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Dog Sledding Trip Calendar 2011

WEEKEND DOG SLEDDING and NORDIC SKIING TRIPS IN THE NORTHWOODS OF MAINE

Our two and three day weekend trips are in the Umbagog Lake and Mahoosuc Mountain areas. The first night is spent at a local bed and breakfast (special rates available for Mahoosuc Guide Service guests). The area and activities are the same for the two and three day weekend trips (except Pimotaau weekends), a combination of mushing, skiing and snowshoeing. The difference between them is that on the second day of the three day weekend we do a day trip out from our base camp by dogteam and cross country skis. Pimotaau weekends all travel is done by dog team. There are two people per sled working with the dogteams on all weekend trips unless other arrangements are made in advance.

Weekend trips begin at 7 p.m. the evening of the first day to outfit participants with winter equipment, answer questions and go over the itinerary. The following morning we will head out with the huskies for two or three days on the trail. The weekend trips are a combination of dog sledding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The exception is Pimotaau weekends which are all mushing. All trips begin the evening of the first day listed and end around 4 p.m. on the last day.

All you need to bring is warm clothing and a sense of adventure. We will provide food and all specialized winter equipment such as skiis, poles, boots, parkas, gaiters, sleeping bags and ensolite pad. Winter travel can be physically challenging. The better shape you are in the more enjoyable the trip will be for you. If you are relatively inactive start exercising at least one month prior to your trip. Participants should be able to ski or snowshoe 4 miles with a light pack. While on the trail, accommodations will be in the traditional camp of the north, canvas wall tents heated with wood stoves and a fir bough floor.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
MAHOOSUC INTRO
(2 days)
DATES AND RATES PER PERSON:
$555

January Blues         Jan. 7-9
Martin Luther King   Jan 14-16
President’s Day       Feb. 19-21
School Vacation      Feb. 25-27
Spring Fling            Mar. 11-13
Last Chance Mush   Mar. 18-20


For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
UMBAGOG LAKE
(3 days)

$630

 New Years Eve        Dec. 29-Jan. 1
Martin Luther King    Jan. 14-17
President’s Day        Feb. 18-21
School Vacation       Feb. 24-27
Spring Fling             Mar. 10-13
Last Chance Mush    Mar. 17-20


For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
WOMEN’S WEEKENDS
Mahoosuc Intro Mush/Ski
Jan. 21 - 23
$555

Umbagog Lake
Feb. 3 - 6
$630


 Calling any women adventurers to an exciting and action packed weekend of cross country skiing and dog sledding on Umbagog Lake. This follows the same format as our weekend dog sledding trips but provides the special opportunity to share this experience with other women.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
PIMOTAAU WEEKENDS
Jan. 20 - 23,
Feb. 3 - 6,
Feb. 10 - 13
$930

 Pimotaau is Cree for traveling through the bush. On these 3 day weekend trips we will travel every day by dog team to a new camp and group size is limited to five. Since the itinerary is linear (point A to B) these trips provide the opportunity to see more country and to travel further by dog team. Pimotaau weekends also explore some areas that are different from our regular weekends trips. Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are optional from camp.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
NORTHERN CLASSICS DOG SLEDDING TRIPS



Our Northern Classic trips are a minimum of 4 days and are done with one person per sled. This enables us to travel further (6-20 miles) per day and offers the most opportunity to work with and get to know the huskies. We bring skiis and/or snowshoes to explore the country around the camps. Group size is smaller (maximum 5) to accommodate individual interests.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
DOG SLEDDING WITH THE CREE - OUJE-BOUGOUMOU, QUEBEC
Dec. 11 - 18, 2010
$3800
Mar. 24 - Apr. 2, 2011
$4275

Northern lights, frozen bogs, wolves howling; welcome to Chitichiinnu, the land of the Cree. This trip is for anyone who wants to experience a true dog sled expedition in the north. Ice reading, winter navigation, camping techniques, dog handling and care are a few of the topics covered. Cree guides, David and Anna Bosum, have many years of experience in the bush and will join us to share their vast knowledge of hunting, trapping and fishing. You will never look at the Northwoods and it’s animals the same way after spending time in the bush with Anna and David. While on the trail you will have the opportunity to try country food such as fresh walleye, moose, beaver, bear or goose. This is a very rare and rich cultural experience!

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
CABIN TO CABIN
Jan. 25 - 30
$1730

 The mountains northeast of Moosehead Lake will be the setting for this mush. We will do a 50 mile loop trip staying at three different remote camps along the way. Accommodations will be in rustic log cabins at Medawisla Wilderness Camps, West Branch Pond Camps and Little Lyford Camps. This is the trip for anyone who wants the home cooked meals and comfort of a traditional Maine sporting camp. The views of the Katahdin range are spectacular!

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
DOG SLEDDING THE RAPID RIVER COUNTRY
Mar. 1 - 6
$1200

 Explore the winter wilderness of the Rapid River country. We will travel for two days by dog sled to reach our camp in a very remote part of the Rapid River. The Rapid does not freeze in the winter so our camp on the river has beautiful mist rising from the water. Here we will have a layover day to explore the area by ski or snowshoe in search of otter, moose, deer and other wildlife. This country has one of the largest deer herds in the Northeast. This trip provides a nice variety of lake travel and forest trails. We will visit parts of the Rapid River seldom seen in it’s winter glory.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
DOGSLEDDING WITH THE INUIT OF NUNAVIK
Apr. 6-14
Kuujjuaq to Tasiujaq

$5500
(inc. airfare from Montreal)

 Nunavik is the arctic region of Quebec. On this trip we will be traveling with Allen Gordon, an Inuk musher from Kuujjuaq. The trail between the two villages is about 100 miles and varies in habitat from boreal treeline to tundra. Wildlife in this area includes caribou, wolf, arctic fox and a living relic from the ice age, the musk ox. Northern lights are frequent at this latitude and we will try ice fishing for arctic char. Much of the food on the trail will be local fare such as caribou, ptarmigan and char. The warmth, humility and self reliance of the Inuit will stay with you long after your arctic adventure.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
DAY TRIPS





On Umbagog Lake or gentle trails in the Mahoosuc Mountains are available Tues. - Thurs. mid Dec. thru mid March. A warm home-made hearty lunch cooked over a campfire is included on day trips as well as insulated winter parkas and warm boots. Cost $265 per person. Book early as these fill fast.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
CUSTOM TRIPS




We are able to design custom trips for groups to any of the areas we guide in: Maine, Ouje-Bougoumou, Quebec, James and Hudson Bays and Nunavik. Call us if you would like to discuss the possibilities.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
INSTRUCTIONAL DAY



Drive your own team of huskies. This is for the more serious musher. We give detailed instruction on training, hooking up a team, driving the team, handling the sled, etc. Cost $395 per person.

For more information contact Kevin or Polly at info@mahoosuc.com or phone 207-824-2073.
Children's Discounts

Children under the age of 13 go for a 25% discount on all trips