Winter Tours
Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park has 80 Siberian and Alaskan huskies. During the winter, the dogs pull sleds in the forests near Winter Park. They love their job and can't wait until we have enough snow to take out guests.
The Ride
Here is a basic timeline for our winter sled rides.
- Arrive at your scheduled ride time. If you show up early, we may not be ready to receive you.
- Check-in with the Guest Wrangler in the smaller green building.
- Sign the liability waiver.
- Step on the scale. It is important to know the combined weight of the passengers in the sled.
- Make sure you have your hat, gloves and camera.
- Walk back to the dogs as a group with the Guest Wrangler.
- Get introduced to your driver and loaded into your sled.
- Watch the driver hook the dogs to your sled.
- Enjoy 45 minutes out on our private trail system.
- Take pictures and learn about your sled dogs.
- Return to the kennel.
- Pet, kiss and take close up pictures with your sled dogs.
- Thank your driver and head back to the check-out area.
- Warm up with hot chocolate.
- Pick up your complimentary hat (one per sled) and shop for other dog sled merchandise.
- Leave a tip for your driver and settle your bill.
- Tell all your friends about us!
On the ride, we can accommodate one, two or three guests in each sled. We have a weight limit of 325 pounds (147.4 kilograms, 23.2 stones) for the total weight of all guests in the same sled. There is also a maximum height restriction of 48 inches (4 feet, 1.21 meters) on the third person. For example, a mother, father and child can all ride in the same sled only if their combined weight is 325 pounds or less and the child is less than 48 inches tall.
During the ride, all passengers remain in the sled as the experienced musher expertly guides the sled down the trail. Along the way, the guide will point out any wildlife tracks (or actual wildlife such as moose and coyotes), take pictures for the guests and answer any questions about dogsledding or local history, attractions and activities.
The trip covers about four or five miles in about 45 minutes. The trails are situated on private property and we cannot allow guests to walk or ski on the trails. We get to see some amazing views along the way including 13 thousand foot peaks, the Continental Divide, Winter Park Ski Resort, and of course lots of snow.
When our trails are open, we offer trips everyday except: January 19th, January 20th, January 26th, February 2nd, February 7th, February 9th, February 16th, February 23rd, March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th, March 23rd, April 4th and April 18th.
Reservations are required for all trips. We have a new online reservation system this year and are taking reservations primarily online. You must have a major credit card to pay a 50% or 100% deposit at the time of booking.
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Risks and Rules
If you are coming for a ride with us, it is helpful to read our risks and rules before you show up. We will review these with you before your trip, but if you already know them, your time with us will be safer and more enjoyable. Also below is a waiver. If you have a large group coming, it is helpful to have the liability waiver signed by everyone before you show up as well. It saves a little check-in time.
