English – Philipp Bergau Polar Guiding

Philipp Bergau grew up as an ordinary Berlin city boy with no intention living in the outdoors. A decent education, a study after that, then working as an event lighting technician- that was the plan. But 10 years ago, it all changed when he got his first sleddog out of a dog shelter. Since then it was a constant improvement from city life, to a cabin in the woods of Germany, to 4 years of guiding people in northern Sweden. And finally, coming up to Svalbard with 5 of his own bred dogs. During all this time he learned allot from different people/musher and he did read all he could. The rest of the time he spent on multiple week hikes during summer and on the sled and skis during winter time.

Now he and his 8 Alaskan Malamutes are living between Åre and Svalbard

Resting Day

April 16, 2016

Resting day. So, time to just spend some quality time with the boys, cut nails, brush them, check equipment and do some belly rubbing 😊

Welcome to Svalbard

April 14, 2016

Me and the boys are having a good time at this time of the year. The weather is beautiful with a solid -10 to -15C. Soon we`ll head out for longer tours on our own…