Wilderness Life - that's us Michael and Manuela
We were born and raised in Switzerland and have been a couple since 2010. Here in Lapland we are fulfilling a dream that was not planned, but as life sometimes plays out, a chance has suddenly arisen for us. Starting with 2 huskies we now have a pack of 11 sled dogs that belong to our family. Animal welfare and health is always our top priority.
Due to our common interest in nature and animals as well as the desire for a career change, we founded the company Huskytrek in 2015. This is how we made our hobby a profession. In 2018 we were in Lapland for the first time on holiday, then bought a holiday house (the log house on the lake) and so one thing came to another. In April 2020 we took over Wilderness Life. Through Corona we have decided to postpone the emigration by 1.5 years. Since December 2021, we have been living here in Lapland and running Wilderness Life together. Everyone has their area of responsibility, everyone has their strengths and together we complement each other and are a great team.
Michael Raschle
I was born in 1980. As a trained truck Chauffeuer, until a few years ago I drove with a lot of passion in Germany and abroad.
With the training as a dog trainer and the founding of Huskytrek came a professional change for me. Since the age of 15, sled dogs have been a part of me that is indispensable. In addition to my passion for the dogs, I like to spend my free time fishing and canoeing on the water.
I speak German a little English and am learning Swedish.
Manuela Steinmann
I was born in 1987. I completed my apprenticeship as a service specialist in gastronomy and until 2010 worked in restaurants where I worked for several years as Chef de Service. In 2018+19, I completed the Bäuerinnenschule at the Strickhof in Winterthur.
In 2008/9 I did a year abroad in New Zealand and worked in a restaurant where I could also improve my English skills. I am very sociable and especially like the treatment of visitors and guests.
My great passion besides the dogs and cats are the horses and riding. Since I was little, my happiness is on the back of the horses. I hope to be able to pursue this hobby here in Lapland.
I speak German and English and I am Swedish learning
Our Huskies
Shila
Siberian Husky x Alaskan Malamut
Born 12.7.2010
Our grandmother in the team. She had 3 puppies – Luna Alaska and Balto. She has a very quiet character and is therefore a super children's dog where even the youngest ones could walk with her. As a train dog sees itself not really but as a companion dog.
Half-Sister of Cheyenne
Balto
Siberian Husky x Alaskan Malamut
Born 19.10.2014
He is a worker through and through and now also runs lead. He is a real water rat and very cuddly.
Alaska
Siberian Husky x Alaskan Malamut
Born 19.10.2014
She is a super team dog and enchants with her special blue and blue-brown eye. She is very curious and sometimes wears pink glasses while working.
Luna
Siberian Husky x Alaskan Malamut
Born 19.10.2014
She is so similar to her mom Shila. Very quiet character and therefore great with children Great teamdog and when working always with it.
Inuk
Purebred Siberian Husky
Born 23 October 2015
We chose him as a puppy. He wants to be everywhere. When working, he knows only one mode: full throttle. There is no more holding for Him.
Yakari
Purebred Siberian Husky
Born 2 August 2017
We chose him as a puppy.
He is a very proud boy. He lives for work and there is only 200% for him. You have to slow it down here.
Maize
Siberian husky
Born 29. November 2017
Came to us at 14 weeks as an emergency. He is quite a macho that he also lets hang out. That’s why he lives a lot with us in the house with our 6 cats who like to cuddle with him and sleep together.
Kaya
Siberian Husky x Wolfhound
Born 22.6.2023
She came to us at 5 months as an emergency. She is our princess and diva. She is a top leader. She is the smallest, but works for 2.
Togo
Elim
Siberian husky
Born 6.11.2025
Our lukewarm who already has the feeling he is the greatest.
According to age, a lot of mischief in the head but who is working he is already fully involved. Of course, according to age.
Rainbow Bridge
Cheyenne
13.7.2010 – 19.1.2024
Alaskan Malamut
With her blue eyes she has a special charisma. She is a top leader who can be relied on in every situation. It has shown many young people how the whole thing works.
Yukon
25.11.2011- 31.5.2025
Siberian husky
Come to us as an emergency in 2013.
He is our Sunny Boy. With his cauliflower ear, he not only looks like a giant slit ear, he is also one. He is Dad of Luna, Alaska and Luna.
Baiyok
19.6.2012 – 11.6.2025
Purebred Siberian Husky
Joined us in 2016 from a racing team. He is the resting pool in the pack and runs in the lead. He is a gentleman, loves to flirt and is totally cuddled.
