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Mushing Magazine 2010-2011 Sled Dog Tour Directory The following are questions that you might want to ask before booking a dogsled trip.

The list should be modified to include your own interests and concerns.

• How long have you been in the sled dog tour business?

• Who actually conducts the trips? What are their qualifications and experience? What medical training have they had?

• How many teams will be going on this trip? How many dogs per team? How many people per sled? How many guides?

• How much are guests involved in handling, harnessing and mushing the dogs?

• What kind of dogs do you use for these trips (freighting, racing)?

• Are the dogs well socialized to people? Children as well? Do you have dog fights often?

• What equipment is provided?

• What isn’t provided? (If parkas, boots and mitts are not provided, are they available for rent?)

• Do you provide a recommended gear list?

• Do you have sleeping bags or comforters for guests who ride in the sled?

• What kinds of meals are provided?

• What kinds of accommodations will be used (tents, cabins, etc.)?

• Is the trip self-supported, or will a snowmachine transport some of the gear and supplies?

• How much of the trip time is used for transportation, preparation, orientation and training vs time spent on the trail?

• How many miles do you cover in a day? Is experience required? What level of physical ability is needed?

• Will there be pre-trip training or information available?

• Is everything available that is advertised in the brochure?

• Do you have liability insurance? Have you ever had an accident in which a guest was injured?

• Do you have all the permits necessary from the land owner or manager to operate commercial trips in the area?

• What are cancellation policies?

Alaska Icefield Expeditions

Go glacier dog sledding this summer. Helicopter flight seeing over the Juneau Ice field combined with a glacier landing and dog sledding is the ultimate in Alaska tours. Departing from Juneau or Skagway.

Juneau Musher’s Summer Camp Meet Iditarod mushers, learn about Alaskan sled dogs and go for a cart ride. Interpretive display, musher talks, spend time with the dogs and puppies. Goldrushdogs.com.

Skagway Gold Rush Sled Dog Demo at Klondike Gold Fields.

Reservations and information: 907-983-2886 Email: chris@akdogtour.com Web: akdogtour.com H/S/L/I

Alayuk Adventures

The authentic experience. We offer dog sledding adventures from beginners to experts, from half-day initiation to several weeks expedition. Professional guides, friendly huskies, beautiful scenery in Yukon.

Contact Marcelle Fressineau & Gilles Proteau.

Box 10206, Whitehorse, YT, Canada Y1A 7A1 001-867-668-2922 Email: alayuk@gmail.com Web: alayuk.com S/D/W/I/Y

Arctic Odysseys

Dog Sled in traditional style w/native guides. Baffin/Ellesmere Islands, Northwest Territories, Scandinavia, Greenland, Kamchatka. Aurora Borealis, wildlife, ice fishing, igloo building. Also, Siberian Reindeer Sledding.

3409 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112 800-574-3021, 206-325-1977, fax: 206-7268488 Email: arctic4u@aol.com Web: arcticodysseys.com H/D/W/I/Y

Blue Kennels and Dog Sled Trips Dog Sled Tours since 1997 with 2009 Yukon Quest Champion Sebastian Schnuelle. 5 to 15 day trips in the Alaska Range along the beautiful Denali Highway. Nov 1st to April 30th. Comfortable log cabins with private bath. Summer helicopter supported Dog Sled Rides in Juneau, Alaska, the highlight of your cruise.

Box 31523, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6K8 867-633-2219 Email: info@bluekennels.de Web: bluekennels.de, coastalhelicopters.com D/W/S/I/Y

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Bush Alaska Expeditions

Wilderness Adventure! Run your own team of Alaska Huskies into the remote, primeval wilderness of interior Alaska. Travel across mountain passes, through boreal forests and navigate the ice of the Yukon River. Clothing, camping, and survival gear included. Custom-design your own run.

Email: bush_alaska_expeditions@hotmail.com Web: bushalaskaexpeditions.com

Durango Dog Ranch

Drive your own sled or ride along. See the mountains as very few have ever seen them on picturesque mountain trails. Warmth and safety are of the utmost importance. Hot drinks, fresh snacks, and a camaraderie between human and canine are just some of the highlights. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime. Tours are by reservation only.

Transportation available.

970-759-1741, 970-259-0694 Web: durangodogranch.com

This page and next: Eden Dogsledding musher, Nathan Gratton takes off at full speed with a passenger from the lodge at the start of a 1-hour tour. Eden Dogsledding uses the Maine Made Snowboat tm sled that is specially designed for holding passengers.

Listings Codes: H -hourly rides, D-day/half day trips, W-wilderness/overnight trips, S-summer demos/rides, I-instruction available, L-leased teams, Y-drive your own team Eden Dog Sledding

Our philosophy is built around our wonderful, loveable, friendly sled dogs, free and UNCHAINED, their year-round care and quality of life is our first priority.

We offer Discovery-type Dogsled Tours where you harness/hitch your team then take a spirited ride. Stowe, Smuggler’s Notch, Jay Peak, Northeast Kingdom.

Email: edenmtlodge@gmail.com Web: edendogsledding.com H/D/S/I/Y

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd. Located in beautiful Haliburton Highlands close to Kennisis Lake. Three exciting tours to choose from.

Drive your own sled or double up. 130 Siberian huskies ready to run.

For info and reservations: 705-754-2198 Email: reservations@haliburtonforest.com Web: haliburtonforest.com D/I/Y

Hilltown Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures Outdoor adventures in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts! Mushing, Skijoring, Skiing, Sled Dog School, Skijor Clinics, Dryland Rig Rides, Summer Camps & Overnights in our new “Eco-Cabin.”

