Snow and Paddles

01/01/2025

23/12/2024

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

17/12/2024

"If you work hard, you deserve to play hard"
Why not join us on a proper 8 day snowmobile adventure with a solid 4 days driving whilst covering 200 miles of mountains, lakes and forrest in stunning Sweden.
Be aware this not some multi day little excursion tour that will leave you frustrated....you deserve better.
2nd-9th February 2025.
https://snowandpaddles.co.uk/product/snowmobile-week-adventure-2nd-9th-march-2025/

17/12/2024

Spread the word please.
1st-8th of February 2026 may seem a long way away, however this is the first of our open survival charity events in Sweden.
limited to 14 spaces, so why not challenge yourself whilst fundraising for a worthy cause of your choice on this epic adventure.
https://snowandpaddles.co.uk/product/the-charity-of-your-choice-arctic-challenge/

14/12/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Kevin Wyatt, Hans Lindberg, Bengt Åström, Colin Skinner, Gillian Wyatt, Sam Jansen, Caroline Moore, Beth Hancock, Anna Brimsted, Clare Rutz Rutter

🙏 fans

10/12/2024

Free snowman building kit For our winter chill/adventure week in Sweden. 9th-16th February 2025.

Now buy one get one half price...thats people not carrots:)

https://snowandpaddles.co.uk/product/swedish-winter-adventure-2022/

04/12/2024

One thing as a business owner I openly admit to is being totally useless at asking people to leave a review when they have finished their adventure with us, (even though many of you lovely people have come back time and time again).

This is probably down to myself hating to leave reviews for those day to day purchases for the most trivial items purchased ....boooooring.

So if you have been on a course/adventure please leave a review on our website if you wish, apparently it helps ...allot ?????
I know I am a late neanderthal to the party and we should have literally hundreds by now.

I am fortunate to remember everyone over the years who have had an adventure with us, so an honest review will be rewarded if you return on another adventure...wink wink.🤣

Update 6th December.
Thank you everyone for all your amazing reviews and feed back.
Honestly you are the stars of the show.
For those that had trouble adding a review...apparently you just go to the trip you attended, click reviews then scroll down to the bottom and add your review......phew i got there in the end.

04/12/2024

New for 2025.
The Scottish Classics canoe adventure. 2nd-7th August 2025

When it comes to paddling in Scotland, two paddle routes are synonymous, The Great Glen and the River Spey which come to mind.
The problem is that to do both of these canoe routes you would need to take nearly two weeks off just to do them both.

So at Snow and Paddles we have devised a week long paddling trip that offers you the best of both worlds by combining the best bits of these two very different river/Loch systems to give you the best Paddling experiences.

Limited to 8 spaces.

Included.
Canoes 2 person per canoe.
Paddles 3 per canoe.
portage trolley.
Buoyancy aid.
Helmet.
Throwline.
Sponges and bailers.
Tent.
Sleeping mattress.
Stove and pots and fuel.
2 x dry ration meals per day (breakfast and Dinner)
Qualified UK guide.

£645.00 per person.
Group and solo adventurers, novices to experts are all welcome.

www.snowandpaddles.co.uk

19/11/2024

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines have some amazing flight deals on this week.....hurry hurry. Our snowmobile week adventure is the 2nd - 9th February 2025. Limited spaces available.

Snowmobile season will soon be upon us....yay.
According to the Swedes we were the first UK company to have qualified guides ...crikey.
Book now its only eight days of adrenaline fuelled fun.
www.snowandpaddles.co.uk

19/11/2024

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines have some absolutely amazing cheap flight on this week only.

We still have spaces for our 2025 snowmobile week 2nd-9th February.
Nuff said .....and thank you again...real reviews from real people.

DH

“What a trip! Riding through amazing snow covered forests, wind swept mountains, big open lakes and forest meadows full of waist deep powder. What could be better? The snowmobiles are modern agile, easy to ride and if you fancy have a sports button to make them even more exciting. They are not your average tourist tourer machine.

The Snow and Paddles team did a fantastic job with the logistics of the whole thing and with an in-depth local knowledge the route was tailored to the conditions and the abilities of the group.

All in all spot on.”

RM

“What an amazing trip this is. I have been on many Snow and Paddles trips and this has got to be at the top of my favourites list. Solo on a snowmobile in a group of like minded folk. The scenery is breathtaking. Every day the snow was different for us due to temperature changes, making the experience very different. This added to the challenge and excitement of travelling all day by snowmobile. Travelling as a group means plenty of help if you get stuck. Staff were great at giving tips on how to improve your skills. The snowmobiles were top of the range. 4 full days of fun with a couple of days at the end to chill out and recharge before returning to the UK. Thanks Snow and Paddles for the chance to see Sweden at its best by snowmobile. Here’s to the next trip, wherever it maybe.”

NC
“This is the most amazing trip. Having done the Survival Challenge some years ago I really enjoyed the Snowmobile day and always wanted to do it again. Seeing this trip, I jumped at the chance.

Having a Snowmobile each and covering almost 300km across the 4 days was great. On the first day riding, having the time to really get used to how the machine handles and how different “snow” affects it… Following from that learning the best way to dig a snowmobile out of deep snow (see the pictures). Helping each other out of various situations and how to adjust the heated handgrips (this was key….)

Some of the sights where breath taking – from almost a complete “white out” one day to an amazing sun rise the next. Riding through the woods on more “technical” parts of the route (a bit like single track mountain biking) to high speed to the very top of a mountain… Handing the keys back was hard after 4 days…

A great trip and amazing value for money with flights, accommodation, snowmobile and fuel all included… Thanks Snow and Paddles….”

