Go Dog-Sledding near Yellowstone
The Yellowstone region is fast becoming a dog-sledding destination for both recreational fun and serious racing.
Most people think of Alaska and the Iditarod when it comes to dog-sledding, but the greater Yellowstone region is fast becoming a dog-sledding destination for both recreational fun and serious racing.
Many companies—especially those located in northwestern Wyoming between Dubois and Jackson—offer dog-sled tours. On most tours, a guide handles the dogs from the back of a sled, while you ride on the front and enjoy the unbeatable winter scenery of Yellowstone country. Other tours may let you drive the sled during a “Learn to Mush” experience.
Sled Dog Tour Companies
Dog sledding is prohibited within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park but is okay in the surrounding area. The cost can be pricey from $175 to $250 per adult, or charged per sled at around $400-$500. Tours vary in length from 15 minutes to 1 hour for the ride only. Full day tours may include the sled ride plus a swim in the naturally heated pool at Granite Hot Springs. Tours may also include educational presentations, a husky meet and greet, and meals or snacks.
Spirit of the North in West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana huskypower.com
Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures in Big Sky, Montana yellowstonedogsledadventures.com
Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours in Jackson, Wyoming jhsleddog.com
Call of the Wyld Sled Dog Tours in Teton Village, Wyoming callofthewyld.com
Sled Dog Races
If you’re planning a Yellowstone vacation during the winter months, we recommend you go during late January or early February so that you can see the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states: the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. This thrilling race traverses almost 450 miles of backcountry near Yellowstone and stops in a different town each night including Jackson, Wyo., and Driggs, Idaho.
2023 Race Dates
January 27 – Ceremonial Start – Jackson, Wyoming
January 28 – Stage One – Teton County, Wyoming
January 29 – Stage Two – Lander, Wyoming
January 30 – Stage Three – Pinedale, Wyoming
January 31 – Stage Four – Big Piney / Marbleton, Wyoming
February 1 – Stage Five – Kemmerer, Wyoming
February 2 – Travel Day
February 3 – Stage Six – Alpine, Wyoming
February 4 – Stage Seven & Final Banquet – Driggs, Idaho
Start planning a winter vacation by downloading the Winter Trip Planner for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park today.