Basic 3-7 Day Dog Sledding Trip

For trips without round trip transportation or 1st night motel accommodation: Upon Booking we will send you meeting instructions in South River on the northwest corner of Algonquin Park. Please plan to be there at 8:30 am the morning of your trip.

The morning of your trip date we meet at our orientation Centre where you will meet your guides and train with your dog team in preparation for the journey into the Algonquin wilderness for a day long trip to your 1st remote camp which is approximately 30-50 km from the staging area and a 2 1/2 to 5 hour dog sled ride depending on the snow conditions. We like to allow plenty of time for rest stops, lunch on the trail and the many incredible photo opportunities that will present themselves in this beautiful winter wilderness area.

At the remote camp you'll be greeted with warm, wood stove heated tent and will make preparations for a hot meal. After the dogs have been fed and secured for the night and the necessary camp-chores completed the pace slows down and everyone can relax. Your guides have many activities that can be enjoyed like a night hike to explore the wilderness area surrounding your camp for wildlife and tracks, a wolf howl, star gazing, northern lights or numerous campfire games or even a very active moonlight game on the lake. Or just sit back and enjoy sharing the day's adventure around a roaring campfire with your fellow adventurer's.

After a good night's sleep in your heated tent you will arise to a hardy breakfast and start preparing for the day long journey through even more incredible Algonquin winter wilderness to the next camp. We have 5 wilderness camps set up in the Algonquin interior, all in beautiful wilderness settings.

Although we will set the pace and the experience to the group's ability, this adventure will challenge you physically. You will be active from the time you arrive until the time you leave. You will help move the dogs in and out of the yard and harness and hook the into a team, drive the sled yourself along with a partner, feed and care for your dogs on the trip and help with the necessary chores at the remote camp.

Driving a team involves controlling the sled by leaning and pulling on the handle bar in turns, applying brake pressure to slow the sled on descents, running or walking uphill and pushing or peddling to help the team as needed. After all these are strong energetic dogs that work best when the driver becomes part of the team by working along with them.

3 Day Trip Fee : Adults $548.00 CAD plus gst.

Children 12 yrs. and under $399.00 CAD plus gst.

4 Day Trip Fee : Adults $699.00 CAD plus gst.

Children 12 yrs. and under $519.00 CAD plus gst.

5 Day Trip Fee : Adults $879.00 CAD plus gst.

Children 12 yrs. and under $649.00 CAD plus gst.

6 Day Trip Fee : Adults $989.00 CAD plus gst.

Children 12 yrs. and under $794.00 CAD plus gst.

7 Day Trip Fee : Adults $1069.00 CAD plus gst.

Children 12 yrs. and under $843.00 CAD plus gst.

Clothing Requirements

When considering your clothing for any winter trekking experience remember to layer loosely to stay warm. Your layers should be easy to remove as you warm up from exercise and conversely to add layers as you begin to cool. This is not the time to make a fashion statement or to bring everything you own. Remember the more you bring the more it will affect your progress. Most people can come up with practical layers without spending a fortune, if anything at all. Think of organizing your clothing into three different layers.

First Layer

This layer is next to your skin. It is important to wear something that will "wick" any moisture away from your skins surface. A synthetic material such as "polyester" works best but wool, silk and thermal underwear can provide adequate protection. Different material blends such as polypro/wool or polyester/wool blends provide an excellent compromise and sometimes are preferred.

Second Layer

This is your insulation layer. Any materials that will provide warmth will work in this layer. Synthetic materials such as polar fleece are ideal but not essential. Quite often sweaters of all kinds are used along with any warm loose fitting pants. Blue jeans or any cotton material are not recommended or acceptable for this activity. Wool is fine.

Third Layer

This layer is your protective outer layer and the key element to block out the wind and wetness of the snow. A loose fitting overcoat should provide the necessary protection. A ski jacket and pants can also be a good choice, but remember the water proof factor. If this layer is not waterproof there are safe products on the market to add protection, such as Scotch Guard sprays and Dubbins.

Extremities

Your hands and feet are the first appendages that will become cold. Protecting your feet will require wool socks and warm boots with removable liners. Hiking boots or ski boots are not adequate. Warm mitts with pull out liners for general use and thin gloves for handling and harnessing the dogs are both essential. Do not forget that a warm wool hat will keep 60% of your body heat from escaping.

Remember your Toiletries

Pack in plastic bags to waterproof clothing. Use duffle bags. Please, no packs with frames.

Optional

Personal items such as sunscreen, lip balm, camera and extra batteries, a light pair of boots and a change of clothing for camp could be included at your discretion. We also recommend that you bring a supply of disposable hand and foot warmers.

Rental Gear

The following clothing is available for rent. Advanced reservation is required for any rental clothing.

Rates do not include applicable taxes

Blue Fomie seeping pads are supplied for each client at the camp. Clients wanting increased comfort may wish to bring their own thermarests.