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Wintergreen Dog Sledding Vacations
Mush your own team of our pure-bred Canadian Eskimo dogs on lodge-to-lodge dog sledding vacations and dogsled camping trips. Cited as 'best in the business' by National Geographic Adventure Magazine and now in our 30th season, Wintergreen Dogsledding Lodge is the north country's premier recreational mushing center and the nation's only lodge devoted exclusively to dogsled vacations. Choose from our day trips, 3-night family-priced trips, 4-night lodge-to-lodge dogsled vacations, "Star of the North" deluxe vacation packages (with premier lodging and gourmet meals), beginning or advanced dogsled camping adventures, outdoor photography and writing workshops and our Arctic Adventures where you can dogsled with Polar Eskimo families. Founded and directed by Paul Schurke, recipient of the "Explorers Award" and Outside Magazine's "Adventurer of the Year" award, Wintergreen is staffed with ten certified guides and our French chef! Open to all ages, 7-77. No skills, gear or sp ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, December |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@dogsledding.com | |
| Web address | www.dogsledding.com |
| Address | 1101 Ring Rock Road Ely, MN 55731 |
| Phone | (218) 365-6022 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | Half day, $125 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | Two weeks, $200 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1-2 |
| In business since | 1985 |
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Nomads Adventure & Education
888 753 5629
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@Polarhusky.com | |
| Web address | www.polarhusky.com/ |
| Address | 40 Franks Way Grand Marais, MN 55604 |
| Phone | (888) 753-5629 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 1/2 day, $0 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | 3 weeks, $0 |
| Drive your own sled | No |
| # of guests per sled | 1-3 |
| In business since | 2000 |
Arleigh Jorgenson Sled Dog Adventures
The wilderness always speaks even if we are not listening, but it doesn't shout reflects Arleigh Jorgenson, one ofNorth America's most experienced mushers, veteran racer and guide. Learn from spirited Alaskan huskies in dog-centered mush your ownadventures.
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@dogmushing.com | |
| Web address | www.dogmushing.com |
| Address | 60 Franks Way Grand Marais, MN 55604 |
| Phone | (800) TUGLINE |
| Drive your own sled | No |
| In business since | 2000 |
Hastings Huskies & Horses
HHH offers educational programs for youth groups and individual rides right in the Twin Cities metro area without the long drive to the north shore. Clients will harness, ride and drive their own team of 4-6 Siberian Huskies. We also offer all inclusive weekend trips for groups and/or families in ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
|---|---|
| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| mnmusher@earthlink.net | |
| Web address | HHHRanch.net |
| Address | 16032 180th Street East Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Phone | (651) 338-2792 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 1 hour, $225 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | 3 days, $395 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1-2 |
| In business since | 1998 |
Stoney Creek Kennels
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| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| rita@stoneycreeksleddogs.com | |
| Web address | stoneycreeksleddogs.com |
| Address | 142 Sawbill Trail Tofte, MN 55615 |
| Phone | (218) 663-0143 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 20 min, weekends, $30 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | full day, $0 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 2 |
| In business since | 2004 |
Run Silent Dog Sled Trips
Feel your heart race and your mind clear as our unique father/daughter guide team escorts you through the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior National Forest. You are provided with a delicious hot lunch by a warm, crackling fire and snacks along the trail. You will learn e ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@runsilent.com | |
| Web address | www.runsilent.com/ |
| Address | 2143 N. Hwy. 21 Ely, MN 55731 |
| Phone | (218) 365-4288 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | Half day, $130 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | Full day, $165 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1-2 |
| In business since | 1999 |
White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures
Learn to drive your own dog team in the northwoods of Minnesota. Featuring yurt trips, lodge based trips, camping and ice fishing combo trips. Custom trips for families, private groups, schools. Travel traditional style (2 people per team of dogs) or premier style (1 person per team of dogs). Fri ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
|---|---|
| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@whitewilderness.com | |
| Web address | www.whitewilderness.com/ |
| Address | PO Box 727 Ely, MN 55731 |
| Phone | (800) 701-6238 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 1/2 day, $140 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | 6 days, $1695 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1-2 |
| In business since | 1995 |
Gunflint Lodge
Upscale northwoods lodge with lake side cabins with fireplace, sauna, & many with a hot tub, gourmet meals, dog sledding,cross country skiing, snowshoeing, & evening wolf howling trips. 2 to 7 night packages, women's retreats and honeymoon get-aways.
