Looking for a great winter vacation? Try dogsledding!

 


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YES! We've got SNOW!
It's a White Winter Wonderland up here. 
The dogsledding is great! 

And we're offering:
Special Deals on Winter Fun Packages!

Here's why National Geographic has rated Wintergreen's exclusive 4-night Dogsled Vacations among it's "2012 Must-Do" experiences:

  • With the assistance of our expert guides, you'll get to drive your own dogsled on a scenic variety of beautiful northwoods trails
  • You'll enjoy lovely lakeshore lodging in cozy cabins with fabulous views, fireplaces and featherbed comforters
  • Plus mouth-watering meals: Our French chef has made Wintergreen famous for our fine food!
  • And (if you'd like) optional skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing & a visit to Ely's world-famous International Wolf Center 
  • Suitable for ages all ages, no experiences or gear needed
  • Loaner parkas, snow pants and boots available in all sizes

Book now for bargain rates on these select dates:

Our "Good" 3-night extended weekend package, only $875/adult:  Mar 1-4, Mar 8-11

Our "Good" 4-night package, only $975/adult:  Feb 29-Mar 4, Mar 7-11

Our "Better" 4- night package, only $1225/adult::  Mar 7-11, Mar 14-18

Our "Best" 4-night package, only $1375/adult: Mar 21-25

         Additional discounts for youth 6-17 and for groups or families of 4 or more!

CALL US TOLL FREE 877-SLEDFUN or EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for other specials offers!

For 30 years, Wintergreen, Ely, MN, has offered lodge-based dog sledding vacations and dogsled camping adventures for all ages -- no experience or advanced athletic ability needed! Wintergreen is the world's foremost recreational dogsledding center & the only resort devoted exclusively to dog mushing. Follow our fun-luvin', tail-waggin' world on Facebook. Click here to view or print our 2012 Dogsled Vacation Schedule. We look forward to sharing fresh, sparkling Wintergreen fun with you!     
                    Happy trails! Paul & Sue Schurke & the Wintergreen team

Here's what the experts say about Wintergreen:

  • National Geographic says: 'Mush with the best' at Wintergreen"
  • DigitalCity: Selected us among "coolest alternatives to skiing!"
  • Outside magazine: Ranked us in "Top 10" small outdoor businesses
  • SmarterTravel.com: Ranked us in "10 Best Adventure Travel Bargains"
  • PBS-TV: Selected us among Top 6 "Adventure Lodges"
  • Good Morning America rated us "perfect destination" for dogsledding
  • Travel Channel: featured us on the "Samantha Brown Show"
  • National Geographic Traveler: Featured Wintergreen January 2011
  • Minnesota Monthly: Featured us among state's Top Ten lodges

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Latest News

  • Country music artist Daniel Lee Martin and his colleague Julie McQueen graced Wintergreen with a private concert for all our dogsledding guests this past week. 

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  • Wintergreen guides, Dave and Amy Freeman, are teaming up with former state legislator and Grand Marais-area dogsled racer Frank Moe for an epic trip from Northern Minnesota to the State Capitol in St. Paul in early March. They are calling for the protection of the region's natural heritage, including clean water and wilderness.

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  • A celebration of excellence in environmental education will feature a presentation by Wintergreen director Paul Schurke at Dowling Elementary School in Minneapolis, 6:30-8 pm Monday, January 30, 2012. 

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  • Guides Dave and Amy Freeman are returning to Wintergreen following the completion of the first leg of their 12,000-mile, 2-year expedition across North America by canoe, kayak & dogsled. 

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Dogsled Camping Adventures lots of fun & lots of learning!

 
beginningcamping.jpgSuited for novices, these 5-night trips feature full training & outfitting, 3 nights of dogsled camping, first and last night in lodges, no gear needed 

 
advancedcamping.jpgOn these 6-7 day dog sled adventures you'll enjoy dogsled & ski camping along historic & scenic routes deep in the border wilderness

 
arctictrips.jpgJoin Paul Schurke in spring 2012 to dogsled Norway's Svalbard Island, or the "world's largest Polar Bear nursery" along Hudson Bay. "Arctic trips of a lifetime," says National Geographic

 

Special Trips Private Trips, Workshops & More!

 
parentchild.jpg4-night dog mushing trips where parent-daughter or parent-son pairs sled together & learn creative writing & campcraft skills. One-on-one quality time with your child (ages 8-14) & lots of winter fun! 
 
 
daytrips.jpgHalf or full day dogsledding tours  Dec. to March for singles, pairs, groups 

 
photo.jpgA 5-night dogsledding trip with clinics & tips by Time-Life photographer Layne Kennedy. You'll enjoy great fun, great photos and gain new skills!
 
 
privatetrips.jpgGroups of 4 or more can reserve their own private dogsled trip, groups of 6 or more get a discount

 
cmeseminar.jpg4th Annual! A CME course for primary care practitoners that combines a dogsled retreat with seminars by various medical experts  Provides 15 CME credits with AAFP & AMA. An extraordinary professional learning opportunity! Optional family program/pricing for spouse and kids as well
 

Looking for an adventure other than dogsledding? Try our partners at: Wilderness Inquiry