Winter Tours
Drive your own team of excited Alaskan Huskies through the spectacular beauty and along the scenic trails of the San Juan Mountains near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. (No longer in the Steamboat Springs area!)
Dog sledding is the most fun when you are intimately involved in all aspects of the excursion from learning about the sleds and equipment to meeting and harnessing the dogs as well as and rewarding them after their run.
All of our tours are private & personalized. Getting to know each of the dogs increases your enjoyment and your appreciation of their excitement and effort.
Drive Your Own Team!
Drive your team for 6-7 miles through the backcountry.
Meeting Place: The meeting place will be confirmed upon receiving your confirmation of the tour.
Mountain Paws does NOT provide a shuttle service.
We only take out 2 sleds per tour for a maximum of 4 adults. Driving your own team of dogs is the best way to experience the sport. A professional guide will accompany your tour for your safety as well as for the safety of the dogs.
The experience starts with an orientation and driving instruction. Then you can be involved with all aspects of the tour such as setting up the equipment, harnessing and getting to know your team. The whole experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
One to Two Tours Daily
Morning (9AM) and afternoon (1PM)
Two Adults Per Sled
One driver & one passenger. (2 small children = 1 adult)
The Teams
A team of 5-8 Alaskan Huskies pulls the sled.
Weight Limits
There is a 400 pound weight limit per sled.
Along the way, we will stop to switch drivers (if desired) and to take beautiful pictures.
Afterwards, there will be time to warm up with a hot drink and homemade goodies.
Price: $195 per person over 80 lbs. / $120 per child under 80 lbs. / $45 per toddler under 2 yrs.
For an additional surcharge ($120) you can reserve the sled for just one person.
Consider booking multiple days! We have a variety of trails to choose from. Experience a different trail each day.
Mountain Paws is an equal opportunity service provider operating under a special use permit with the San Juan National Forest. (Southwest Colorado)
Extended Scenic Tour
Experience the feel of being a real musher! Drive your own team for approximately 22 miles through the scenic backcountry. This tour requires a certain level of fitness as each person is responsible for driving a dog team for the whole tour. There are no passengers. Please call to discuss if this tour is the right one for you.
Meeting Place: The meeting place will be confirmed upon receiving your confirmation of the tour.
Mountain Paws does NOT provide a shuttle service
These tours don’t require previous experience, but it is suggested. A greater emphasis is placed on experiencing the back country by dog power. The tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes a sandwich lunch.
One Tour Daily
Jan. 9 - Mar. 3, 2023: 9:30 am. Length: Approximately 6 hours
One Guest Per Sled
Each person drives a team of sled dogs. Two people per tour
Adults Preferred
This tour is not appropriate for children.
The Teams
5-8 Alaskan Huskies pull the sleds.
There will be many opportunities to take memorable pictures of the striking mountain landscape.
Price: $495 per person
This tour is three times the experience of the Drive Your Own Sled tour.
Part of what makes the longer tours memorable is the relationships you develop with our furry friends.
Tours are not available during the high seasons. (Christmas & Spring Break)
Mountain Paws is an equal opportunity service provider operating under a special use permit with the San Juan National Forest.
Reservations
We encourage you to book EARLY. Since our availability is extremely limited, please make your reservations as soon as possible.
Winter Tours usually start at the beginning of December and extend thru the end of March. Consider our cart tours for April thru November.
A signed liability agreement is required prior to the tour.
When To Arrive
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time.
The trails are located within a 30-45 minute drive from Pagosa Springs, Colorado (near Wolf Creek Ski Area)
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