Contact Marla BB. 413-296-0187 Toll Free: 888-853-0548 Email: hwa@marlabb.com Web: marlabb.com/hwa H/D/S/I/Y

Mahoosuc Guide Service

Mushing adventures in Maine & Eastern Arctic. 1 day to 1 week trips in Maine’s north woods. Northern Native cultural trips with Cree and Inuit guides. We have been breeding, training and traveling with our intelligent and devoted breed of Yukon huskies for over 25 years. All trips are owner guided. Polly Mahoney & Kevin Slater, Master Maine Guides.

1513 Bear River Road, Newry, ME 04261 tel: 207-824-2073, fax: 207-824-3784 Email: info@mahoosuc.com Web: mahoosuc.com D/W/I/Y

Muktuk Adventures Ltd.

Extraordinary adventures with Frank Turner, former Yukon Quest champion and record-holder. At Muktuk you will find the friendliest huskies anywhere, superb trails, delightful homestead accommodations, and excellent cuisine. Expert, licensed guides provide wilderness sledding for beginners and experienced mushers.

Box 20716 Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 7A2 CANADA 867-668-3647 Toll Free: 866-968-3647 Fax: 867-633-4200 Email: info@muktuk.com Web: muktuk.com D/W/I/Y

Paws’n’Paddles Wilderness Tours

Embark on an expedition-style adventure, travel off the beaten path, learn to ride your own team, camp out in a heated wall tent. Rugged wilderness, happy huskies, expert guides and beautiful Northern Saskatchewan scenery promise an unforgettable experience. Custom-made tours for beginners and experienced mushers. 1-2 guests per adventure trip only!

Box 652, Air Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada 306-425-3111 Email: pawsandpaddles@sasktel.net Web: pawsandpaddles.com D/W/I/Y Tour Directory continued on next page

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Listings Codes: H-hourly rides, D-day/half day trips, W-wilderness/overnight trips, S-summer demos/rides, I-instruction available, L-leased teams, Y-drive your own team Prairie Isle Dog Trekking, LLC A learning based vacation in North Dakota. Handson adventure with the PIDT’s Samoyeds exploring the rolling prairies of Red Willow Bible Camp by dogsled. Plus snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and home-cooked meals. Contact Helen Corlew.

701-345-8554 Web: prairieisledogtrekking.com D/I

Quiet Running Adventures

Experience a slice of the North “down under” in New Zealand. Situated at New Zealand’s premier Nordic skifield near Wanaka, we offer a personal one-on-one dog sledding experience.

Email: sledrider@xtra.co.nz Web: quietrunning.co.nz H/W/I/Y

Sled Dog Adventures

Premier sleddog tours, including rides, mushing school, overnights and beyond, in the Interior of Alaska. Long-time Alaskans guiding with our amazing, furry partners since 1985. October-April. Arctic gear provided.

Email: dogmushing@mosquitonet.com Web: sleddogadventures.com H/D/W/I/Y

Suomi Hills Kennel

Suomi Hills Kennel, located in north central Minnesota, offers professional and experienced dog sledding. We offer one-hour tours, day trips and large group events (such as corporate retreats, civic celebrations and birthday parties).

218-244-1265 Web: sleddogmn.com D/H

Slow Rush Kennels

Dawson City, Yukon Territories. Based at the 36-hr layover-midpoint of 1,000 mile Yukon Quest.

Canada’s only dog mushing museum. 2 hour to 2-3 day trips. 8 dogs you drive-Yukon River, Top of the World Highway, Bonanza Gold Fields. Cabins on Quest trail. 4-person Komatik rides-2 hours to 2 days. Beginners welcome. An incredible, unforgettable 2 hour summer tour with demo runs and trips.

867-335-2036 Email: kyia53@yahoo.com Web: slowrushkennels.com H/D/W/S/I/Y

Snow Forest Adventures

Snow Forest Adventures offers world class dog sledding expeditions in Algonquin Park, Temagami and Canada’s far north. Trips range in length from half day, to ten day wilderness expeditions. Drive your own team of loveable Alaskan Huskies and stay in the comfort of heated prospector tents, while enjoying wholesome, homemade meals. All trips owner guided. Contact Craig Lawrence 705-783-0461 info@snowforestadventures.ca www.snowforestadventures.ca D/I/Y

Uncommon Journeys Ltd.

Provides the finest adventures for both novice and experienced mushers that Canada’s Yukon has to offer. Run your own team of the friendliest dogs in the North! Expert licensed guides, first-class accommodations, expedition quality arctic clothing and outstanding meal service are all included. Please refer to our website at www.uncommonyukon. com for lodge-based trips and arctic expedition itineraries.

PO Box 20621 Whitehorse, YT Canada Y1A 7A2 867-668-2255 Web: uncommonyukon.com W/I/S/Y

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White Huskies

MULTI-DAY EXPEDITION with beautiful White Huskies. Travel on tundra, river, lake and sea ice from Inuvik, NWT to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea. 8-day package. You drive. Must be healthy and physically fit. Day trips and overnight also.

867-777-3535 Web: whitehuskies.com

Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge

Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge, cited as “best in the business” by National Geographic Adventure, offers lodge-to-lodge dogsledding vacations and dogsled camping adventures. For all ages. No experience needed. Clothing/boots provided.

1101 Ring Rock Road, Ely, MN 55731 218-365-6022 or Toll Free: 877-sledfun Email: info@dogsledding.com Web: dogsledding.com D/W/Y

Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing

Bayfield, Wisconsin. Small group sizes, great trails, and friendly, happy Siberian Huskies are Wolfsong’s secret to an experience few others can offer. This year Wolfsong is offering 2 and 5 hour trips with discounted weekdays and group rates. Always snowing!

800-262-4176 Web: wolfsongadventures.com D/W/I/Y