1 Question: Do we need to make reservations?
2 Question:
How do I confirm my reservation?
Answer: You will need a credit card to guarantee your reservation.
Your card will only be charged if you no-show without canceling in writing 48 hours prior to the tour date & time.
If a
deposit is required you receive an email invoice from Pay Pal. Deposits are requested for groups of 8 or more tour guests,
or on dates where we are sold out.
Payment for the tour is made with CASH ONLY at the time of
your tour. We do not have the ability to accept credit cards or checks on site.
3 Question: What do you need for me to make my reservation?
Answer: Date
& Time you wish to take your tour
Number of tour guests you are bringing with you
Credit card number to hold your reservation
4 Question: How much snow do you need to dog
sled?
Answer: Ideal conditions are when we have a 4" base of packed snow and
just an 1" of fresh powder
5 Question:
What should I wear to go mushing?
Answer: Cold weather ski gear.
Dog sledding is like snowboarding, skiing or snowmobiling. Wear the warmest winter clothing you have.
It is best to wear ski gear if you have it. Gloves and hat are a must - ski goggles will help.
6 Question: What is the distance the dogs mush on the tour?
Answer: The trail that the dogs use is approximately 2 miles round trip
7 Question: How long is the tour (time)?
Answer: The entire experience will take about 1 hour.
1 When you
first arrive you register and sign a waiver.
2 NEXT you participate in a class room type hands on instruction on
how to brake, stand, handle the sled and mush
3 You meet the sled dogs
4 Your team is hooked up and the tour begins
5 The tour is like a relay with guests taking turns
riding on the snowmobile, the sled pulled by the snowmobile and mushing on the dog sled. (see photos site for images)
8 Question: How many dogs pull the sled?
Answer: There is typically one dog for each 50-70 pounds of weight on the
sled. Different teams of dogs are used depending on the skill, will, ages, and size of the group. On average six
dogs are used.
9 Question: Are the dogs pets
Answer: Yes, all the Paws dogs are family pets. Some are raised from
puppies, others are from a special dog sledding company in Breckenridge, Colorado, and some are have been given to Arctic
Paws by individuals, shelters or rescues.
10
Question: How old are the Huskies?
Answer: The ages of the Huskies range 9 months - 15
years old
11 Question: Who is the youngest and oldest
Siberian?
Answer: We invite you to come and visit and guess! Coco
& Jack are the youngest at 9 months old. Willow & Snuggles who run Tuesday- Thursday are 12
12 Question: What kinds of sled dogs are used?
Answer: We have mostly Siberian Huskies. We have some
Alaskan Huskies the type of sled dogs used in the Yukon Quest or Iditarod.
13 Question: How long is the dog sled season?
Answer:
We sled from the first to the last snow fall as long as the trail is fun and safe. In the Pocono's normally snow falls
between mid December to late February. If we are lucky we have snow through March! The past two years
we lost our snow in February.
Answer: No, you do not need to be guests at the Inn
at Pocono Manor - But it is a terrific place to stay, have a drink, or have dinner. We HIGHLY recommend it!
15 Question: What else is there to do nearby?
Answer: Plenty
- If you would like to learn more about adventures and activities in the Pocono's you **must** call Destination Pocono Phone: Toll Free 888-629-8050 Local number 570-629-8050. They will help you with Adventure activities, dining,
lodging and transportation!
16
Question: Are there places to eat close by?
17 Question: Do I have to mush the sled? Can I just
ride in the basket?
Answer: You do not have to mush the sled, but we are
positive you will want to. You are welcome to ride in the basket as long as someone is on the back of the sled.
There are parts of the trail where only one rider (musher) is on the sled. For ADULTS it will cost the same whether
you mush or ride. We are sure you will be thrilled to MUSH!
18 Question: Can I just ride along to take pictures and not ride in the basket or mush?
Answer: Yes, you are welcome to just take photos or enjoy a ride. Anyone over
10 who wants to ride along, to take photos will pay $50 the same as the musher.
Children under 10 who will not mush are welcome to
enjoy the experience for $25.
19 Question: Are there other activities nearby?
