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Climb into a sled and feel the team surge across Great Slave Lake as mushers share stories of the Dene relationship with sled dogs. This two-hour outing pairs a 25-minute ride with kennel time, bannock and hot drinks—perfect for newcomers to winter adventure.
Climb into a sled and feel the team surge across Great Slave Lake as mushers share stories of the Dene relationship with sled dogs. This two-hour outing pairs a 25-minute ride with kennel time, bannock and hot drinks—perfect for newcomers to winter adventure.
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Operated by North of 60 Aurora Adventures · Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Snow hisses beneath the sled as you settle into the runners and the lead dog leans into the wind. The landscape is a wide white plain—Great Slave Lake frozen into a silver field—broken only by the low dark of spruce and the silhouettes of distant hills. For about 25 minutes you move with the team: the dogs’ breath rising in clouds, the musher’s calm commands, and the subtle give of the sled on packed snow.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; riders should be able to mount a low sled and stand on runners briefly if asked.
Each sled run lasts approximately 25 minutes; the full experience including transport and time in the tent runs about two hours.
Yes—it's generally family-friendly and listed as suitable for all fitness levels, though infants must sit on a lap and some mobility limitations may apply.
Trips are weather-dependent; operators may cancel for poor conditions and usually offer refunds if canceled at least 24 hours in advance.
Yes—meet-and-greet time with the dogs and pups is included, plus information about their care and role in northern life.
Sled dogs have been integral to Dene travel and subsistence for generations; fur trade and exploration later extended their role across the North.
Respect marked routes and kennel guidelines to minimize impact on lake ice and local wildlife; reputable operators follow animal welfare and waste management practices.
North of 60 Aurora Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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