PAGOSA SPRINGS WINTER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Mushing in Pagosa: Two Hours of Trail, Campfire, and Dog Snuggles
A guided 2-hour dogsled experience in Pagosa Springs that pairs an hour on the trail with an hour at base camp — round‑trip transport and photography are included.
Mushing in Pagosa: Two Hours of Trail, Campfire, and Dog Snuggles.
This 2 Hour Dogsled Experience with San Juan Sled Dogs folds a short, focused run into a hands‑on camp visit: one hour mushing on a guided trail and one hour at base camp sharing snacks, hot chocolate and close time with the dogs. It’s built to accommodate families and groups, and the operator includes round‑trip transportation from town and on‑trip photography so your time on the sled and by the fire is captured.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
One Hour on the Trail, One Hour at Camp
The itinerary is deliberately balanced: an hour spent on the trail mushing with the team, followed by an hour at base camp enjoying campfire snacks, hot chocolate and dog snuggles.
Transport, Photography and Treats Are Part of the Package
The operator provides round‑trip transportation from town and includes photography; at base camp guests receive s'mores, snacks and hot chocolate as part of the experience.
Family- and Group-Friendly
Designed to accommodate large families and groups, the experience accepts guests ages 3 and up and offers pricing tiers based on guest weight categories.
What the day feels like
What the Two Hours Feel Like
The outing is compact and deliberate: you travel from town via the provided shuttle, spend roughly an hour gliding the trail with the sled dogs, then return to base camp for an hour of hands‑on time, refreshments and photos before the shuttle brings you back to town.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and when it might not be the right match.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The advertised experience is a 2 Hour Dogsled Experience with approximately four hours total from town and back; early or late season conditions in December or March may lead to wheeled trips instead of snow runs, and the operator will notify guests if that applies.
Round‑trip transportation from town, photography, campfire snacks including s'mores, hot chocolate, and time with the dogs are included in the experience.
Pricing is tiered by guest weight: guests 80 lbs and over and guests under 80 lbs; the experience accepts ages 3 and up. (See operator for current holiday pricing.)
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the dogsled experience?
The scheduled dogsled portion is two hours total — one hour on the trail and one hour at base camp — with roughly four hours total including round‑trip transport from town.
Where do I meet for the shuttle?
The shuttle departs from 3505 W Hwy 160 — The Wilderness Journeys Office inside the Pagosa Lodge.
What is included in the price?
Round‑trip transportation from town, photography, s'mores, snacks, hot chocolate and time with the dogs at base camp are included.
Are there age or weight restrictions?
The experience accepts guests ages 3 and up; pricing is differentiated for guests 80 lbs and over versus guests under 80 lbs.
What if there isn't enough snow?
Early or late season bookings in December or March may be conducted on wheels rather than snow; the operator will contact guests in advance if that applies.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
All trips are 100% refundable up to 48 hours in advance.