Ever dreamed of driving a dogsled team through a pristine Rocky mountain valley blanketed in snow.... With multiple dogsled adventures available, do not wait to experience this once in a lifetime adventure!
Our dogsledding adventures are located 90 minutes west of Jasper in beautiful Valemount, British Columbia. Travel time to the Dogsled staging area is approximately 90 minutes from Jasper. Transportation is provide on the "Moonshiners of Whiskey Creek' dogsled adventure only. If you are participating on the self-drive "60 Minute Musher" program, please be prepared for winter mountain driving conditions and a time change to Pacific Standard Time (one hour behind Jasper). In either case, upon arrival at the Dogsled Adventure Staging Area you will receive a short lesson on the operation of a dogsled team and then have the choice to drive your own team of 6 to 8 dogs, or you can to snuggle up in a blanket and let someone else to do the driving.
Moonshiners of Whiskey Creek
Travel by dog team through the silent undisturbed beauty of winter and all it has to offer. This is a great hands on opportunity to venture deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the crisp mountain air and the beautiful scenery that surrounds you while you warm up with a hearty trail side lunch, cooked over an open campfire, hot apple cider and homemade treats. During this time you will have the opportunity to learn the history of both the area and the people. (vegetarian lunch available upon request)
Season: Dec 10th 2024 - Mar 31st 2025
Dogsledding distance: 18-22kms
Duration: 5-6 hours
Departure: 9:30 am PST
Dogsledding With Transportation from Jasper - 8:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Daily)
Adults: $400
Youth (5-12): $340
*Not recommended for most children under 8 due to duration of time in the cold
(*prices subject to 2% Destination Management fee and 5% GST*)
Moonshiners Dogsledding Self-Drive Options- For those who insist on driving to the Dogsledding Staging area to participate in this tour. You have the following options:
(Weekends and Holidays Only): 1:00 p.m. (pacific standard time) departure on Weekends and Holidays only. Drive time from Jasper: 1.5 hours.
(Mid-Week): please call 1.888.786.3641 for options and availability.
The 60 Minute Musher:
This tour is great for those groups that are large or families with small children that want a quick taste of dogsledding. Trip includes your introduction to the dogs, the equipment, your instruction on how to drive a dog team, and 1 full hour of mushing! It concludes with a hot beverage and homemade treats back at the trail head. Transportation not included. Driving time approximately 1.5 each way.
Dogsledding distance: 10kms
Duration: 1 hour dogsledding
Departure: 10:30 am PST
Dogsledding (Self-Drive Only) -Departs Dogsledding Launch area Daily 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Adult (13+): $250
Child (6-12): $150
(*prices subject to 2% Destination Management fee and 5% GST*)
The 60 minute musher is ideal for school groups, clubs, corporate incentive parties etc. We are able to run tours back to back and add other options such as interpretive snowshoe hikes and a campfire lunch. (Group rates apply. Transportation can be provided, please call for more information) 1.888.786.3641
Important Notes:
*2% Destination Management Fee is a fee collected by our Tourism Jasper Destination Management organization to promote our area.
*All participants must read and sign a liability waiver prior to going dogsledding.
*Anyone under the age of 19 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
*Participants must be dressed in proper winter attire and boots.
*Please eat a big breakfast before dogsledding as our bodies require calories to stay warm!
*Transportation-pick ups and tours depart on time!
*Tours will not be held back if guests are not at departure location on time.
*Participants that miss their pick up time or tour will NOT be refunded.
**Cancelation policy - Notification of cancellation must be given before 6pm, 48 hours before your scheduled tour. We will offer you a RAIN CHECK and reschedule your tour for another date. RAINCHECKS will have a maximum rescheduled time period of 12 Months from the original tour date. Refund you 50% of your reservation. The other 50% is non-refundable. Failure of the cardholder to cancel their reservation before this time will result in NO refund of the FULL amount of their purchase.
