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About Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge

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About Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge

Wintergreen is the nation’s oldest (since 1979) and largest dogsled center and the only lodge operation devoted exclusively to dog sledding. As noted by National Geographic, you'll “Mush with the Best!” at Wintergreen.

From just outside Ely, MN, the gateway to heaven (the Boundary Waters wilderness) we offer a variety of trip choices. Most are lodge to lodge, so you’ll be warm and well-fed in your own lakeshore cabin or room and private bath. And, you’ll be in good hands with our experienced guides and your own team of Canadian Eskimo Sled Dogs (the REAL stars of the show). Both our guides and dogs are the best in the business.

4-Night Trips

$ 1,175 - $ 1,875 per person

Rates depend on the level of trip and time of year. View our packages below.

View Our 4-Night Trips

3-Night Trips

$ 975 - $ 1,175 per person
Rates depend on the level of trip and time of year. View our packages below.
View Our 3-Night Trips

We Also Offer

Beginner Camping Trips
Advanced Camping Trips
Specialty Trips

What's Next?

Our best advice? Call and talk to Paul @ (877-753-3386 during regular Central Time business hours). There’s nothing like a real conversation with the guy who started all this…not to mention his dogsled trips to the North Pole…to get your questions answered. We’ve tried to answer most of your questions below. But feel free to wander our site…

Q: Where the heck is Ely, MN, and how do we get there?
A: The short answer is we’re four hours north of Minneapolis.
Q: What’s included in the package price?
A: Everything -- meals, lodging, guides, dog teams, outfitting, trail fees & taxes (PLUS tickets to Ely's International Wolf Center where you can observe a wolf pack in a woodland enclosure). Bring your own cold weather gear, or rent from us.
Q: Will we need to bring cold weather gear?
A: No. You can bring your own (learn what you need here). But you may want to simply rent from us. We also make and sell winter clothing at Wintergreen Northern Wear. We’ve developed, from head to toe, clothing and gear designed to keep you warm while dogsledding.
Q: Do we need experience dogsledding?
A: No. We’ll answer all your questions, give you a thorough orientation, and you’ll be with a guide at all times.
Q: What about kids?
A: Kids are the best thing two people can do together, but that’s probably not your question. Yes, kids are welcome, and we offer a discount (ages 5-11 get $200 off, 12-17 get $100 off).
Q: What are the accommodations and food like?
A: Oh, my, are you in for a pleasant surprise. Most trips are lodge to lodge, or out and back. So, you’ll enjoy first-rate, warm, cozy, homey, comfort and amazing food.
Q: How do I register?
A: Click here to register by phone, fax, mail, or email. Registration involves a $100/person deposit with balance due 8 weeks before your trip.
Q: Do you have a video that will make me smile? The video at the top of the page tugged at my heart.
A: Glad you asked, yes, the video below will definitely put a smile on your face courtesy of the Okee Dokee Brothers!