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1.5 Hour Tour

Our Most Popular Adventure!

About: This is an introductory dog sledding adventure open to those ages 2+. This experience last about 1.5 hours from start to finish which is where it gets it name. The mushers encourage guests to be hands on to their comfort level. Participants can meet the sled dogs, pat them, ask questions, and even help prepare the doggies for the trail. Once the doggies and sled are prepared, guests will then embark on a 5 mile/50 minute ride (ride time varies depending on guest weights, trail conditions and the doggies pulling the sled). The mushers always try to leave a few minutes at the end to  chat and say thank you with belly rubs, pats and doggie cookies! (dog treats) for a job well done.

Availability: 

  • Thursday – Sundays December 15th – March 17th (trail conditions permitting). There are a few holiday and vacation week exceptions.
  • 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, & 5:30pm
    • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure you are here with us on time. We have many tours throughout the day and can not delay departure times. If guests arrive 15 minutes after their scheduled time we will not be able to take you out on tour and no refunds are given.

Who Can Participate:

  • We welcome those ages 2+ for this adventure
  • All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
  • Participants who are pregnant may not participate
  • Participants who have recently sustained an injury or undergone surgery may not participate

Costs:

  • Weekdays:
    • $435 per standard sled (2 guests or 350lbs maximum)
    • $460 per standard sled (2 guests with additional 3rd person small child 350lbs maximum) Please note that this option is for 2 adults and 1 small child. Leg room does not allow for 3 adults to ride in one sled no exceptions.
    • $525 per extended sled (2 guests or 425lbs maximum)
  • Weekends:
    • $460 per standard sled (2 guests or 350lbs maximum) 
    • $485 per standard sled (2guests with 3rd person small child 350lbs maximum). Please note that this option is for 2 adults and 1 small child. Leg room does not allow for 3 adults to ride in one sled no exceptions. 
    • $550 per extended sled (2 guests or 425lbs maximum)
  • Holidays & Vacation Weeks:
    • $525 per standard sled (2 guests or 350lbs maximum) 
    • $550 per standard sled (2 guests with 3rd person small child 350lbs maximum) Please note that this option is for 2 adults and 1 small child. Leg room does not allow for 3 adults to ride in one sled no exceptions. 
    • $575 per extended sled (2 guests or 425lbs maximum)

What We Recommend You Bring:

  • A warm winter jacket that is water/weather resistant
  • Snow pants
  • Insulated winter boots with thick wool or synthetic socks (please avoid Uggs and cotton as they will not keep your feet warm when wet)
  • Winter gloves that are water/weather resistant
  • Goggles and/or sunglasses
  • A scarf or facemask
  • A warm hat
  • Extra layers for warmth like pullovers and long johns (avoid cotton as it will not keep you warm when wet)
  • “Yak Traks” or grips to put on the bottom of your boots
  • A headlamp and/or flashlight to help navigate the kennel is a must for those you joining us for an evening run
  • Gratuity for both the 2 & 4 leggers is always appreciated, they all work very hard to ensure you have a safe and fun adventure!

 

Is it your first time riding in a touring dog sled? Below is a video of what you can expect.

While we are typically on winter sleds from the end of December until mid-March, your musher may use a rolling dog sleds to conduct your tour if trail conditions permit. Refunds are not issued in the event that trail conditions require use of a rolling dog sled. For guests and dog safety, being hands on and driving the sled is at the discretion of your musher.

*After making a successful online reservation, an automated confirmation letter is sent out immediately. This confirmation letter contains driving and parking instructions, a list of items we recommend you wear/bring along and a receipt for your records. If you don’t see a confirmation email in your inbox, please be sure to check your spam/junk folder as our automated messages get filtered into there frequently these days (this is especially important for Gmail users to take note of as we almost always get put into the junk folder).*