Wintertime Fun: The Guru Crew Goes Dogsledding

You know I have a love/hate thing going with ski vacations. I love the idea of them. Rosy cheeks, cute ski gear, the wind wooshing through my hair as I slalom down the hill.

The ski vacation, in reality, is something I don’t love so much. Because it involves none of these fun things and, worse, it includes work. More work than a 9 to 5 job, and you’re doing this work while on vacation.

Clearly, I am not the only one with this problem because mountain resorts have caught on. They now offer a whole host of activities that let you be in the great outdoors without breaking a sweat, much less a bone.

Exhibit A: Dogsledding. The guru crew tried it earlier this week and the verdict is in: thumbs up.

 

Here’s how it works: You and your 10 year old sit on a sled, which is pulled by a team of 10 dogs and guided by a musher, who stands behind, as you glide through the forest. The dogs gallop along at a good clip while you admire the scenery and pretend like you’re doing the Iditarod.

Christina, the musher, tells you all kinds of interesting dog facts, something the 10 year old really enjoys. And she tells you interesting facts too. Did you know you can go dogsledding even in summer?

Except then it should be called golf carting. Because in summer they harness the dogs to a golf cart and whisk you through the forest. Am not sure this set up has quite the same allure. Why bother with dogs at all? Why not just drive the cart?

But I’m quibbling with details here. If you live in a snowy area and enjoy nature, don’t quibble and book this offbeat, mountain experience. Rosy cheeks guaranteed, without the frustration of ski boots or lift lines. How’s that for guru good?