Weekend Dog Sledding and Nordic Skiing Trips in the Northwoods of Maine
Two or three-day weekend trips in the Umbagog Lake and Mahoosuc Mountain areas. These trips are a combination of dogsledding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Tour Details
Duration
2-3 Days
Location
Western Mountains of Maine
Season
End of December through March
Tour Type
Multi-Day
Nearest City
Portland, ME
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Maine, United States
Guest Capacity
10
Minimum Booking
1 Person
Minimum Age Limit
6
Distance Traveled
5-15 Miles Per Day
About the Dog Team
Yukon huskies are all born and raised at Mahoosuc. They have six dog teams and usually run five dogs per sled with two people per sled.
About the Guides
Master Maine Guides have over 25 years experience dogsledding and guiding trips.
Terrain
Mahoosuc travels on frozen lakes and gentle woods trails with beautiful views of mountains surrounding you.
Wildlife Observed
Moose, white-tailed deer, beaver, fox, otter, bald eagle, osprey, and coyote.
Accommodations
White canvas wall tents heated with portable woodstoves and fir bough floors.
Dining
Wholesome food. Vegetarian upon request.
About Liquor
Not allowed on trips.
Additional Activities
Cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Rates
$555.00 - $630.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Tour Itinerary
Days 1-3: Dogsledding or Cross Country Skiing These trips are a combination of dogsledding and cross country skiing. Half the group dogsleds into camp on the first day and half the group cross country skiis into camp. The distance varies depending on trail conditions but is usually four and half miles for skiiers and five to six miles for mushers. If this is a two-day trip, on the last day the group switches so mushers now ski and skiiers now mush out.
On a three-day trip, on our middle day there is a day outing where half the group skiis and half the group mushes to a lunch spot, and then you switch for the way back to basecamp. Travel the same way out the last day as described for a two-day trip.
Mahoosuc provides all the food and gear (including boots, parkas, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, gaitors, and duffel bags).
Reservation Policy
Mahoosuc requires a $100 deposit per person to hold space and ask for full payment one month before the trip starts.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel, deposits are non-refundable. From 45-14 days money is non-refundable but you may apply the amount to another trip for one year, minus your deposit. Within 14 days money is non-transferable and non-refundable.
If they cancel: Mahoosuc only cancels a trip for safety reasons (i.e. flooding, bad ice, extreme windchill). They travel in all conditions including rain and thaws. If extreme weather conditions prevent you from traveling to Maine for your trip you may use the full amount less the deposit for another trip for one year from trip starting date.
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