About us

Our valley Kari Solvang Hope and Ulf Hope 3656 Atrå Norway Tlf:+47- 35 09 73 74 Mob: + 47-47 75 59 41 Mail us	We are a family of four living in Atrå close to Hardangervidda, a mountain plateau in the South of Norway. We bought our first two Siberians in 2001 from Brattalid kennel In 2002 two new dogs were bought from Rikke Bergendahl and from then there was no turning back. . We now try to keep the number of dogs to a maximum of 12 dogs, but it isn't easy.. Siberians`toughness and other polar qualities fascinate us and make us stay with the breed. Our aim besides using our dogs for recreational purposes, is to have enough good dogs to enter mid- and long distance races. We sometimes show our dogs, mainly in specialty shows. Through import of some dogs we have established contact with Siberian Husky kennels in other countries and find these connections both interesting and useful.
	Kari Born in 1962 in Rjukan Profession: Teacher (major studies; English and Geography) Mushing experience: Got her first polar dog (a dubious Greenland dog) in 1979. In 1980 she got an Alaskan Malemute, Tote-Um’s Ballard Queen. Used both dogs for hiking, skijoring, backpacking and pulka. A wired haired pointer was bought in 1989. It was used for hunting, backpacking and pulling. Ran her first purebred sprint race in 2006, first open mid-distance race in 2008 and first open long distance race in 2009. Wants to continue racing in mid- and long distance races Other interests: Photography, Outdoor life, Knitting, reading, sewing and music. Has been a fitness instructor for 10 years
	Ulf Born in 1972 in Kongsberg Profession: Teacher and a one-man company(major studies; outdoor life and guiding) Mushing experience: Started with Kari’s wirehaired pointer and has since expanded as the number of Siberians has increased. Ran his first purebred sprint race in 2004 together with his first open mid-distance race. Ran his first long distance race in 2007, after he was a handler for Tom Arne Kristiansen at Femund 400 in 2006. Other interests: Outdoor-life, archery and bow-making, reading and making outdoor clothing.
	Tuva Born 1996 in Atrå Mushing experience: Has been part of our dog-life since she was born. Ran her first children’s race in 2004 and has raced both in children- and recruit races since. Will be part of the handler team at Femund 400 in 2010. Other interests: Reading(especially fantasy), photography, archery, outdoor life(is a scout), gaming, swimming, piano. Tuvas fotoblog
	Hein Born 2001 in Atrå Mushing experience: We bought our first two Siberians when Hein was 6 months old. He entered his first children’s race in 2005, and has entered children races ever since. He does a great job with socializing puppies. Other interests: Football, scouting, swimming, piano, gaming and reading.
	Loppa The queen of the house! We got her in 2005 to help us keep the mice away. She is an effective hunter, using the nights to keep the population of mice down, and the days to lie in Hein’s bed. She is very good at keeping distance to the dogs and their yard, so hopefully, she will live a long life.
	Loke Arrived in November 2009. A beautiful male, who will keep Loppa company. Hopefully, he also learns to keep away from the dogs.
Snørokk Crafts: Here will we present some of the things we make; mittens, anoraks, sweaters, blankets, etc.
Equipment: Here we will present tried and preferred equipment for outdoor life and mushing.