120 dogs, some of them puppies. All of them with their own little house in Åsmarka. They are well trained, and some of them join races. Running and training a lot throughout the year is what they love more than anything and makes them incredibly happy. And they are all very sociable and love to be cuddled. During summer and autumn it is possible to visit us at home, check out kennel visit.

Close-up of a happy mixed-breed dog with a tan and gray coat, wearing a harness, outdoors with trees in the background.

Ask

Pinto

A husky mix dog with black, white, and gray fur standing in the snow with its tongue slightly out, looking at the camera. A wooden structure is in the background.

Lukas

Pernille

A black dog with a happy expression being petted by a person in front of a metal cage at an animal shelter.

Doser

Black dog wearing a harness standing on snow with another dog partially visible next to it.

ChaCha

A medium-sized dog with a black head and a gray and white speckled body, standing on gravel outdoors with a fence and some buildings in the background.

Tango

A black dog with pointy ears, sitting outside on gravel, with its tongue hanging out.

Quickstep

A black and white dog with its mouth open, showing teeth, standing in snow.

Apollo

Close-up of a happy black and tan mixed-breed dog with erect ears, standing outdoors on grass, on a red leash. In the background, other dogs and trees are visible.

Lille-Føyke

A mixed breed dog with large ears, black and tan fur, standing outdoors in snow.

Balto

A black and white Siberian Husky with bright blue eyes, smiling with its mouth open, standing outdoors in a snowy environment.

Max Mekker

Close-up of a happy Siberian Husky with bright blue eyes, black and white fur, wearing a harness and leash, outdoors in a snowy environment with some people and dogs in the background.

Bianca

A close-up of a white and black dog with curious eyes, standing outdoors on gravel, wearing a green collar, with a chain leash attached.

Azlak

A black and white dog with a predominantly black face, white stripe running down the center of its face, and white markings on its chest and legs, standing on snow outdoors.

Liam

A happy, wet Siberian Husky dog with a big tongue hanging out, standing outdoors on a gravel surface with trees in the background.

Harley

A black and white dog with tan markings around its eyes and cheeks, outdoors in the snow, with trees in the background.

Mummi

Close-up of a husky dog with blue eyes and a black and white coat, standing outdoors in a snowy environment.

Bjarne

A Siberian Husky dog with blue eyes standing on snow with snowmobiles in the background.

Frost

A black dog with brown eyes and a white patch on its chest, standing outdoors on snow, wearing a harness and attached to a chain.

Jenka

A black and white dog with a black head, wearing a collar, standing outdoors on a leash in a park or yard. There is grass, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.

Jive

A black and tan dog with amber eyes standing outdoors in a snowy landscape.

Billy Betong

Black dog with snow on face and tongue out, standing in snow with other dogs in background.

Space

A playful black and white puppy with one blue eye, tongue out, outdoors with greenery and a body of water in the background.

Charlotte

Cute black and tan Siberian Husky dog standing on a dirt ground near some bushes and a building.

Mick

A black and white dog with floppy ears, standing on a gravel surface with a collar around its neck, tongue out, looking toward the camera.

Kvist

A wet Siberian Husky with blue eyes licking its nose on a rocky pathway, with other dogs visible in the background.

Diana

Lona is the real boss of Sjusjøen Husky Tours. You will find her in the cabin in Sjusjøen, likely close to the campfire, making sure everyone are served and happy. She will not hesitate helping you in case you have trouble finishing your food, although she tends to put on weight and Ida keeps telling her to watch her diet.

Asap

A black and white Siberian Husky dog with brown eyes, panting with its tongue out in a snowy landscape under a blue sky.

Timian

Terror

Close-up of a brown and black dog with alert ears and a collar.

Kiara

Black dog with one eye winking, outdoors on gravel, with a wooden fence in the background.

Obama

A dog with a friendly expression, standing outdoors in a snowy area, wearing a harness.

Dolly

Black dog with tongue out standing outdoors on green grass with trees in the background, wearing a harness and collar.

Rumba

Black dog with brown eyes standing on gravel, standing outdoors near a building.

Quickstep

Smiling black and white dog with a harness and leash outdoors in snowy setting.

Byggmester Bob

Close-up of a black dog with an orange leash, sticking out its tongue, outdoors in a grassy area with other dogs in the background.

Blackbull

Cute black and white puppy with pointed ears lying on grass outdoors, tongue out.

Kon-Tiki

A white mixed-breed dog with black and brown markings on its face, standing outdoors on a dirt surface, looking at the camera with a relaxed expression.

Jagger

A black and white dog sitting outdoors on a gravel path, with a happy expression and a leash attached.

Krekling

A wet dog with closed eyes standing on rocky ground, attached to a leash.

Indi