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Dog Sled Tour 5 Mountain Pass Colorado
Dog sled team. Photo: Jasen Miller

Colorado Dog Sledding

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Dog sledding is a fun way to explore the Colorado mountains. Winter tours are offered at a variety of reliable outfits across the state. Both driving and riding-only options can be found from Thanksgiving through March.

List of Dog Sled Tours in CO

Escape to nature and run your own dog sled. They range in length, but most run an hour or two, with plenty of hot cocoa to drink after. Dress warmly, with waterproof winter boots, a hat, and gloves. Most tours still operate during snowfall, as this adds to the experience.

Alpine Adventures Dogsledding Leadville

Alpine Adventures Dogsledding – Leadville

Cosmic Cruisers Dog Sled Tours – Gunnison

Durango Dog Ranch Dog Sled Tours Hesperus

Durango Dog Ranch – Hesperus

Good Times Adventures Dog Sledding Breckenridge

Good Times Adventures – Breckenridge

Grizzle-T Dog Sled Works Steamboat Springs

​Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works – Steamboat Springs

Krabloonik Dogsledding Aspen

Krabloonik Dogsledding – Snowmass Village

Lucky Cat Dog Farm Gunnison

Lucky Cat Dog Farm – Gunnison

Monarch Dog Sled Tours Salida

Monarch Dog Sled Rides – Salida

Mountain Musher Dog Sledding Bond

Mountain Musher – Bond

San Juan Sled Dogs Pagosa Springs

San Juan Sled Dogs – Pagosa Springs

Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours

Snow Buddy Sled Dog Adventures – Oak Creek

Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center - Granby, CO

Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center – Granby

Winterhawk Doglsed Adventures Leadville

Winterhawk Dogsled Adventures – Leadville

Wintermoon Sled Dog Adventures Telluride

Wintermoon Sled Dog Adventures – Placerville

Map fo Dog Sled Tours in CO

Guide to Dog Sledding in Colorado

Dog Sled Race Winter Park Colorado
Dog sled race in Winter Park. Photo: Dana Orlosky

Dog sledding began and still is, an important form of transportation in snow-covered areas. In arctic areas that were inaccessible to other means of travel, dog teams were used to haul supplies. They are still used in rural Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.

Everyone should consider driving their own team of huskies. Some tours allow you to “mush” your own team of dogs, while others are just a passenger trip through the forest. It’s easier to do than you might think and experienced guides are always there to help.

Where to go dog sledding

Family poses for photo with Snow Buddy Dog Sledding Colorado
Colorado dog sledding with Snow Buddy, Flat Top Mountains. Photo by: David Moulton

There are dog sled tours located across the Rockies and near most major ski towns. Depending on location, the season generally runs from late November until mid-April. Most sleds fit two adults, up to 400lb.

If available, tours through the woods are always fun on a dog sled. The paths are curvy and mysterious, truly unique in the winter on a dog sled. The scenery is also important, and there’s no shortage of that in Colorado.

What to bring dog sledding

group of dogs at Snow Buddy Dog Sledding Colorado
Hanging out with the team at Snow Buddy. Photo by: David Moulton

Some of the wintertime essentials for a cold day on the dog sled include:

  • Dress in layers – water/windproof jacket and pants (whatever you’d go skiing in)
  • Winter waterproof snow boots
  • Hat, and gloves or mittens
  • Neckwarmer
  • Sunglasses or ski goggles
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Camera with case and extra batteries

Have an excellent time exploring Colorado’s wilderness via a dog sled. Any of the aforementioned outfits are sure to give you the experience of a lifetime.

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