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Yes! We can run up to 5 sleds at a time! (And up to 8 with special accommodations, please call us at (207) 890-4393 to book for groups of more than 5 sleds at a time).
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Our sleds are traditionally built wooden touring toboggans. Each sled basket comfortably seats 2 Adult guests, 1 Adult with 2 small children, or 2 Adults with 1 small child riding on their lap. Each sled has a combined weight limit of 400 lbs.
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Not really, Each of our sleds is rigged with a custom made sled bag that protects Guests them from the elements. Sled Bags are made of Cordora- a performance fabric that is wind proof and water repellent. We also have soft, cozy blankets for you to wrap up in, and thick memory foam cushions for you to sit on.
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Guides are the unsung heroes of the travel business. They are storytellers, teachers, and skilled athletes with a true passion for sharing what they love. Tipping is customary to show your guide you appreciated and enjoyed what they brought to your experience. 20% is common in the field of Dog Sledding
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-Layers!
-Winter Boots
-Wool Socks
-Winter Hat
-Gloves or Mittens
-Neck Warmer or Scarf
-Winter Jacket
-Snow Pants
-Sunglasses or Goggles -
Absolutely! You’ll want memories to share and there are great photo opportunities!
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Canton Maine is our home base, it is the location of our private trails, yurt, and gift shop. It is where our 1 Hour Experience, 2 Hour Experience, and Romance Package are located.
Hebron Maine is the location for our Mountain Tour that navigates almost 18 miles, and 2,000 feet to the peak of Streaked Mountain! It is also host to our Full Day ‘Intro to Dog Sledding’ course.
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Our tours directly support our Dogs. They help to feed, house, and care for the dogs that run as well as their retired companions who live out the rest of their days with us. A canceled tour without adequate notice can impact the circumstances and quality of care of our dogs. Please understand that their well-being is our top priority!
With 7 days notice or more, a full refund will be issued.
Within one week and up to 48 hours before your tour, no cancellations will be accepted. You may rebook your tour or a Gift Card will be issued.
There is a 100% charge for tours canceled within 48 hours. Late arrivals or missed tours will be charged in full.Bookings of 3 sleds or more:
There is a 100% charge for cancellations within 7 days of your tour or for missed tours. Late arrivals or missed tours will be charged in full. -
We run in the snow, rain, and cold weather. Refunds will not be issued in the event of inclement weather. A list of what to wear and bring is provided in our confirmation emails. Guests are encouraged to prepare accordingly. We reserve the right to cancel tours if we deem the elements to be unsafe or unfit for the sled dogs, staff, or guests. This includes but is not limited to extreme cold, unsafe trail conditions, and/or lack of snow. Guests will be issued a full refund or may reschedule their tour if they choose.
Guests are encouraged to keep an eye on the local weather for Canton, Maine surrounding the date/time of their Tour. Guests are welcome to reschedule for weather in accordance with our cancellation and rebooking policies.
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Our One Hour Experience is open to all ages!
Our Two Hour Experience, Intro to Dogsledding Experience, and Fireside Day Package are available to those ages 2 and up.
Our Mountain Tour requires Guests to be ages 12 and up.
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Absolutely! Our dogs love treats and chewies! Some of their favorites are from the Brand ‘Full Moon’.
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Sled dogs love to run! It’s an instinctive breed-specific behavior just like Springers love to flush and hunt, Retrievers love to fetch, and Collies drive cattle or sheep. We never make our dogs run, and in the very rare occasion one of our pack doesn’t enjoy it we find them a happy home as a family pet, therapy dog, or they keep our couch warm for us while we’re on the trails!
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Our Sled dogs are mostly Alaskan Huskies with some Euro-hounds, Siberian Huskies. Alaskan Huskies are the most common dog utilized in the world of dog sledding. They have quick, efficient gaits and remarkable strength for their size! Alaskan Huskies are not bred for their appearances like their relatives the Siberian Huskies, their size, eye color, and coat color, and length can vary from dog to dog.
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While some of our dogs come to us as rescues or second-chance dogs, many of them have a family line that can be traced back up to 8 Generations started by my Father’s sled dogs! This line of Dogs has been with my family for the past 36 years!
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Not really. Our Dogs are our Family, they happily retire and live out the rest of their days here with us. We have a Geriatric specific Kennel where they spend their days lazing in the sun and rolling in the snow! We have in the past adopted out a few younger dogs that did not have much interest in dog sledding, they are now therapy dogs or family pets.
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Our second-chancers come to us for many reasons. They have working dog backgrounds but their owner can no longer care for them or their Kennel has closed or downsized.
