Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours is now closed for the 2025–26 dog sled season.
About Our Tours
We are proud to be an independent tour operator at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Please note the hotel cannot answer questions about the tours or make reservations for you. All key information is available on our website—please review it thoroughly before reaching out.
Tour Schedule
No Snow? No Problem!
Our experience is unforgettable with or without snow.
What to Expect
This is a hands-on, immersive adventure that gives you a taste of real dog sledding:
Who Can Participate
You’ll need to be:
Important Information
Tour Length:
Your husky experience lasts one hour, regardless of snow conditions.
No Snow Tours
Use Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) — even with snow visible, sleds are only used if snow depth and conditions prevent trail damage.
Snow Tours
Use one sled at a time with 1–2 people per ride. Each guest gets a turn as musher.
Weather
Tours run in all weather, except when unsafe conditions (like ice storms) prevent travel for people or huskies.
Directions & Arrival
Location:
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
100 Shawnee Inn Drive
Shawnee on the Delaware, PA 18356
Use our mobile app and tap “Directions” for exact location and navigation assistance.
Arrival Tips:
About Our Tours
We are proud to be an independent tour operator at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Please note the hotel cannot answer questions about the tours or make reservations for you. All key information is available on our website—please review it thoroughly before reaching out.
Tour Schedule
- Days: Every Saturday Only in December & Sunday January & February
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Season: December 13, 2025 – March 1, 2026
- Snow note: Snowfall in the Pocono Mountains is typically delayed until late January or February.
No Snow? No Problem!
Our experience is unforgettable with or without snow.
- You’ll meet the huskies, get a little furry, and receive a whole lot of kisses!
- You'll ride along the scenic Delaware River in our comfortable UTVs, as the excited huskies pretend to pull you through snow.
- They howl, jump, and run to entertain guests in any weather.
- When snowfall accumulates sufficiently and terrain conditions are safe, snow sleds will be used.
What to Expect
This is a hands-on, immersive adventure that gives you a taste of real dog sledding:
- Your experience lasts one hour, including check-in, meeting the huskies, photos, and your actual ride.
- Without snow, you ride beside the huskies in our UTVs.
- With snow, you can stand on the back of a traditional sled, guiding the team under supervision.
- Each guest on a snow tour takes a turn as the musher.
- Children may ride in the basket of the sled while adults drive.
Who Can Participate
You’ll need to be:
- Comfortable with dogs and able to listen to instructions.
- Physically able to get in/out of vehicles, onto sleds, and help push the sled if needed.
- At least 10 years old — no exceptions.
- Total weight on sleds must not exceed 300 pounds.
- Anyone with health concerns should not participate.
Important Information
Tour Length:
Your husky experience lasts one hour, regardless of snow conditions.
No Snow Tours
Use Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) — even with snow visible, sleds are only used if snow depth and conditions prevent trail damage.
Snow Tours
Use one sled at a time with 1–2 people per ride. Each guest gets a turn as musher.
Weather
Tours run in all weather, except when unsafe conditions (like ice storms) prevent travel for people or huskies.
- When we must cancel due to weather, you’ll be offered a chance to rebook.
Directions & Arrival
Location:
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
100 Shawnee Inn Drive
Shawnee on the Delaware, PA 18356
Use our mobile app and tap “Directions” for exact location and navigation assistance.
Arrival Tips:
- Arrive early to use hotel facilities and change clothing if needed.
- If you forget to bring cash for the tour payment, use the ATM inside the hotel.
- We’re located to the left of the hotel, near a green building along the river.
