Dog Sledding
The four footed sled pullers in the Sun Valley area would like to make friends with you.
Local Listings:
- With their thick dense fur coats and their small size, sled dogs can travel easily over ice and snow.
- Many of the trails that are used for hiking and biking during the warmer months become dog sled trails during the winter.
- A family friendly activity, check with the local "mushers" to schedule a dog sled tour.
Overview
For the ultimate winter adventure, allow a team of sled dogs to take you whisking across snow covered terrain into a winter wonderland, surrounded by mountain solitude. No they don't all look like huskies and they all aren't huge, fluffy dogs. These canine pals will transport you over snow packed trails and into and through the backcountry area of Idaho.
Pioneers, mountain men and Native Americans all used dog sleds to haul gear and essentials during the long snowy winters. Sled dogs with their thick dense fur coats and their small size can travel easily over ice and snow. The animals are friendly and easily trained to pull a sled.
Where to go Dog Sledding
With an abundance of backcountry trails and heavy snows during the winter, all of the areas around Sun Valley are prime places to take a snow sled ride. Many of the trails that are used for hiking and biking during the warmer months become great places in the winter to travel by dog sled. There are several outfitters and guides in the Sun Valley, Idaho area that invite you to enjoy a dog sled ride.
Guided Tours & Rentals
What was once a matter of necessity – dog sledding is fast becoming one of the most popular winter activities. A family friendly activity, check with the local "mushers" to schedule a dog sled tour.
