Information and pricing for Peace Pups dogsled rides:

Come experience the beauty of winter in Lake Elmore Vermont via one of the oldest modes of winter transportation. Venture back to a time before the invention of the combustible engine; a time when a main form of winter wilderness travel was a team of Siberian Huskies. You will be amazed at the energy and excitement as our Siberians are harnessed to take you on your ride. If you have ever had any doubt about Siberians Huskies being born to run; a ride with one of our teams will demonstrate to you just how much they love it. Only twenty five minutes from Stowe and twenty five minutes from Montpelier. Take a ride in one of my custom hand built touring sleds behind an eight dog Siberian team.

Our day tours located at Lake Elmore are currently being run on a beautiful trail with access generously provided by Atlas Timberlands Partnership, a joint project of the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). We start out along Rt.12 near the north branch of the Winooski River and run across rolling terrain which follows streams, old beaver ponds and wet lands with a mix of hardwood and softwood forest. We turn around at Little Elmore; a remote body of water south of Lake Elmore. This forest is host to a variety of animals including moose, bear and coyote to name a few. This is a true wilderness setting located at the north end of one of the areas largest undeveloped tracks of land. We provide a heated miners tent and hot beverages to warm you after your ride.

If you have snowshoes or cross country skis feel free to bring them along and explore on your own either before or after your ride. There are several loops which are marked and packed for your enjoyment. Explore along the north branch of the Winooski River or head up the side of the Worcester Range for some spectacular views. We have several pairs of snowshoes available for rental at our tour site for $10.00 a day. * Snowshoe use is comlementary if you have booked a sled tour with us.

Sledding options! Do we have options! If you are interested in sitting back and enjoying the ride climb inside one of our hand crafted toboggan sleds with cozy warm sled bags and four inch padding, you'll be warm and comfortable as you fly along behind the dog team. If you want to be more active ask about taking a ride on our hand built tandem sled. This sled has two driving stations; one for myself and one for a passenger. You can get a feel for driving a sled with out the risk of loosing the team. This sled also has front space for one sitting passenger so two can go and take turns riding or sitting.

Mushing 101 Lesson on everything you need to know to start driving dogs on your own. Learn the ropes! How to harness the dogs, set up the sled, hook up a team; then drive the team yourself as you follow a guide along our back country trail. NOTE: this adventure requires booking a double time slot (four hours) and must be run when no other tours are taking place so openings may be limited, please book well in advance.

Snowshoeing We now have a inventory of snowshoes featuring TSL which are made right here in Vermont. We maintain several different snowshoe trails which are marked and "usually" packed for your enjoyment. There is a wide variety of terrain at our tour location from flat lowland treks to climbing the side the the Worcester Mountain Range. We have a total of seven pairs of snowshoes available so it is a good idea to check ahead to make sure they are available. If you find that you like the TSL snowshoes Power Play Sports right here in Morrisville has a good selection available. The trails are open to the public any time since the property is public access. *We offer complementary use to large groups that would be doing sled rides in shifts.

The trail runs over what was once Atlas Plywood land. It was purchased by VLT and TNC in 1997 and is managed for timber and protection of ecological attributes reflecting the shared missions of the two owner organizations. All lands owned by the Atlas Timberlands Partnership are open for pedestrian access as well as many trail arrangements. This exciting initiative demonstrates the vision and commitment of VLT and TNC to actively manage Vermont's private forest lands for sustained economic benefit, while protecting the biological resources and public uses. The project's success will help create a new model for other conservation organizations, the forest industry, and timber investors in the future. Compatible forest uses enable community residents to realize their shared aspirations—for the benefit of families, the local and State economy, and a way of life—as they protect natural resources. Most important, the Atlas Timberlands Partnership will help ensure that future generations of Vermonters inherit economically sustainable and ecologically healthy land.

For more information about the Vermont Land Trust or The Nature Conservancy please visit: www.vlt.org or www.nature.org.

Our night tours start at the base of the toll road next to the Stowe Mountain Resort on the mountain road in Stowe. The professional trail groomers at Stowe maintain our tour trail at that location. This trail winds its way up the base of Mount Mansfield via a combination of back country ski trails and alpine trails. You will be astounded at the strength of our Siberians as they pull you up the mountain and equally amazed at their speed as we fly back down. In early winter these tours are mostly run in the dark. By March the 5:00 and 6:00 tours are in the daylight. There is nothing like riding with a team of dogs through the dark woods of Vermont under a brilliant winter starlit sky. Guaranteed to be a memory you won't soon forget!

I also offer excursions to other destinations; extended tours in Elmore as well as overnight camping trips. Availability of extended tours and trips to other locations is weather dependant. Our tour trail is smooth and well maintained, most of the remote trails are rougher and therefore require more snow cover in order to be usable. Please call to check trail conditions in our area.

Wear appropriate clothing. Vermont winters can be very cold with temperatures sometimes staying below zero. Dress in layers; wear a good hat, boots and gloves or mittens. Goggles will help keep the snow out of your eyes. Bring your own if you have them but we also have a few on hand which you are welcome to borrow. Once on the sled you will be sitting inside one of our custom made sled bags on a four inch padded cushion and covered with a fleece blanket. Most guests say they are quite warm inside the sleds but there is no substitute for dressing for the occasion. If you tend to have cold hands of feet we do have hand and foot warmers available.

This winters schedule: We will be running day tours at Lake Elmore on Friday, Saturday and Sundays at 9:00 am. 11:00 am. and 1:00 pm. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays we will be running night tours at Stowe Mountain Resort at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00. We always have two sleds available but arrangements can be made for additional sleds when booked in advance.

We have a small kennel and only run three tours per day. To be assured a tour you should book well in advance. Same day bookings are sometimes available but we are typically booked a month in advance.

Booking Lake Elmore day tours: You can call me at #802-888-7733 or email me: ken@peacepupsdogsledding.com

Prices for day tours:

*All tours require a 50% deposit which is refunded if I am unable to fulfill my obligation.

*Deposit is not refundable if you cancel but may be used for a reschedule.

*We will be running with our German tour carts if conditions are not conducive to sledding.

*If we are running with carts rather than sleds you will receive a refund of the difference.

*View our cart tour page for more information on these outings.

*Please call for pricing on custom tours or overnight adventures.

Booking Stowe Mountain Resort night tours: Please call #802-253-3656 to reserve your Stowe tour. These tours have a 310 pound weight limit with any combination of passengers. The night tour price is $150 per sled ($140 for guests at the resort). I can answer any questions you might have in regard to your tour but all night bookings are through the resort.