snow ledge
Dog sled team exited to be running in the snow.

DRIVE YOUR OWN
SLED DOG TEAM

Whispering Pines Premium Package

Enjoy fantastic trails during the day, and retire to a comfortable northwoods lodge for relaxed evenings. Build mushing skills and confidence each day, so that you will be ready for our grand finale – the night run under the moonlit sky. It is the closest you will come to the sensation of flying without leaving the ground. This trip is our deluxe lodge trip.

A dog sled ready for the team.

Drive Your Own Sled Dog Team

This exclusive trip features the unique opportunity to drive a sled dog team on your own for three consecutive days. You will explore over 70 miles of forest trails and pristine frozen lakes, gaining new mushing skills each day. Enjoy the comforts of a lakeside northwoods lodge at the end of each day, where a warm fireplace and savory meals complement an active day on the trail. The third day of sledding culminates with an exciting night run under the starry winter sky. The night run is a favorite of our guests. Experience the feeling of flying without leaving the ground. Escape the ordinary with this unforgettable trip that does it all and returns to the relaxing comfort of a lodge each evening.


  • This is a perfect trip for your group of friends!
  • 3 days of dog sledding
  • 4 nights in a lodge
  • Solo sledding
  • Culminating in a night run
  • A physically active and adventurous trip
  • Suitable for active beginners

Trip Price: $2,495/person

$1600/person your own lodging and off-trail meals
Minimum age: 14 years old
*10% off for groups of 4 or more

Day 1

Arrive at lodge in afternoon. Dinner with guide.

Day 2

Intro to dogsledding. Following breakfast, arrive at the kennel and meet your canine traveling companions. We’ll teach you the essentials of driving a sled, harnessing dogs and then be off on a day trip. Return home to the lodge for dinner and sharing stories.

Day 3

Travel day, gaining more mushing skills while exploring forest and lake trails.

Day 4

Sleep in, relax, or explore the area woods – fantastic brunch followed by dogsledding in the afternoon. Dinner on the lake and mushing back to the kennel in the dark under the winter night sky.

Day 5

Breakfast and depart.

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