Minnesota Dog Sledding

Dog Sledding, the fastest growing sport in Minnesota

Dog Sledding is one of the fastest growing snow sports in Minnesota today. Its popularity has been stirred by what is known as "The Last Great Race", or the Iditarod, which has received increasingly wider national media attention over the years.

Dog sledding is a fun sport that requires no prior experience. The sledding outfits teach you the basics, and then you enjoy time with sled dogs eager to pull you on the sled. And because the activity takes place in the natural environment, you enjoy the feeling of being one with nature. You can connect with the natural environment and feel rejuvenated and renewed.

No wonder those who have had the opportunity to go dog sledding come back again and again, perhaps obsessed with the site of the beautiful scenery and the sled dogs carrying them over the winter snow. Dog sledding is a universal sport, whose experience leaves you with a desire to come back and do it all over again. Some eventually become so enthusiastic about it that they make it a regular pursuit.

There are around two dozen dog sled outfits and adventure trip organizations offering the unforgettable experience of dog sledding. These treks mainly happen in northeastern Minnesota. They range from a ride in the sled to a learn-to-mush adventure. It’s up to you. You can even choose to get better acquainted with the sled dogs, feeding, handling and learning the ropes in mushing a pack of sled dogs.

And to make things more exciting, many of the outfits can arrange customized group trips, while individuals can sign up for scheduled trips. The trips can take a few hours to several days, and may include stays at cozy lodges or winter camping. Dog sled outfits in Duluth and Two Harbors offer rides as short as an hour, but half or full day rides are the norm.

So, don’t sit back. Get out and experience the beauty of winter as you cruise atop sled runners powered by a pack of Alaskan sled dogs eager to be on your team. And to proove this, as you ride the sleds, you can hear the dogs left behind howling, perhaps complaining that this was their turn. It seems that the sled dogs love the sport as much as those who get hooked.

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