Some unexpected chauf-furrs: Mushing in New Brunswick
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Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6:00 AM - It’s time to take your 4-legged love connection to a whole new level. Your dog sledding adventure awaits in New Brunswick!
Glide across the snow, embrace the beauty of this province and dress warm because these dogs will take you for a ride.
This is so much more than just a sleigh ride! “These dogs are my family”, says Sled Dog Adventures owner and operator Diane LeClerc, whose team teaches you how to properly interact with the dogs. You can guide your own team, or you can just sit back and relax – but if you want a working adventure take this opportunity to learn.
Allardville, N.B., is home to Sled Dog Adventures and this region usually sees over 300 cm of snow each winter. And if you are prepping for this quest, the more snow the better! The Alaskan and Malamute dogs quickly convince you winter is the best season as they pull you by sled. Their gentle nature, everlasting endurance and love of the cold truly make you appreciate winter.
The snowy paradise looks like a movie scene as you pull up to the rustic cabin and hear the dogs howling. If you want to make a night of it, you can rent the cabin. The wood stove heats the cozy lodge making it a true off the grid experience. Guests can also enjoy the opportunity to eat local Acadian food and taste things like moose meat from New Brunswick either inside or by the open fire outside the cabin.
The dogs are extremely photogenic and take on a majestic feel as they run across the snow. Being able to photograph fresh snow in a natural landscape is any photographer’s dream! Truly picture perfect.
These dogs live an amazing life as they were born to run. And life with Diane is a dream for any dog: “I was an animal health technician and an animal keeper for more than 20 years at the Granby Zoo before falling in love with dog sledding back in 1994.”
“Cold and snowy” is the forecast you want for sledding. The wind is also something to watch as you plan your adventure. A windy day creates extra resistance and makes it harder for the dogs to work.
However, the weather always seems to be on their side! Sled Dog Adventures has never had to cancel a single run! “We’ve always managed to have enough snow, even if it’s icy, I put some shoes on my dogs’ feet. It is the best place in the world to do it, the sled dog business” says LeClerc.
Highly recommended to bring:
- Warm winter jacket
- Working gloves
- Snow pants
- Neck warmer
- Ski goggles
- Toque
- Boots (they have heavy duty options available if you don’t already own)
- Camera
It’s amazing to see the behaviour of these dogs. The trails transport you to a different world. It’s like nothing you have experienced before! And you’ll leave wanting to do it again. Find out more about the Sled Dog Adventures, here.
