Mushing in Montana
Dog sledding in Glacier Country offers a unique winter experience. Traverse our winter wonderland behind a team of well-trained, enthusiastic dogs. These hands-on excursions are suitable for any experience level. Whether you’re looking for a guided half-day outing or a full-day adventure, there are plenty of experienced outfitters who can get you on a dog sled and help you mush in Montana.
ANNUAL DOG-SLEDDING EVENTS
If you prefer to watch from the sidelines, we can accommodate:
Race to the Sky
The 300-mile Race to the Sky is Montana’s premier dog-sledding event, attracting some of the best mushers from Alaska, Canada and the lower 48 every February.
Darby Dog Derby
The annual Darby Dog Derby takes place in January and includes races of various distances and a fun environment for all levels of dog sport enthusiasts.
Montana Mountain Mushers Fun Run
The Montana Mountain Mushers Fun Run is a free dogsledding and skijoring run held every January north of Seeley Lake. Bring your dogs, skis or sleds and join in the fun with other dog mushers and skijorers.
Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race
The exciting Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race in February features skijorers, bikejorers and sprint sled teams and mushers from around the region, racing through the technical trails of Dog Creek Nordic Center. Enjoy food and drink while you watch.
ITINERARIES
Many travelers to Montana wisely plan their trips to include both of our national parks: Glacier and Yellowstone. To help make the most of your time, we’ve put together several road-trip itineraries that offer adrenaline-fueled, authentic park-to-park experiences, including dog sledding. For inspiration, visit Glaciers to Geysers.
