Sled Dog Tours in the Southern Oregon Cascades
Wanna Go?
Your adventure starts as our friendly energetic huskies strain to greet you. They know you're special, and here to see them…and a run is about to happen! They live for moments like this.
The excitement builds as one by one the dogs are harnessed, and bootied, then each in turn is put into position on the gangline in front of the sled. The excitement continues to escalate and the dogs personify enthusiasm – barking, dancing, whining, woo-oooing, and yes, screaming to GO! Your driver finally turns to the sled and stands on the brake, with bedlam erupting as the dogs, so eager to run, can contain themselves no longer and lunge forward, seeking to release the sled and propel it into wild places.
With a cheerful “Let's go” – you're off. Suddenly all is quiet, save the rustle of clothing, the dogs' breathing, the rhythmic slap of pads on snow. You quickly leave behind your departure point, and your civilized life, and begin to imagine yourself exploring untamed lands by dogsled, as the wilderness envelops you…
You can have an experience just like this with a sled dog tour ride from Briar's Patch Sled Dogs. Rides can be customized for your group from an hour to all day, and you can explore a wide variety of trails and scenery of the Southern Oregon Cascades and Upper Klamath Basin. Tours run year-round, weather and trail conditions permitting, and utilize a 2 seater wheeled German cart in the non-snow times, and toboggan style sleds during the snow season.
Sled dog tours are conducted under the
skilled direction of veteran musher Liz
Parrish and her long distance racing dogs.
Travel with the same team which is preparing
to run the 2008 Iditarod.
Rates and Logistics
All dogsled tour rides include refreshments either during or at the conclusion of your adventure. Half and full day excursions also include lunch. You will have the opportunity to meet the dogs and help with them both before and after the actual ride if you like – they love to meet new friends and most are accomplished huggers. Sleds or carts can accommodate 1 or 2 adults, or 1 adult and 2 children, up to 300 pounds total weight.
Before your adventure starts each member of the party will need to sign a liability release. Please come prepared to enjoy your adventure by reading and following our Trip Preparation Guidelines. Contact us with any questions prior to arrival so that accommodations can be made and any questions answered. Safety is our primary concern, tours can operate in all but the most severe weather conditions so participants need to come prepared to be able to enjoy the trip under a variety of conditions. Don't forget your camera!
Alternatively, for larger groups and/or those who want to learn more in-depth about the dogs and their training, kennel tours are available by reservation. Please call for details and let us customize an experience of a lifetime for you!
2007 Rates:
1 hour: $60/adult, $35/child (under 13 and 75 pounds), $105 minimum charge
Half-Day (3+ hours): $170/adult, $80/child (under 13 and 75 pounds), $275 minimum charge
Full-Day (6+ hours): $300/adult, $145/child (under 13 and 75 pounds), $485 minimum charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Times given are approximate actual trail times…plan on your total adventure taking at least two hours longer than time given for prep and return-- ride participants learn dog care, harnessing, etc. as you work hands-on with the team before and after the ride.
Doggie kisses included for free!
We're glad to accommodate groups, moonlight and other special tour times, and other special requests. Please give us a call.
For More Information:
Briar's Patch Sled Dogs — Based at Crystalwood Lodge
38625 Westside Road/ P.O. Box 498, Ft. Klamath, OR 97626
Ph: 541-892-3639 Fax: 541-381-2328
Email: Contact Briar's Patch Sled Dogs
Operated under special use permit issued by the Fremont-Winema National Forests.