Experience Mountain View Grand in Whitefield, NH like never before..at the speed of dog! We are excited to announce a new partnership between Mountain View, Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel and the N.H. Sled Dog Rescue, History and Education Center. It’s your chance to take in the grand winter splendor of the White Mountains behind a team of rescue and second-chance Alaskan huskies. Rides are available on site from mid-December through April, weather and trail conditions permitting.
There are two programs available that are open to Mountain View Grand resort guests only:
Introduction to the Art of Dog Sledding in New Hampshire – History, Hands-On Interaction and a Ride
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the tradition of mushing with a daytime, 45-minute interactive experience. Meet and greet the dogs, pet them, hear their stories, help harness and hitch the team, receive a brief history lesson, and even shout commands and help drive the team (at musher discretion for dog and guest safety, of course).Designed for families and couples who want to take the time to learn about sled dogs (20-25 minutes), then go on an incredible one-and-a-half to two-mile ride (20-30 minutes).
Rides offered Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Departures at 9:00, 9:45,10:30,11:15 a.m., and 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, and 3:15 p.m.
Resort Guest price: $145/sled
Pricing is based on two people per sled or a maximum of 340 pounds.
$38 will be charged for each additional person while remaining under the weight limit.
All times are approximate and vary widely based on snow conditions and time of day.
A Grand Adventure – 5 mile Dogsled Ride
For those guests who want to experience an authentic dogsled adventure, cover more distance and travel deeper into the woods. The 60-minute nighttime experience will cover approximately five miles in the awe-inspiring countryside surrounding Mountain View Grand. Snuggle up in the sled and take in the winter wonderland behind a team of amazing canine athletes. The focus of this adventure is to allow our guests as much “ride time” as possible. These night runs are designed for couples and adventurous families.
Rides offered Thursday - Saturday, 5-9 p.m.
Departures must be scheduled sequentially, at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Resort Guest $195/sled
Pricing is based on two people per sled or a maximum of 340 pounds.
$38 will be charged for every additional person while remaining under the weight limit.
All times are approximate and vary widely based on snow conditions
The five-mile ride will take approximately 45 minutes of the total time spent with dogs and musher.
Special Holiday Week Availability
Rides described above available Monday through Saturday, December 26 through December 31, 2011.
Sunday, New Year’s Day: Daytime rides only
Monday through Saturday, Feb 20-25: Day and night rides as above
Sunday, February 26: Daytime rides only
To schedule your dog sled adventure, please call the Mountain View Reservations Department at 866-484-3843 or 603-837-2100. For more information, please contact Muddy Paw at 603-545-4533
