Mini Mush

Great for families or small groups

About: This experience is a modified version of our popular 1.5 hour tour and is open to those ages 2+. On our standard 1.5 hour tour, we accommodate a maximum of 3 guests/350lbs per sled and go on a 5 mile ride. On this tour, we can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests/850lbs per sled because party members take turns going on a 2.5 mile ride. This tour still starts with 30 minutes of dog time and as always, 10-15 minutes is left at the end to say thank you to the doggies for a job well done. To help better explain how this tour works we have put together a scenario below comparing our 1.5 hour adventure and our Mini Mush adventure  …

1.5 HOUR TOUR EXAMPLE -> Family of 4 (2 adults 2 children). 30 minute meet and greet, 2 sleds going out at the same time on a 5 mile/50 minute ride, with 10-15 minutes at the end to say thank you to the sled dogs. 

ON THIS MINI MUSH TOUR -> Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children). 30 minute meet and greet, 1 sled goes out with 2 family members on a 2.5 mile/25 minute ride (during this time the other 2 family members will drive to the nearby trail turnaround) at the halfway trail turnaround, riders swap places and the other 2 family members ride 2.5 miles / 25 minutes back, with 10-15 minutes at the end to say thank you to the sled dogs.

As you can see from the example provided above, this tour can be a good cost cutting option for families and groups but the trade-off is that guests are not out riding at the same time together or on the trail for a long.

Availability:

• Thursday – Sundays, December 15th – March 17th (trail conditions permitting). There are a few holiday and vacation week exceptions.
• 8:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, & 5:30pm
  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled reservation. Any guests that arrive 15 minutes or later after their reservation time will not be able to have full tour and no refunds will be given, no exceptions.

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

Cost:

• Weekdays:
  • $550 per sled (6 guests or 800lbs maximum)
• Weekends:
  • $595 per sled (6 guests or 800lbs maximum)
• Holidays & Vacation Weeks:
  • $650 per sled (6 guests or 800lbs maximum)

~ Again, guests will be splitting up into 2 smaller groups and taking turns going on a shorter ride using 1 sled. Your group needs to be able to split up into two groups of no more than 3 guests or 425lbs for ride. Please note that 3 riders at one time option is geared towards parties with children. Our sleds can not accommodate 3 adults even if they meet the weight requirement, no exceptions.

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)
• 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 WILL NOT be 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).*