Greenland's Warming Climate Impacts Dogsledding Traditions
Greenland's Warming Climate Impacts Dogsledding Traditions
US · Published Feb 10, 2026
Climate change in Greenland is making dogsledding routes unsafe due to repeated melting and freezing of snowfall.
The sled dog population in Greenland has halved in the last 20 years due to the shrinking sledding season and dehydration issues.
Some Greenland mushers are adapting to the changing climate by using wheeled sleds during the summer months.
Climate change impacts Greenland's dogsledding practices
Greenland is undergoing profound transformations due to a warming climate, significantly impacting its traditional dogsledding practices. As reported by The Rogersville Review, the recurrent cycles of melting and freezing snowfall have rendered several routes perilous, thereby curtailing the sledding season. The well-being of sled dogs is also at risk, with dehydration becoming a common issue due to diminished snowfall.
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