Dog Sledding 2008/09 | Check out our Packages
Take in the spectacular winter scenery as you glide across our winter wonderland behind a powerful team of dogs. You'll experience nature as explorers have for hundreds of years. As they stretch out and attack the trail ahead of them, you'll enjoy the ride of a lifetime. It's amazing to watch these high-drive dogs do what they were bred to do. You'll be introduced to all aspects of modern dog sledding, including meeting the dog team, taking a ride with one or two of your friends or family members and maybe even driving the sled.
NEW for 2008/09 - dog sledding and ski-joring clinics - see details below.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Adventure Desk at 603.278.8989.
One-Hour Mini Kennel Tour/Sled Dog Ride
One-Hour Night Dog Sled Ride
Entry Level Dog Sled Clinics
Ski-Joring Clinics
Guided Ski-Joring
Information and Guidelines
One-Hour Mini Kennel Tour/Sled Dog Ride
$150 (Resort Guests: $135)
This dog sled experience will put you in the hands of an experienced musher and a well-trained team of huskies for approximately one hour (total time depends upon trail conditions). Meet the dogs, hear their unique stories, pet and receive lots of love from our four-legged staff. This experience is very hands-on, with time for discussion and questions regarding the dog breeds, husbandry, feeding and dog sled gear usage. Then you help us suit up our excited huskies and go for an approximately 20 minute ride through open fields and rolling hills. Interested participants may get an opportunity to help drive the sled - at musher's discretion, of course!
Note: Pricing is for up to two people per sled. Maximum sled capacity is three people (or 325 lbs), and there is an additional fee of $30 for the third person.
One-Hour Night Dog Sled Ride
$180 (Resort Guests: $165)
This experience begins with meeting the dogs and learning about harnessing and the commands used in dog sledding (total time depends upon trail conditions). Then, you'll pile into the sleds, and a team of excited huskies will take you on an adventure through the Nordic trails at Mount Washington Resort. You will be guided by the moon and musher headlamps, and enjoy the stars and the silhouette of the presidential range. These trails will take you through gorgeous scenery that runs along the Ammonoosuc River at the base of Mt. Washington. Terrain includes gradual inclines and declines... and a couple sharp turns just for fun! Interested participants may get an opportunity to help drive the sled - at musher's discretion, of course!
Note: Pricing is for up to two people per sled. Maximum sled capacity is three people (or 325 lbs), and there is an additional fee of $30 for the third person.
Entry Level Dog Sled Clinics
$415 for two people
(Resort Guests: $375 for two people)
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a musher, out on the trail behind an amazing team of dogs, cold air on your face and beautiful scenery around you? This is your chance to live the dream! Our clinics are designed as intensive and interactive experiences, with lots of personal attention. As such, we pair two people per sled, per musher. This is a great family adventure as well, a family of four can purchase two clinics (sleds) and receive tons of "on the runners" time for each guest! Learn all the aspects of dog sledding, from dog care and training to how to drive a sled. Upon completion of this entry-level clinic, children will receive a signed certificate of completion from the head musher. You should plan on approximately two hours for this clinic.
Ski-Joring Clinics
$360 (Resort Guests: $325)
Learn to ski-jor, a sport involving one dog, a harness, a bungee and a pair of cross-country skis. A basic understanding of cross-country skiing is required to participate. For two hours, you will spend time with a musher and your own personal sled dog learning the equipment, commands, techniques, feeding and dog care involved in ski-joring. This clinic is a must for anyone interested in taking up this exciting sport with their own dog. Upon completion of this entry-level clinic, children will receive a signed certificate of completion from the head musher. If you bring your personal skis, they must not have metal edges. Rental equipment is available right here at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center.
Guided Ski-Joring
$180 (Resort Guests: $165)
Experienced ski-jorers that have taken our level one course may participate in this guided experience with a musher. Everything will be provided, including gear and an excited husky as your hour-long companion. You must provide your own ski equipment. Explore the beautiful dog friendly loop of the Nordic trails with your furry friend following your musher guide. If you bring your personal skis, they must not have metal edges. Rental equipment is available right here at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center.
Information and Guidelines
- Since the safety of our dogs is our first priority, we strictly enforce our weight limit of 325 pounds per sled as well as a 3 person maximum per sled. This weight limit has taken into account the weight of the musher and gear.
- Minimum age for dog sled experiences: 3 years old
- Minimum age for clinics (including ski-joring): 8 years old
- Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent in the sled for all dog sled rides
- Winter attire is absolutely necessary!
- There is a two-hour cancellation policy. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Guests more than 10 minutes late forfeit their spot and will be charged for the ride.
Dogsledding at Mount Washington Resort is provided by Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel.
