Dog sledding - frequently asked questions
The musher (driver) steers the dog sled with the device and with various commands.
Only the following dog breeds may bear the designation "sled dog": the Alaskan Malamute, the Greenland Dog, the Samoyed and the Siberian Husky.
A dog pulling a sled on a lead. Sled dogs have a lot of stamina, are not very sensitive to pain and have a strong cardiovascular system. They are very good runners, which is why they were already used by the Inuit to transport people and goods.
The shoes protect the sensitive paws of the huskies from the cold and the lumps of ice in the snow that would get stuck between the pads.
Sled dogs can reach speeds of 25 to 27 km/h over longer distances of 80 to 100 km.
The sled dogs are huskies. These are polar dogs bred by people from Greenland, Canada and Alaska.
The Siberian Husky is considered gentle, playful, friendly, attentive and social. It is hardly ever suspicious of strangers or other dogs.
We cannot set an exact time, as the sled ride depends on the dogs, the temperature, the weather and the weight of the participants.
No, this is not necessary. We have never had to cancel a sledging trip due to lack of snow in 30 years. The tour will go ahead and, if necessary, simply take place in another area nearby.
As the sleigh rides only take place in December, we receive many registrations in a short space of time during this period. The best thing to do is to ask us if there are still places available.