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@gunflint.com | |
| Web address | www.gunflint.com |
| Address | 143 South Gunflint Lake Grand Marais, MN 55604 |
| Phone | (800) 328-3325 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 1 hour, $58 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | Half day, $98 |
| Drive your own sled | No |
| # of guests per sled | 1-2 |
| In business since | 1950 |
Boundary Country Trekking
Mush your own team-One person/sled. Nights spent in wilderness cabins, yurts and tents. Nov.-Mar. BWCA and Minnesota/Canadian border trips. April trips in NWT. Ultimate Adventure Sourcebook 4-star rating.
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| bct@boundarycountry.com | |
| Web address | www.boundarycountry.com |
| Address | 173 Little Ollie Road Grand Marais, MN 55604 |
| Phone | (800) 322-8327 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 2 days, $0 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | 10 days, $0 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| In business since | 1978 |
Free Spirit Adventures
Approx. 15 dogs Three mile trail available near kennel or be trucked to site with 50 available trails. Also offers trips into the BWCA.
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| sleddogs@frontiernet.net | |
| Web address | www.sleddogu.com |
| Address | 13575 250th Street Milaca, MN 56353 |
| Phone | (320) 983-6845 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 1 hour, $0 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | 7 days, $0 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1 or 2 |
| In business since | 1972 |
Snowyridge Adventures in Education
Explore the beauty of winter at Snowyridge Adventures in Education. We offer guided activities and school presentations for you to experience the adventure of this magical season. Our programs are designed to introduce you to and provide instruction in dog sledding and snowshoeing. All ages are we ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, December |
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| bellevie@boreal.org | |
| Address | 550 Humphrey Circle Grand Marais, MN 55604 |
| Phone | 218-387-1708 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | One Hour, $100 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1 to 2 |
| In business since | 1994 |
Positive Energy Outdoor (ed)Ventures
Join us for a winter journey exploring the trails and lakes just north of Duluth by dog team. Learn how to harness and hook up your team of friendly Alaskan huskies, then head out for an exciting ride. Half day outings are a great introduction to mushing, while our longer day trips include more i ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
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| Skijoring season | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Cart ride season | April, May, June, August, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@outdooredventures.org | |
| Web address | www.outdooredventures.org |
| Address | 4757 Datka Road Duluth, MN 55803 |
| Phone | (218) 428-5990 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 2 hour, $0 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | Overnight, $0 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1-2 |
| In business since | 1993 |
Wintergreen Dog Sledding Vacations
Mush your own team of our pure-bred Canadian Eskimo dogs on lodge-to-lodge dog sledding vacations and dogsled camping trips. Cited as 'best in the business' by National Geographic Adventure Magazine and now in our 30th season, Wintergreen Dogsledding Lodge is the north country's premier recreat ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, December |
|---|---|
| Skijoring season | January, February, March, December |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| info@dogsledding.com | |
| Web address | www.dogsledding.com |
| Address | 1101 Ring Rock Road Ely, MN 55731 |
| Phone | (218) 365-6022 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | Half day, $125 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | Two weeks, $200 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 1-2 |
| In business since | 1985 |
Suomi Hills Kennel
Our premier tour is a one hour lake tour on one of many different lakes in our area. We have one dog team pulling two sleds in tandem. Ussually 2 or three adult guest not to exceed 400 pounds. One guest drives the second sled. $100 total cost. We also specialize in large group rides. We can give u ...
| Sled ride season | January, February, March, December |
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| Cart ride season | March, April, September, October, November |
| Kennel tour season | All year |
| suomihillskennel@yahoo.com | |
| Web address | www.sleddogmn.com |
| Address | 37515 Orange Lake RD Deer River, MN 56636 |
| Phone | (218) 244-1265 |
| Shortest Ride, Price Per Person | 5 minutes, $0 |
| Longest Ride, Price Per Person | 5 hours, $0 |
| Drive your own sled | Yes |
| # of guests per sled | 400 lbs. |
| In business since | 1993 |
