DOGSLEDDING
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 half-day and full-day tours, trophy ice fishing trips, gear hauls, and multi-day winter camping trips with ice fishing.
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.
Our day trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area give you the opportunity to venture deep into one of North America's most spectacular wilderness areas and enjoy a scenic backcountry ride.
You will be able to see sights you have never seen before as winter reveals unique landscapes that differ dramatically from the summer scenery.
If you're up for a challenge and love adventure, dogsledding is just the thing!
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR MIDWEEK DISCOUNTS!!!
DOGSLEDDING TRIP OPTIONS
Our partial day experience is perfect for families looking for the right balance of adventure and reprieve from the cold.
Trip Details
Meet the dogs and learn what is necessary to prepare a dog team for your trip. The introduction includes topics on nutrition, physical exams, a massage routine (productive petting), proper harness application & safety instructions.
Hooks up! Off we go on a 5-6 mile trek into the wilderness.
Halfway 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 trailhead.
Arrive at the entry point, trip reflection, take final photos, and say goodbyes.
Hot drinks included.
2.5-3 hours on trail
$300 per adult
$250 (Mon-Thu)
$175 per child ~ Ages (6-15)
$150 (Mon-Thu)
$50 per infant ~ Ages (0-5)
Two person minimum
IMMERSIVE HALF-DAY
Want to see all of our dogs and know their names?
Not for the faint of heart! Moderate physical fitness is required.
As we travel through the wilderness, we will 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 camera.
Our full-day trip begins at approximately 9 a.m. and ends around 5 p.m.
Trip Details
Arrival at your predetermined destination for a safety brief, gear check, and 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 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 provided.
Hooks up! We're back on the trail, mushing another 10-15 miles.
The sun will have set and we will be mushing by headlamp through the wilderness.
Arrive at the entry point, trip reflection, take final photos, and say goodbyes.
Soup or chili with baguette/sour dough bread, hot drinks & campfire included.
5.5-6 hours on trail
$500 per adult
$425 (Mon-Thu)
$375 per child ~ Ages (6-15)
$325 (Mon-Thu)
$150 per infant ~ Ages (0-5)
$100 (Mon-Thu)
Two person minimum
IMMERSIVE FULL-DAY
Gear Hauls ~
(Discounts offered to BW Base Camps)
Gear only $800 per sled (250 lbs maximum) round trip - Basswood
Gear only $1000 per sled (250 lbs maximum) round trip - Knife, Thomas, Frasier
Gear & human $800 per person, round trip - Basswood
Gear & human $1000 per person, round trip - Knife, Thomas, Frasier
This requires a detailed phone conversation, please call to book. (218.235.9749)
Join Cast Outdoors for unforgettable dogsledding tours in Ely, MN, the Sled Dog Capital of America. Mush through the BWCA with expert guides and our hand-raised pack of Siberian and Alaskan Huskies. Perfect for adventurers seeking the best dogsledding in the Northwoods.
Our Dogsledding Too
Make sure your adventure is enjoyable by staying warm. Check out the rental clothing offer from
Wintergreen Northern Wear. You will work directly with them to secure clothing.