KW
“Just returned form the Snowmobile Week Recce trip, and can only say its well worth doing. Exhilarating trek through glorious winter landscapes, great machines riding solo, with a great group of guys. Camaraderie is the key to this trip, helping each other out of deep snow and back at the cabin. We had sightings of individual Moose and small herds of Reindeer. This is one of several trips I have been on with Snow and Paddles and have enjoyed every one, from the survival course, winter chill out and canoeing in Scotland. Always carried out with professional, safe attitude along with fun. Highly recommended!”

PS
“If your thinking about this trip I would strongly recommend it. You will see some of the most picturesque views on this planet, spectacular sunrises, beautiful snow filled forests and stunning wilderness that would make you think you was in Narnia.

This trip is not just a quick lap around a flat loop! You get your own machine and set off on a adventure that sees you riding all day for four days through what only can be described as a majestic landscape.

The staff at Snow and Paddles are brilliant too and even if you are a novice at riding a snowmobile they talk you through how the machine works and also show you how to recover your machine if it gets stuck. They also arrange the convoy that allows you to go at your own pace, whether that be slow or fast.

How do I know all this? Well, I have just returned from this trip and already looking to book again for next year!! 10/10″

04/11/2024

NEW FOR OUR 2025 UK CANOEING SEASON.

We now include the following items to make life easier for you, or you simply don't have all the equipment and yet would like to try a canoeing adventure before outlaying monies on equipment.

Each UK based canoe adventure we will supply you with the following.

1 x 2 person tent.
1 x cooking stove and gas.
1 x cooking pot.
1 x luxury sleeping mattress.
2 x dehydrated meals (breakfast and evening dinner per 24 hours)
1 x 100 litre dry bag.
1 x 30 litre dry bag.
Campsite fees where necessary.

Additionally equipment that comes as standard.
Canoe.
Bouyancy aid.
Helmet.
Three Ainsworth paddles per boat.
Throw line.
Portage trolley (where needed).
Sponge.
Flotation bags
Qualified Guide.

We have availability for the following UK adventures.
River Wye 25th-27th April - 6th-8th June - 18th-20th July 2025 £195.00 per person.

The Great Glen 5 days (Scotland) 14th-19th June 2025
£575.00 per person.

The river Spey (Scotland) 21st-24th June 2025.
£449.00 per person.

We also have availability for our Swedish 8 day magical wilderness canoe adventure 24th-31st August 2025.
£795.00 per person.

2 spaces availably for our breathtaking USA 8 day canoe adventure to Maine 23rd-30th September 2025.
£995.00 per person.

Groups and individual participants are welcome and novice to experienced all welcome too.

If you have your own group or charity etc, and non of the above dates work for you then please get in touch for your own bespoke date and we will do our best to make your dreams come true.

Discounts to be applied if you bring your own canoeing and camping equipment.

www.snowandpaddles.co.uk
Call free on 0800 0432509
email: [email protected]

21/10/2024

Are you looking for the adventurer within?.
The Incredible Pulk Is back now for March 16th-23rd 2025.

This will be the first time since 2017 that we have run this trip and we feel we should get this into the 2025 season and all the other winter season going forward.

Imagine spending 8 exhilarating days in the heart of Swedens wilderness, whilst being the first to be on this new recce trip route, that will make you a master of sled pulling across some of the most incredible wilderness that Sweden has to offer.

What's Included.
Transfers to and from the local airport (OSD Ostersund) in Sweden.
Remote off grid log Cabin
Food whilst at the cabin
Pulk Sled.
Cross country Skis
Snowshoes
Group Tent whilst out on the trail
Cold weather sleeping system for your time on the trail
Hot tub
Sauna
Guides
Training
Safety and support equipment

What's not included.
Flights
Chef
Cleaner ...as we work as a team
Personal travel insurance

As this is new trip that we want to trial for the future seasons we are offering this trip and all listed above for £795.00 per person and the group size will be kept to 8 participants.

10/10/2024

All of our 2025 canoe adventure dates are now on our website for the USA, Sweden and the U.K. adventures.
If you have dreamt of paddling a canoe and would like all the hassle and logistics taken care of, so you can truly enjoy your adventure then please go to our website.
www.snowandpaddles.co.uk

01/10/2024

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines have some amazing flight deals on offer this week....hurry hurry, they don't hang around for long.

Stuff Black Friday deals this is a far better offer.

Buy one and bring a friend/partner for half price.

We are limiting the amount of spaces available so you have a more quieter time to relax and enjoy yourselves.

The time for a break is often when you don’t have the time.
Imagine a week away in a remote candle lit off grid cabin surrounded in a snowy wilderness.
8 days of digital detox and no running around like crazy…. If this appeals then this is our chill out adventure week where you can do as much or as little as you wish.
Included.
Transfers to and from the local airport in Sweden.
Accommodation (remember it’s off grid)
All food.
Cross country skiing, dog sledging, ice fishing, snowmobile day, with spa at the end.
Hot tub, sauna.

Not included
Flights,.
cleaner
Chef
Personal expenses
Travel insurance.
Low deposit for now.
£1295.00 per person 9th-16th March 2025 www.snowandpaddles.co.uk

01/10/2024

Typical … now started to rain 🤦‍♂️ as soon as my tent was nearly dry after cleaning and re-proofing …..so the new office manager Mr Essence (aka Bruce) is refusing to move on principle. How rude of me to try to dry my tent indoors.

01/10/2024

Now that our canoe season is over, it’s now time to start thinking about our winter season .
Nothing like a bit of tent washing and re water proofing on a windy day.