Snow and Paddles

Snow and Paddles A unique, passionate and professional company committed to offering a range of expeditions and courses that will provide you with a lasting experience.

10/04/2026
🔥 EXCITING NEWS! 🔥The adventure of a lifetime is calling… and we’re inviting 14 bold, adventurous souls to answer it. Yo...
09/04/2026

🔥 EXCITING NEWS! 🔥
The adventure of a lifetime is calling… and we’re inviting 14 bold, adventurous souls to answer it.
You are invited to join us for: Fire & Ice, Unleash Your Potential Through Adventure — an extraordinary journey deep into the remote, breathtaking wilderness of Sweden, 31st Jan to 7th Feb, 2027.
Myself and Nigel Startin are driven by a shared passion for creating truly life-changing experiences. This is not a holiday — it’s a rare, once-in-a-lifetime adventure designed to challenge you, inspire you, and unlock a version of yourself you didn’t know was possible.
This unforgettable experience blends thrilling winter adventures with a powerful transformational coaching programme, creating an investment in yourself that will stay with you forever.
✨ What awaits you:
🏍️ A full day snowmobiling
🐕‍🦺 Husky sledding through untouched white wilderness
🎿 Cross-country skiing across frozen landscapes
🐟 Ice Hole Fishing
❄️ Building and sleeping in a snow hole (weather permitting!)
🪵 Staying in a beautiful rustic wooden cabin
🔥 Fire-lighting
🌌 A magical hot tub and sauna under the stars (final night)
🔥 A life-changing life coaching programme delivered by UK Life Changer, Maria Hocking
💙 Deep connections and lifelong friendships
If you’re ready to step outside your comfort zone, embrace the cold, and ignite your inner fire… this is your moment ❄️🔥
What past participants have said about Fire & Ice:
🔥 “This wasn’t just a trip — it was a reset. The combination of challenge, coaching, and the raw beauty of Sweden unlocked something in me I didn’t know I was capable of.”
❄️ “Pushing through the cold, the discomfort, and the unknown showed me how strong I really am. Fire & Ice is an experience everyone should do at least once in their life.”
🌌 “From husky sledding to sitting in a hot tub under the stars, every moment felt intentional and unforgettable. I still feel the impact months later.”
🏔️ “This experience stays with you. It’s not just memories — it’s a shift in mindset that carries into everyday life.”
🔥 “Fire & Ice strips everything back to what really matters. I came home stronger, calmer, and more focused than I’ve been in years.”
Are you In?
✨ Only 14 places available — once they’re gone, they’re gone.
For a FREE, no-obligation conversation about this truly life-changing experience,
📞 Call Maria: 07922 046740
📧 Email: [email protected]
Take the first step toward an adventure that could change everything ❄️🔥

Bookings for our 2027 fire and ice week in Sweden are live on our website.
09/04/2026

Bookings for our 2027 fire and ice week in Sweden are live on our website.

🔥❄️ Fire & Ice FAQ’s

Do I need to bring a friend, or can I come solo?

This is your adventure—step into it your way. Many arrive alone, craving something more. Others bring a friend to share it with. Either way, you won’t stay a stranger for long. There’s something about this environment that forges fast friendships. By the end, you’ll feel like a team.

Do I need to be super fit?

No. This isn’t about elite fitness—it’s about courage and curiosity. The challenge isn’t running marathons… it’s embracing the cold, the wild, and the unknown. You’ll surprise yourself with what you’re capable of.

No running water… so what about toilets?

Yes—there are private “long drop” toilets in wooden cabins. Simple, practical, and part of the back-to-basics experience. This is adventure living—with just enough comfort to keep it enjoyable.

What’s the cabin like?

Your basecamp. Warm, welcoming, and alive with energy. A roaring log burner, shared meals, laughter, stories… and a place to rest after full days out in the elements. Bring a sleeping bag and pillowcase—and watch how quickly it becomes your sanctuary.

Do I need experience for the activities?

None. Just a willingness to say yes.

Power through snow-covered forests on a snowmobile.
Glide silently across frozen landscapes on skis or snowshoes.
Feel the raw energy of huskies as they pull you across a frozen lake.

You’ll be guided, supported, and encouraged every step of the way—but the experience? That’s all yours.

What makes Fire & Ice different?

This isn’t a holiday. It’s an adventure.
Out here, in the stillness and the cold, something shifts. You disconnect from the noise and reconnect with yourself. Add in powerful life coaching, and this becomes more than an adventure—it becomes a turning point. People leave feeling stronger, clearer, and ready for more.

Do I need to need life coaching?

Not at all. Come for the adventure. Stay for whatever unfolds. There’s no pressure—just space. Space to think, to breathe, to reset. You’ll take exactly what you need from it.

What do you mean by “an experience that lasts forever”?

Because once you’ve done something like this, you don’t forget it. You don’t go back to thinking small. The confidence, the clarity, the memories—they stay with you. This isn’t just a week away. It’s something that echoes into your future.

