Frequently Asked?

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We are currently closed for dog sled tours for the 2013 Winter Season. We will reopen tour requests on December 16, 2013. Pricing will be posted on the website in November. We start to snow sled when we have at least 4" - 6" of snow on the dog sled trails. Typically this is the end of December around Christimas.

Question:	I received a copy of my tour request by email. It says this is not a confirmation. When will I receive my confirmation?
Answer:	Dog sledding depends on the cooperation of the weather and plenty of snow! To be fair - we only confirm your tour when we are 100% certain there will be snow on the trails the day you requested. Typically we will confirm or cancel the Monday prior. Always check the home page of the website for updates on the current conditions. If there isn't any snow - we can't go!

Question:	Tour time - will I always get the tour time I requested?
Answer:	We do our best to confirm you & your guests on the time you request. However if you request a tour for (4) guests at 1:00PM and we only have room for (2) you may be confirmed on a tour at 11:00AM. Please be flexible when requesting the tour. Be sure to share this with all your guests.

Question:	Do you have a wait list?
Answer	What we suggest is that you watch the home page on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the weekend. Most people cancel then and we open up the calendar when guests cancel. We do not have the ability to maintain a wait list because most of the time guests make other plans.

Question	Are you carting now when there isn't any snow?
Answer	We offer a dog carting tour in the spring and fall. In the winter we may offer dog carting if there is no snow. We are only able to cart if the conditions on the trail are safe. If there is ice, mud or rain we do not cart.

Question Carting	How do we book a dog carting tour?
Answer Carting	Dog carting tours are available to book in the Spring and Fall. Typically April & May and then in October & November.

Question	Do you know when it will snow?
Answer	No! If we did we would be very special!

Question	What does a paw on the calendar mean?
Answer	The Paw indicates we are either sold out or not operating that day or those hours.

Question	What if we are booked for snow sledding and you are going to be dog carting?
Answer	We will email you to let you know we are dog carting. We ask you to confirm in writing that you are coming to see the Huskies and would like to cart. If you only wish to snow dog sled you must either cancel your tour or move to another date in the future.

Question	What if we are interested in dog carting and wish to confirm that now?
Answer	We will open dog carting reservations in April 2013.

Question	How do I make a reservation?
Answer	All reservations for snow sledding are made on-line when we open after December 16, 2013

Question	How do I know what dates and times are available?
Answer	We post an online reservation process with a calendar to select dates and times. This will be available after December 16, 2013

Question	How much does a tour cost?
Answer	For the 2012-2013 Season $35 for 5 - 10 year old $60 all other . Tour pricing for Wnter 2013-2014 will be posted online in November.

Question	How do I pay for the tour?
Answer	Payment for your tour is CASH only at check in the day of the tour (we are not able to accept checks) Reservations are guaranteed online with a credit card. The card is only used if you no show without canceling by email 48 hours prior

Question	Do you accept Credit Cards
Answer	We do not have the ability to accept credit cards on site the day of the tour.

Question	How do I cancel a reservation?
Answer	Instructions to cancel will posted after December 16, 2013. Always in writing and 72 hours prior to your tour

Question	When do you operate?
Answer	Snow Sledding Sundays 10AM - 4 PM Holidays 10AM - 4 PM

Question	What does mushing mean?
Answer	Please click here for the What is Mushing information

Question	How long is the tour?
Answer	The entire experience takes about one hour. This includes check in time, signing the waiver, instructions on how to mush the sled, and meeting the Huskies.

Question:	How many sleds go out?
Answer:	ONE We use one sled. Guest take turns riding on the back as the musher and sitting in the basket as the passenger. There are two people on the sled at one time. Often smaller children will ride in the basket with a parent.

Question	How many guests are on each tour?
Answer	Snow Sledding 6-8 guest participate taking turns like a relay riding in the basket or mushing the dog sled One guest rides in the basket while the other is the "driver" mushing the sled. If you are a party of 2-4 you will be on the tour with other guests. If you wish to be on the tour by yourself, Private Tours are available you basically pay for the entire hour. Only your small group is booked on that tour.

Question	How can I go out with just my family?
Answer	You can book a private tour. It will be on the pricing Tab after December 16, 2013

Question	What if I don't want to mush the sled and just ride?
Answer	Guest are welcome to come and ride along snow sledding - The cost is the same $60 per person and we will have another guest or one of our guides mush the dog sled for you.

Question	What do I wear to go dog sledding or carting?
Answer	Winter Sledding is COLD - Warm clothes! Whatever you would wear to go skiing, snowmobiling! Gloves & Hat are a must - it's cold! You will also get very furry playing with the huskies so be prepared! NOTE if you are not properly dressed for example wearing sneakers, and not wearing gloves, you may not be allowed to go out on the tour.

Question	How many dogs are used to pull the sled?
Answer	A team of 6-10 Huskies can be used (each can pull 50 - 70 pounds)

Question	What kind of sled dogs do you use?
Answer	Our dogs are Siberian and Alaskan Huskies

Question	Are the Huskies friendly?
Answer	Absolutely! In fact they love meeting people, and love what they do!

Question	Are your Huskies pets?
Answer	Absolutely - many of our fur-friends sleep inside on a bed!

Question	How old are the huskies?
Answer	Anywhere from 1year to 10 years

Question	Do you have any rescues?
Answer	Yes, more than half our Huskies are rescues with amazing stories that they will share with you.

Question	Where should we stay if we are coming overnight?
Answer	We recommend the Inn at Pocono Manor

Question	Do we have to be guests of the Inn at Pocono Manor to dog sled?
Answer	No, but we do recommend it!

Question	How early do I need to arrive for my tour?
Answer	Please arrive 30 minutes prior to check in and receive your training. As a courtesy to all our guests we will take the tours out on time.

Question	What if we are late for the tour?
Answer	We operate on-time as courtesy to our guests and will do our best to accommodate you at another time.

Question	What other things can we do in the Pocono's ?
Answer	See the Pocono Tourist Board Site The Pocono's are a vacation wonderland.

Question	Where can we eat in the Pocono's?
Answer	See the Pocono Tourist Board Site

Question	Do you have a photographer on site?
Answer	Yes, we will take photos for you with your camera. We also take our own photos and post them online for you to view and purchase. NOTE Camera phones are permitted. We do not permit iPads to be used as a camera on the tour. Please use your camera phone or regular camera on the tour.

Question	How long is the dog sled season?
Answer	We operate as long as we have 4"-6" of snow. Typically Dec 20 - Feb 28. 2013. 2012 was the first year we have not had snow all season. We are planning on a white and snow 2012-2013 season. Think snow!

Question	Are there things to do at the Inn at Pocono Manor ?
Answer	Yes, please see their website for info (Spa, Manor Sports, Sporting Clays, Cross Country Skiing)

Question	Where can I find directions?
Answer	Please click here for Map/Directions Tab We are located on Manor Drive behind Manor Sports. We are located at N41 06.064' W075.22.545'. 314 at 611 is closed please follow directions on our site to avoid the construction.

Question	Are there any Bed & Breakfasts in the area
Answer	Frogtown Inn in Canadensis