14/01/2026
What does it really take to win the world’s toughest sled dog races?
In this episode, we sit down with a true legend – the GOAT Thomas Wærner ( .waerner_berserkkennel ). Iditarod champion. Multiple Finnmarksløpet and Femundløpet winner. The man who made Norwegian sled dog racing history by winning both Finnmarksløpet and Femundløpet in the same season – for a deep conversation about the mindset behind world-class performance.
Inner drive.
Total commitment.
The willingness to put almost everything else aside in pursuit of excellence.
Thomas speaks openly about the sacrifices, the reality of working with sponsors (it’s a full-time job, not just logos on a jacket), life priorities, leadership, and powerful stories from the trail. He also shares thoughts ahead of his upcoming expedition with Norwegian business icon Kjell Inge Røkke.
Guiding the conversation is our host Kari Toft ( )– a legendary nature communicator in Norway, known from decades of NRK productions. With a twinkle in her eye and deep respect for the wild, we describ her as Norway’s female answer to Sir David Attenborough 😝
Hundehuset is a podcast for sled dog mushers, dog people, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Most likely the only podcast in Norway fully dedicated to sled dog racing and the life around it.
We are proud to produce Hundehuset at .no – telling stories from the Arctic, from the trails, from the dogs, and from the people who live for this world.
🎙️ Hundehuset Podcast (in Norwegian)
Episode out now.