Why is it called Fire & Ice?

Because you’ll feel both—deeply. The bite of the cold air. The warmth of the fire. And the fire within you growing stronger every day you step outside your comfort zone.

Can I speak to someone before booking?

Yes—and if you feel that pull, don’t ignore it. Reach out, ask your questions, and explore whether this is your moment. No pressure. No push. Just an honest conversation about what could be waiting for you.

Date of next trip: 31st Jan to Feb 7th, 2027

Drop Maria Hocking a message on 07922 046740 to arrange a free no obligation phone or zoom call. No hard sales, just a chance to chat, ask questions and find out if this adventure is for YOU.

If you are dreaming of a new adventure or simply just craving some time away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, ...
12/03/2026

If you are dreaming of a new adventure or simply just craving some time away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, then our U.K. and overseas canoe adventures for 2026 are now up for grabs.
Let us do all the organising and worrying for you.

Some Q and A's as we get asked all the time.

Can I come as a solo traveller ?
Yes absolutely, come and make new friends.

Can we come as a group ?.
Yes of course.

Do I need any previous paddling experience ?
No, we will help you along the way. the only exception is the river Spey where we like to see some previous paddling skills.

Do I need to be super fit ?.
No, however be prepared for some aching limbs at the end of the say.

Are there toilets ?.
Yes and no as it depends on which trip you run, but all trips have toilets at some some point and at the camping spots. A loo in the wild is quite liberating :)

Can I bring my dog ?.
erm no....dogs can paddle swim but are no good with a canoe paddle.

Are there shops and pubs along the way.
Again it depends on which trip. (Sweden and the USA no) as we are in the wilds.

What is the youngest child I can bring along ?.
we can take any age, but please remember if your child is under the age of 18 you will be doing most of the work.

Whats included.
Canoes, buoyancy aids, helmets, dry bags, throw-lines, sponges, portage trolleys, shuttles, guides, fresh air, moral and life long memories.

River Wye. £195.00 per person.
This is a good river to learn to paddle on.
10th-12th April.
1st-3rd May.
26th-28th June.
21st-24th August.

The Great Glen. £495.00 per person.
Stunning scenery, and maybe spot the loch ness monster...maybe.
6th-10th June.

The river Spey. £395.00 per person.
Exciting, non stop moving water pretty much all the way.
13th-16th June.

Swedish canoe expedition. £795.00 per person.
Stunning, wild, remote. this river journey has it all.
26th July - 2nd August.

The Scottish classics. £499.00 per person.
Both part Great Glen and the Spey...all the good bits.
12th-17th September.

The Penobscot river Maine USA. £995.00 per person.
Absolutely stunning in the fall. Very remote, but worth every paddle stroke.
30th September - 7th October.
Please look at www.snowandpaddles.co.uk for more information.

Due to heavy snowfall whilst on this years snowmobile trip in Sweden I only managed to get the drone up once 🤦‍♂️.  Our ...
09/03/2026

Due to heavy snowfall whilst on this years snowmobile trip in Sweden I only managed to get the drone up once 🤦‍♂️. Our 2027 trip is now open and is from the 21st-27th of February 2027.

Well that’s another great adventure completed.  160 miles of smiles and stories to tell.  Although this is the end of th...
27/02/2026

Well that’s another great adventure completed. 160 miles of smiles and stories to tell. Although this is the end of the trip it’s not the end of good friendships.
Mountains, lakes, forests, fog, snow and even an ice storm then finally hot tub and sauna spa to soak away the aches :). You name it we have had it this week.
An amazing effort everyone involved, well done again.
Don’t miss out on our 2027 snowmobile week. https://snowandpaddles.co.uk/product/snowmobile-week-adventure-21st-feb-28th-feb-2027/ Only ten spaces available. :)

Not much to report today as you can see there wasn’t much to see 😬. Markers along the snow route and sat nav and local k...
26/02/2026

Not much to report today as you can see there wasn’t much to see 😬. Markers along the snow route and sat nav and local knowledge saved the day. Lunch was fab. Well done lads for a cracking safe day.

26/02/2026

Just having fun 🤩.

26/02/2026

Test drive 😆.

26/02/2026

Convoy coming off a 3000 foot mountain. I jumped off my snowmobile to take this footage and instantly sunk to my chest in snow.
🥶

Two amazing days of snowmobiling so far.We are now just half way through this amazing adventure, and still two more days...
26/02/2026

Two amazing days of snowmobiling so far.
We are now just half way through this amazing adventure, and still two more days traveling to go on these super fast machines. The group have covered 142km in total which explains why the participants are sleeping well at night.
Forrest, mountains, lakes, you name it we have seen it., albeit a blur sometimes😆. Why not join us and have an amazing adventure in our winter 2027 season.

Tonight’s entertainment 👏.Never a dull moment here……better than TV.     #
23/02/2026

Tonight’s entertainment 👏.
Never a dull moment here……better than TV.
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