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Jon Ronson braces himself for the first day of the safari in Bjorli, a little village on the edge of a vast wilderness in Norwegian Lapland Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

At first it is great fun as the huskies dash across the snow tossing their passengers thrillingly around Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

But there's still 40km to go to reach the overnight cabin Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

And time seems to be passing a little too slowly Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

As night falls, and the temperature plummets, the guide gets lost and cannot find the cabin Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

So, the party is forced to break into the first cabin they come across Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

Which, handily, turns out to be a nice homely place - but with no toilet Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

The Ronson family, in happier times at the start of their holiday, explore the Ice Lodge in Bjorli Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

The Lodge is open from November to March, and is crafted from the frozen river Rauma located on the northern edge of Geirangerfjord Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale

Jon Ronson in rare chilled-out mood Photograph: Marcus Bleasdale