Cast Outdoor Adventures is an education based company that offers a variety of immersive experiences in the wilderness surroundings of Ely and into the BWCA. Offerings include midday to sunset tours, full day trophy ice fishing trips, gear hauls, quickstarts and full to multi-day winter camping trips.
We serve able bodied individuals as well as those with physical and intellectual disabilities. We also facilitate adaptive dogsledding by utilizing our custom adaptive sleds. Click on our nonprofit link to learn more about our upcoming projects.
Here’s a great sampling of our “sunset dogsled adventure.”
DOGSLEDDING
At Cast Outdoors, we provide endless Wilderness Adventures—and this one is no exception.
Our day trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are an excellent opportunity to venture deep into one of North America's most spectacular wilderness areas and enjoy a scenic wilderness ride.
If you're up for a challenge and love adventure, dogsledding is just the thing. You'll be able to see sights you've never seen before and make memories that will last a lifetime!
SUNSET & MIDDAY RUN
Our partial day experience is perfect for families looking for the right balance of adventure and reprieve from the cold.
Mid~Afternoon: mush from approximately 3-5 p.m. You will arrive an additional hour prior to your departure time on trail.
Departure times vary according to the sunset.
Trip Details:
Receive an introduction to the history of mushing and safety instructions.
Meet the dogs and learn what is necessary to prepare a dog team for your trip. This includes: nutrition, physical exams, a massage routine (productive petting), and proper harness & bootie application.
Hooks up! Off we go on a 5-6 mile trek into the wilderness.
Halfway breaktime-we will stop for photos and switch up riding positions if desired.
Hooks up! We're back on the trail, mushing 5-6 miles to the landing.
The sunset run starts in daylight and transitions to nighttime mushing by headlamp. (Our favorite time to mush!)
Arrive at the landing, trip reflection, take final photos, and say goodbyes.
Hot drinks included
2.5-3 hours on trail
$300 ~ $325 per adult
$175 per child ~ Ages (6-15)
$50 per infant ~ Ages (0-5)
Two person minimum
FULL DAY
Get ready to feel the thrill with our full-day dogsled adventure. Not for the faint of heart! Moderate physical fitness is required.
As we travel through the wilderness, we'll stop at several points to explore and take in the beauty of the BWCA. There will also be plenty of time for photographs, so don't forget your phone or camera.
This full day trip begins at 9 a.m. and ends around 5 p.m.
Trip Details:
9 a.m. arrival at your predetermined destination for a safety brief, gear check, and instruction.
Meet the dogs and learn what is necessary to prepare a dog team for your trip. This includes: nutrition, physical exams, a massage routine (productive petting), and proper harness & bootie application.
Hooks up! Off we go on an 10-15 mile trek into the wilderness.
Breaktime! Your guide will start a wood fire, and lunch is served. Hot drinks like cocoa, tea, and cider are also provided.
Hooks up! We're back on the trail, mushing 10-15 miles.
The sun will have set and we will be mushing by twilight through the wilderness.
Arrive at the landing, trip reflection, take final photos, and say goodbyes.
Soup with baguette, hot drinks & campfire included
5.5-6 hours on trail
$600 per adult
$450 per child ~ Ages (6-15)
$150 per infant ~ Ages (0-5)
Two person minimum
***Custom ice fishing experiences available by request***
