WINTER SLED DOG TOURS
General Information
Reserve a Dog Sled
Reservations must be made at least 12 hours in advance.We offer 2-3 trips per day and have four sleds available per time slot. If you have a large group (over 8)call for customization .The price is $375 PER sled.Once booked, you will receive a confirmation.We will send a TEXT to the number provided with instructions and directions between 4-7pm the night before your scheduled trip.
The Dog Sled
A sled fits two people or 375 pounds comfortably and the price is $375 PER SLED.Every sled has a guide on it.We can sometimes fit a lap child if under the weight limit but we do not put more than 2 adults and a lap child in a sled.It is uncomforatbale and damages the equipment when the sled is overloaded.If the sled is overloaded,we reserve the right to ask someone to stay behind.
Meeting Place
Tours leave from our base camp kennel either at our Ranch in Hesperus, Trails in Mancos, or at Molas Pass. We choose the best trails for the trip. All trails are within 60 minutes or less of downtown Durango and you will receive a text the evening before the trip with directions. If you do not hear from us by 7pm, we may not have correct contact info so please call us.
Timing
Tours last approximately two hours, depending on snow conditions. It is important to be on time, but you do not need to arrive early as we may be out on the trail.You will get a mushing lesson before getting on the sled, and you will finish with a hot chocolate after mingling with your dogs and giving them treats.
What to Wear
Dress in layers and snow boots, hats, gloves and a smile. This is a cold weather activity so dress accordingly. We have a photographer on site to capture it all and purchasing a disc with the all the photos is totally up to you! Trails are all above 8,000 feet so wear sunscreen. We go in ALL conditions (snow or no snow!) so be prepared for all weather.
How to Book a Tour By Dogsled
1. How Many sleds do you need? Two adults per sled, not to exceed 375 lbs.
Pick a Time 9:30 or 12:30 (3:30 are only offered during the X-mas season and busy times)
2. Go to the Booking Calendar Tab, click "Book It" button for desired date and time.
You will see how many sleds are still available for that day and time.
3. At the reservation page, you will need to fill in number of sleds needed.
Sleds fit two people not to exceed 375 pounds.
4. You will receive a confirmation.
We go in all conditions and this trip is non-refundable!
5. You WILL receive a text to the number provided between 4-7pm on the eve of trip.
If you do not hear from us by 7pm, call us at (970)759-1691 we may have incorrect info.
*For Odd numbered families, we reserve the right to ask an adult to stay behind, even if you are under the weight limit, if you cannot fit comfortably in the sled. Overloading sleds causes undue wear and tear on the sleds and older children may not enjoy this once in a lifetime adventure sitting in someone's lap!
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