Whispering Pines Premium Package: Women's Week & Sled Dog Races

Our deluxe lodge trip just got better. This extremely popular lodge based trip is for those who appreciate the creature comforts at the end of an exhilarating day with the dogs. Drive your own dog team through a fabulous wilderness trail system, and return to the nearby custom log crafted getaway, McDougal Lakehouse,  to relax in the hottub and unwind over a savory dinner. Four nights lodging and three days of mushing.  This trip culminates with a NIGHT RUN….the ultimate mushing experience; silently floating on the runners, the sensation of flying through the darkness, all under the expansive starry night sky.  Unforgettable. (More Info)

Featured Schedules      NEW

• Women’s Dogsledding Trip, Feb 7-11: By popular demand, we have set aside one of our Whispering Pines trips as a Women’s Trip, for  women of all ages, with women guides.  Just  three spots left… Feb 7-11. (More Info)

• Catch the Sled Dog Races!

For those enthusiasts who can’t get enough of the sled dog world, we have two Whispering Pines trips that dovetail with popular sled dog races.  Be at the starting line for the power and excitement of a sled dog race.  Meet the mushers and their dogs, catch the fever.

• Jan 26-30. The trip finishes in time to catch the festive start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race in Duluth, MN. The Beargrease is the longest sled dog race in the lower 48, with over 70 teams competing in 100 and 375 mile journeys. (More Info)

•  Feb 27-March 3. The trip commences in the evening following the start of the Wolftrack Classic Sled Dog Race in Ely, which features  over 80 teams  in this mid-distance race. (More Info)

If you’re daydreaming about dogsledding this holiday season, think quick, as we’re filling up.  Here are a couple of unpublished custom trips with space available. First and last night of all trips are in a toasty lodge.  Mention this newsletter for $50 OFF either of these great trips.

PREMIER STYLE YURT TRIP With a NIGHT RUN: Dec 26-30.  Prime time. Prime trip. Condensed schedule. 4 nights lodging, 3 days mushing, drive your own dog team to the yurt for an overnight stay and explore scenic trails across frozen lakes and through the boreal forest. Culminates on day 3 with a Night Run. For adventurous beginners or returning mushers, this trip does it all. 2-3 spots available  $1,395, call or email for details.

DOGSLED CAMPING TRIP: Dec 26-30.

Make fresh tracks into the Boundary Waters and surrounding wilderness for an unforgettable dogsledding adventure. Each guest drives their own dog team.  We’ll travel through frozen marshlands and scenic lake country, cross the footpaths of the local wolves and snowshoe hares, make camp in secluded bays on pristine lakes, cook over a toasty fire, and revel in the magical star-studded night sky, miles and miles away from everywhere.  All skills taught to keep folks warm and comfortable on this first class wilderness adventure. No previous mushing experience necessary. Previous camping experience recommended.

$1,395.  call or email for details.