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Musher For A Minute

Learn How To Mush! 

About: This is a 1.5 hour crash course in the art of mushing and is open to those ages 12+. This tour is geared towards guests who really want to get into the nuts and bolts of modern dog sledding. Guests will spend 30 minutes covering all the details of what it takes to prepare the sled dogs and sled for the trail. Guests will then hit the trail using a double driver sled (which is kind of like the dog sledding version of a driver’s ed car) for approximately 5 miles/50 minutes (ride time may vary based on: the weights of the participants, trail conditions and the doggies pulling the sled). During this time guests will learn their Gees and Haws and practice the #1 rule of dog sledding, NEVER LET GO, with the assistance of a musher for guest and dog safety of course! As always, the mushers try to leave some time at the end for guests to share treats with the sled dogs, get photos and give belly rubs. 

Availability: 

  • Thursday – Sundays December 15th- March 31st (trail conditions permitting). There are a few holiday and vacation week exceptions.
  • 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm
    • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before reservation time. Guests that arrive 15 minutes or later than scheduled time will not be able to have full tour and refunds will not be given, no exceptions.

Who Can Participate:

  • We welcome those ages 12+ 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 which will accommodate a maximum of 2 guests or 350lbs
  • Weekends:
    • $585 per sled which will accommodate a maximum of 2 guests or 350lbs
  • Holidays & Vacation Weeks:
    • $625 per sled which will accommodate a maximum of 2 guests or 350lbs

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!

 

 

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