When should I reserve?
These are very popular activities. Reservations for weekends and vacations should be made 1 to 2 weeks in advance. For any other time, reservations should be made a few days in advance.
How is this dogsledding activity different from the ohers ?
See our Dogsled Comparison Table.
How should we be dressed?
Consult our What to wear information page.
How many people can go on one sled?
We usually configure 2 adults per sled (one driver, one passenger). Children between 3 and 11 years old go with the guides for safety reasons. Configuration also depends on the weather and snow conditions.
Is it hard on the dogs?
These dogs are working dogs who are bred to pull and run in a cold environment. They are trained and fed properly to be able to do it well. They like pulling a sled as much as a retriever likes fetching a stick. This will become obvious just before the ride starts. Feel free to ask your guide anything you want about sled dogs… learning about the dogs is an interesting part of the experience.
Do we drive our own sled?
Yes, participants that are 16 years old and over will have a chance to drive the sled, depending on the conditions.
Can we pet the dogs?
Yes, at the end of the ride, you get to pet and reward them.
Is it hard?
This activity can be strenuous for drivers. As a driver you are part of the team, so when the climbs are steep the driver will have to get off and walk, jog or even help push the sled.