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Dogsledding Instructional Videos Check out our dogsledding 101 instructional video featuring Paul Schurke.  We provide thorough dogsledding tutorials for every group on the first day of the trip.  Review how to manage a loose sled. 

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How to Get to Your Dogsled Adventure We love visitors, but if you'd like to visit Wintergreen without a trip reservation, PLEASE call ahead.  Guests with reservations who'd like to check-in earlier than designated time, PLEASE call ahead.   All visitors must be accompanied by Wintergreen staff to enter the kennel.  DAY TRIPS are all based at WIntergreen Dogsled Lodge.OVERNIGHT trips are based at either Wintergreen OR cabins at nearby Timber Trail Lodge.  Wintergreen Dogsled Lode, 1101 Ringrock...

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A History Of Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge Our History Celebrating 38 Years on "The Road Less Traveled" Call it an epiphany, but ever since our first dogsled trip in 1979, winter has been a way of life. We’ve learned to stay warm, have fun and follow our dreams in some of the world’s most wintery places. And three decades of crafting our own clothing has kept us cozy -- along with fans of Wintergreen Northern Wear, our functional, distinctive 4-season activewear that's "Made with Pride" in Ely,...

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Testimonials The comments below are excerpted from the many thank you letters we receive after each Wintergreen dogsled trip. If you'd like us to put you in touch with one or more of our guests as references regarding their Wintergreen experience, just let us know. As long as I have memories, I will have memories of my many Wintergreen adventures. My #1 all-time favorite trip/adventure/vacation. Love you all! Sandy R. I love...

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Our Two Legged Team We are very proud of the "Wintergreen Team," which includes founder/director Paul Schurke, our dogsled guides, our chef, food service and housekeeping staff (and of course our "4-legged" kennel staff!). They are dedicated professionals and first class athletes, trained in wilderness first aid and well versed in local history and ecology. Many guests site their guides as the highlight of their trip.  Erik Nelson Dogsled Guide Summer months, I work in the...

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