Enjoy 3 days of dogsled fun
These trips typically include 8 guests in lodges with 4-6 bedrooms and 2 or 3 baths. Depending upon the guest configuration (singles, pairs, 3-somes, etc.) this may involve some use of shared bathrooms. Open to singles, pairs, or groups. No experience needed! (NOTE: In comparison, our "BETTER" trips accommodate 6 guests with private bathrooms for each pair, and our "BEST" trips include up to 4 guests.)
- Suited for individuals, pairs, groups or families with kids ages 6 & up
- Each trip typically accomodates up to 8 guests with 2 or more guides
- 4 nights at Wintergreen (or at Timber Trail Lodge, with a visit by dogsled to Wintergreen)
- Dinners prepared by our Wintergreen chef or staff cooks, served family-style buffet
- Evening fireplace socializing and northwoods stories with your guides
- A special welcoming dinner on your first night and send-off brunch on the final "Mushers Graduation" morning
Lodging
These trips typically involve 4 nights at Wintergreen Lodge (or at Timber Trail Lodge, generally in the White Pine group cabin). At either lodge, the 8 persons that typically comprise each group choose among 3 shared bathrooms and 5 bedrooms which include single, double & triple options as needed. Singles are welcome and can opt to share a room with a guest of the same gender or secure a private room (when available) for a $50/night surcharge. Lodge dress is very casual (loafers & a sweat suit are just fine!)
Meals
You'll enjoy great food and plenty of it! Dinners are prepared by our professional chef at Wintergreen (and catered to Timber Trail cabins as needed). On most trips you'll enjoy a sit-down lunch at Wintergreen on your 1st day dogsledding as well. Your guides, who love to cook nearly as much as our chef, will prepare your breakfasts and your trailside campfire lunches on the 2nd and 3rd days of dogsledding. Meals are served family-style around a long table with guides & guests eating together and sharing tales from the trail. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine.
Guest Profile
Our 4-night Standard trips involve our largest groups and thus our most diverse social mix. Last year, about half our guests on these trips came as family groups, 25% as couples, 15% as pairs or groups of friends and 10% as singles. 57% were female, ages ranged from 6 to 73, average age was 43. A sample roster included a dad treating his daughter to a special graduation gift, a group of women friends on a 30-year college reunion, an elderly man from the Philippines and newly weds from Texas. This diversity of ages and backgrounds coupled with a common interest in adventurous vacations makes for interesting mealtime chatter (along with animated evening card games!)