Dog Sledding Tours and Winter Mushing Adventures

Experience the thrill of a dog sledding tour this winter! Glide over the snow and explore the winter wilderness as energetic and beautiful husky dogs lead your sled. There’s a dog sledding adventure perfect for you whether it’s a short educational sled dog tour or a multi-day vacation learning about the special bond between musher and dogs.

Here’s a list of fantastic dog sledding tours offered in the states.

Alaska Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Ididaride Sled Dog Tours “If you’re Brave enough to visit Alaska in the winter, we’ll give you the full experience! These tours are the real thing. Every run is helping train the dogs for the iditarod, and every dog either has or will race. Enjoy learning how to drive your own dog team as we travel through pristine Alaskan Wilderness.”

Osmar Racing & Tours “Located in the Caribou Hills of Alaska’s Kenai Peninusula, we offer custom dog sled rides or tours, or give you the opportunity of a lifetime to compete in a mid-distance or long-distance dog sled race. Whether you have been dog mushing before, or have never seen a sled dog, you will be in for a trip of a lifetime. All of our adventures are custom catered to fit your dreams and budget. ”

Husky Homestead “Jeff King is recognized as the “Winningest Musher in the World.” Let us share the wonderful enthusiasm of the Alaskan Husky with you. Come to understand the special relationship between musher and dog. Soak in 30 years of Alaska dog-mushing stories from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome with a champion Iditarod team.”

The Great Alaska Husky Ranch “In Beautiful Gustavus, Alaska! Husky Ranch owners Chris & Marilyn Trump are descendants of one of the first original homesteaders, Abraham Lincoln Parker, that came here in 1916. Visitors from all over the world come to Glacier Bay to see the beautiful views, glaciers, wildlife and now they can also experience the thrills of dog sledding.”

Alaska Dog Sledding “Alaska dog mushing trips into some of Alaska’s most beautiful and remote locations with a cabin and heated safari style accommodations. Your lodge based dog sledding adventure with us is along the shores of the clear Golsovia river, nestled between the foot of the South River mountains and Norton Sound, a part of the Bering Sea in western Alaska. This is the pristine Alaska setting of your dreams and perfect setting for Alaska adventure travel and Alaska dog.”

California Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Wilderness Adventures Dog Sled Tours “Wilderness Adventures Dog sled tours offers an Adventure of a lifetime. Come and join us, as we explore the majestic and spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains. Enjoy a dog sledding adventure at Lake Tahoe under the reigns of experienced musher Brian Maas.”

Mammoth Dog Teams “Mammoth Dog Teams offers a rewarding day tour for your dog mushing experience. Enjoy the Eastern Sierra with your personal team of sled dogs. Enjoy an educational narrative on the inner workings of the team from your “Musher”.”

Colorado Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Cosmic Cruisers Sled Dog Tours “Cosmic Cruisers offers unforgettable wilderness sled dog adventures for all ages and abilities. You can choose between an all day tour or our shorter tour, which is just minutes from Crested Butte Mountain Resort. We specialize in introducing you to the basics of mushing and, when desired, teaching you to run a team of rambunctious, very experienced huskies on a pristine wilderness trail.”

Mountain Musher Dog Sled Rides “We run on a private trail at the Lazy J Ranch out of Wolcott, 10 miles west of Beaver Creek. The sleds will take you through glades of Aspen and Pine trees. Come enjoy the quiet solitude of nature and all it splendor found on a Mountain Musher ride.”

Durango Dog Ranch “Gretchen and Gregg are seasoned guides who have been training and running dogs for over 10 years. Join them for a dog powered exploration of the snowy peaks of Southwest Colorado. Hot drinks, fresh snacks, and a camaraderie between human and canine are just some of the highlights.”

Dog Sled Tours In Steamboat Springs “We are now giving people the opportunity to come meet our Iditarod athletes. Adventure seekers of all levels can either sit back and enjoy a guided tour or take the opportunity to learn how to run your own sled dog team.”

Minnesota Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

White Wilderness “Dog sledding is a great way to enjoy the winter wilderness. Your dogsled experience starts near Ely, in northern Minnesota. Explore trails in the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Wilderness (BWCAW). Chose between our Premier Trips for driving your own team and our Traditional Trips for sharing a sled with a partner.”

Montana Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Klondike Dreams Sled Dog Rides “You don’t have to go to Alaska to experience the thrill of the Iditarod. Just visit Klondike Dreams Sled Dog Kennel for a kennel tour and sled dog ride with our team of racing Alaskan Huskies from Iditarod blood lines, or visit West Yellowstone during one of the West Yellowstone Sled Dog Races to see racing sled dogs in action.”

Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures “For the experience of a lifetime, take a tour by dog sled and see the beautiful Big Sky Country with Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures. No other method of travel over snow can compare with dog sledding. Along the trail, you’ll be seeing some of the beautiful country that makes Montana so special such as Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks.”

Yellowstone Dog Sled Vacations “Winter is a magical time in the Wilderness of Montana, and there is no better way to see the snow covered Greater Yellowstone area than by dog team. Join Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures founder, Jason Mattthews for the vacation experience of a lifetime- mushing through the mountains of Montana, either near Yellowstone or Chico Hot Springs.”

