Blog & Updates

Adventures, milestones, and everyday moments with the pack.

Richard Taimalie
Authored by Richard Taimalie
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Gear Guide
May 14, 2026

What We Use — Sled Dog Gear & Harnesses for 7 Malamutes

We are constantly asked what gear we use. With 7 Malamutes pulling, we have broken a lot of equipment. Here is the gear that actually survives.

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Life & Logistics
April 2026

The Easter Protocol: Rain, Mud, and a Kennel Overhaul

It rained all Easter. So naturally, it was the perfect time to do a massive overhaul of the malamute kennels. Here is the reality of managing a 7-dog pack in the Swedish spring.

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Featured
January 1, 2026

🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday Oden & Angel

Today marks a very special day in the Snövind pack — Oden and Angel turn 3 years old! From playful youngsters to strong, confident adults...

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Family
December 2, 2025

When You Celebrate Across Continents

There are some milestones you wish you could bottle up — not just to remember, but to share across oceans. This year, my dad turned 80 in New Zealand...

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Adventure
October 15, 2025

My First Northern Lights During a Sunday Run

What started as a routine Sunday training run turned into something magical. As Team 1 — Luna and Lokie — charged into the forest, the sky began to dance with shimmering green light...

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Kennel
August 20, 2025

A Fresh Look at Snövind Malamutes' Kennels

The kennel renovation is complete! Luna made her rounds inspecting the work, and thankfully everything met her high standards. Here's a look at the freshly updated setup...

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Daily Life
August 2025

A Ride, a Fix, and a Firewood Stack: Life at Snövind

A day out with friends, motorcycles, and plenty of firewood — just another summer day preparing for winter and life with the Snövind pack.

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Throwback
August 2025

Before the Pack: Life on Two Wheels

Before Snövind Malamutes, my love for adventure took me on the open road with my Aprilia RST 1000 Futura motorcycle. Weekends spent riding shaped the freedom and drive I bring to life today.

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Training
June 2025

Snövind Malamutes 7-Day Off-Season Training Plan

A detailed 7-day training plan for the snow-free months — featuring tyre pulls, team runs, solo walks, and age-appropriate exercises for the whole pack.

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Milestone
May 21, 2025

Pella's First Trail Run

A milestone moment for our youngest pack member! Pella took to the trail with determination, keeping up proudly beside the older Thor and Zara on her very first run...

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Adventure
May 2025

Sunday Forest Run — 7km of Joy, Mud, and a New Rookie

The Snövind Malamutes ran a 7km forest trail. Puppy Pella joined Angel and Thor for her first run — muddy fun for the whole malamute pack!

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Training
May 2025

Weekend Freedom: Off-Collar Runs with the Snövind Pack

Every weekend, when the weather allows, the Snövind Malamutes get what they love most — freedom. Off-collar adventures where the dogs stretch their legs and explore.

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Spotlight
April 2025

The Youngest Member of the Snövind Pack

At just 14 weeks old, Pella is already making her mark. She may be the smallest in the pack, but what she lacks in size, she makes up for in confidence and spirit.

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Kennel Life
December 2024

Holiday Kennel Cleaning: Snövind Malamutes Pack Update

Even while on holiday, life with the Snövind Malamutes keeps me busy! Cleaning, organizing, and making sure each dog has a fresh, cozy space.

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Seasonal
December 2024

Wished for Christmas Lights

Winter in Sweden means cold days, early sunsets, and snowy landscapes. With fewer daylight hours, every glimpse of sun feels extra special.

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Throwback
December 2022

Lokie and Luna — Skärplinge Snowy Day

A winter walk through the snow-covered forests of Skärplinge with Lokie and Luna. These two are inseparable on the trail, their playful energy lighting up even the coldest days...

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Nature
Winter 2024

Just WOW!!!

This afternoon's sunset literally looks like the sky is on fire — in Marma on our way home from Valbo. The colors are beyond beautiful reflecting off the ice!

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Lifestyle
Winter 2024

So With Less Sun

With less sun and colder days in Sweden, I've started 'sun basking' — soaking up any light I can find, coffee, warmth, and a good book.

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Lifestyle
2024

In and Around Gälve

A look at life in and around Gälve — the beautiful part of Sweden we call home. From forests and lakes to small-town charm, this region is the backdrop for life with the pack.

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Announcement
2024

Welcome to Snövind Malamutes

We are beyond excited to introduce Snövind Malamutes, our newly established kennel! Our passion for Alaskan Malamutes has led us to create this space.

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About Us
2024

Getting to Know 'Us'

Meet Richard Taimalie and Kerri Arthur — born in the same town in New Zealand, reconnected 35 years later. This is our story behind the pack.

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