“The reason we use a dog sled, rather than a snowmobile, is that the sled and dogs are durable. And we are very, very far from home.”“A dog sled can break down, but we can repair it. “American presidents come and go, but the Sirius patrol will remain. Around 80 to 100 people apply to join the Sirius patrol each year, with the only prerequisite being completion of Denmark’s basic military training. The Danish military created a permanent dog sled presence in 1950.

Source: Bangkok Post January 28, 2026 14:05 UTC