Dog Sledding Tours in Steamboat Springs
Experience the feel of freedom in wide open spaces with a dog sledding tour! This is an exhilarating ride and fun way to see some of Steamboat's backcountry while witnesses the power of the sled dogs as they pull the sled effortlessly across the snow!
Grizzle-T Dog Sledding is located in Steamboat Springs, CO. They are a kennel with a 27-year history of racing and breeding Alaskan Huskies for the Iditarod. Book Your Dog Sled Tour Now! Contact our Concierges to help you book the perfect time, type of sleigh ride and for pricing! Call (970) 870-4287 or email.
These tours are half day excursion West of Steamboat on a private ranch. Typically two people per sled, one person will start out driving with the other as the passenger and they will switch half-way. You will receive detailed instruction on how to drive a sled.
The tour will last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours on sled with the emphasis being on guests driving the sleds along the private backcountry trail while enjoying the power and grace of their canine athletes.
- Tours run 7 days a week starting Dec. 1
- Trips are twice a day- 8am or 1pm
- You must provide you weight when you make reservations- this is essential for determining the number of sled dogs needed.
These tours are half day activities as well and take place South of Steamboat on a trail located along Stagecoach Reservoir. Guests will meet the dogs before settling in for the 10 mile ride.
The tour lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours on the sled with the emphasis being on guests enjoying the beautiful scenery and the amazing dogs (athletes) pulling their sleds.
- Tours run 7 days a week starting Dec. 1
- Trips are twice a day- 9am or 12:30pm
- You must provide you weight when you make reservations- this is essential for determining the number of sled dogs needed.
Alaskan Huskies are friendly and energetic. Bred for speed, strength, and endurance, they are some of the world’s most talented athletes. Properly conditioned and with state-of-the-art nutrition, these dogs can run over 150 miles a day across some of the most unforgiving frozen terrain on earth. Sled dogs thrive in the cold of winter and every day brings a unique scenario of snow or clear skies with conditions changing within minutes.
Colorado mountain weather can change in an instant so come prepared:
- Dress in Layers- More is Better! You can always remove a layer if too warm
- Sunglasses or Googles to protect from sun and weather
- Sunscreen
- Winter Snow Boots that are water proof and warm
- Ski Pants and Warm Jacket
- Winter Hat
- Gloves or Mittens
- Camera- to capture the beauty of Steamboat and get your picture taken with the dogs!
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