Dog Sled Adventures Montana “Join us for one of life’s great adventures; cruising the backcountry of northwest Montana pulled by Alaskan sled dogs. The vast, scenic Stillwater State Forest begins at our doorstep, on the western flank of world-famous Glacier National Park, just north of the winter resort of Whitefish, Montana in the magnificent Flathead Valley.”

NorthEast Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Barking Brook Sled Dog Adventures “Our Siberian Huskies love to give dog sled rides and tours all over Central and Northern New Hampshire. Barking Brook is a kennel of pure bred Siberians. Most have obedience degrees, some are show dogs, and many have been hammock and/or couch trained. ALL are friendly and hard-working!”

Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel “The staff (the dogs) Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel is a kennel comprised of 86 sled dogs. As the largest dogsled touring kennel in New England, we take in rescue and second chance dogs and use their tours to support their care. Our dogs all share common traits of friendliness towards people, the love of running, and an athletic & competitive nature. We run year round dogsled rides.”

White Mountain Sled Dog Adventures “Participate with dogs and nature in the heart of the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Come experience the time of your life in the snow covered wilderness with man’s best friends. Our kennels have Siberian and Alaskan Huskies, which have been bred for many generations as working dogs.”

Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge “For 30 years, Wintergreen, Ely, MN, has offered lodge-based dog sledding vacations and dogsled camping adventures for all ages — no experience needed! Wintergreen is the most experienced dogsled outfitter in the business and the only lodge operation devoted exclusively to dog sledding.”

New England Dogsledding “New England Dogsledding is located on the Maine and New Hampshire border of the White Mountain National Forest. We have been offering high quality, fun, and education dog sledding, mushing and sled dog tours in the Bethel, Maine- Sunday River Ski Area and North Conway, NH locations for the past 12 years.”

Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC “Come experience dog sledding (aka mushing) and sled dogs with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC in the scenic hills of Baltimore County, Maryland. Our focus is on teaching others about our favorite sport, mushing. We offer a variety of dog sledding adventures and can tailor an adventure to suit just about anyone or any group.”

Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours “Located at the Inn at Pocono Manor, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Northeast Pennsylvania. We operate Dog Sled Tours on snow covered groomed trails and YOU ARE THE MUSHER!”

Oregon Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Trail of Dreams “Tail of Dreams is operated and owned by Jerry Scdoris and his daughter Rachael. Rachael is a world renowned athlete and had her first Iditarod finish in 2006. Riding with Jerry, Rachael and their athletic team of dogs is a unique and majestic experience. Imagine gliding over the snow, taking in the sights of Central Oregon… snow-covered Broken Top, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor… from the comfort of an Iditarod Dog Sled.”

Vermont Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Eden Dog Sledding “Eden Mountain Dog sledding is the place to come to have an authentic dog sledding experience. We give a Discovery Channel Type tour that is hands-on, fun and a real learning experience. Our specially built access road allows you to drive into our remote, pristine dog center on 75 acres in the midst of 3000 acres of protected Vermont wilderness.”

Montgomery Adventures Guide Services “Montgomery Adventures Guide Services provides guided dogsledding adventures through the natural world surrounding the town of Montgomery, VT. If you’re looking for fun in the snow, come to our winter wonderland and enjoy dogsledding with Montgomery Adventures!”

October Siberians Sled Dog Adventures “October Siberians Sled Dog Adventures is one of Vermont’s best kept secretes – offer tours in the historical Little River State Park in Waterbury Vermont, which is conveniently located near Stowe, Bolton and Sugarbush. Our Siberian Huskies are friendly, energetic, hard working dogs that could transport you back to a time long ago when man and dog depended on each other for more than companionship.”

Peacepups Dog Sledding & Vermont Dog Powered Adventures “Come experience the beauty of winter in Lake Elmore Vermont via one of the oldest modes of winter transportation. If you have ever had any doubt about Siberians Huskies being born to run; a ride with one of our teams will demonstrate to you just how much they love it.”

Washington Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Leavenworth Dog Sled Adventures “Experience winter in North Central Washington as it was meant to be…by dog sled! Feel the energy as the dogs eagerly await to run. The excitement builds as the dogs are harnessed – pulling and eager to go. Our dog sled adventures offer a fun, exciting, and informative outdoor recreation experience for our guests and their families.”

Wyoming Dog Sledding and Mushing Adventures

Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours “The original sled dog company operating in Jackson Hole is hosted by Jackson Hole’s eight time Iditarod veteran, Frank Teasley. Frank has been a professional dog musher for 23 years. Each trip with Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours is a scenic, warm ride in a modern sled. Our musher-guides are always alert, willing and eager to point out wildlife: deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and points of interest.”

Continental Divide Dog Sled Adventures “Dog Sled Tours in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Region. Travel at the speed of Dog through the Teton and Shoshoni National Forests that surround Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the Greater Yellowstone Area. Hosted by Iditarod veteran Billy Snodgrass. Continental Divide Dogsled Adventures has day trips, overnight trips, and multiple night excursions to fit your sense of adventure.”