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SherryandPaul
It was awesome from the beginning to end. Harnessing the dogs, the ride itself, hot chocolate on the way, the picturesque forest. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Afterwards we got to see the puppies who were very sweet. Everyone at Expedition Wolf was friendly and helpful. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to the Mont Tremblant area.
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x_sailr
We booked this activity though the "Activity Center" @ Tremblant Resort. We were VERY happy with our experience. The owner clearly cares for the animals - they are cared for beyond their 11-year career & they have taken in quite a number of shelter/rescue dogs.The day was perfect, the participation in readying the dogs & sleds was a bit challenging but totally voluntary, and the ride through very well-groomed trails was very easy, even for an old guy such as myself. Hot cocoa during the ride, hot soup & snacks after, and a very reasonably-priced souvenir DVD with some nice portraits (of us & the dogs!) made the day unforgettable. The staff are very personable and extremely helpful. It was a GREAT time for this animal-lover.
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ccmanMidlands_UK
By far the best day we had was Dog Sledding in the forest. This was with Expedition Wolf, booked via the Activity Centre, near the top of the Cabriolet (look for the snowmobile, sled and dune buggy outside and, sometimes, a man with a husky!) It was expensive, though included transport there and back, but is a MUST DO!A minibus collects you (our driver/guide throughout was Olivier, who was great) and it's about 30 mins to their site. After registration, you are taken across the road to the dog area, which is huge - with over 200 huskies!You then help to harness "your" huskies - 6 to each sled. One of you then lies in a sleeping bag while the other - after instruction - actually drives the sled, in a convoy. The route takes you through a beautiful forest and it was actually snowing when we went.About half-way, you stop at a log cabin for hot and cold drinks and biscuits - and you can swap roles if so inclined. (My wife the drove the 2nd half, which is a bit less arduous - with slightly fewer steep hills and turns.)(One does need a moderate degree of fitness as, on the uphill stretches, you have to stop driving and walk/run alongside the sled. And hard braking is sometimes needed on the downhill stretches, to avoid running into the dogs... But for us, as moderately fit 50-somethings, it was no problem at all.)The countryside is beautiful and, apart from the sled in front of you, you see nothing but trees and snow - amazing! ("Such fun!!" as Miranda would say...)On getting back to base, you help un-harness the dogs (who do not seem remotely tired - in fact want to go again!).Then - the best bit? - you visit the husky puppies (subject to season) - who are unbelievably cute and cuddly, though very large and heavy, even at 3 mths old!After tearing yourself away from the puppies - and the other 200+ huskies (of all types - some even crossed with wolves) - it's a short walk back to the main log building. There you will be offered hot and cold food (inc. soup) and drinks, which you can enjoy in front of a huge circular log fire, in the middle of the building.ALL the staff - including the larger-than-life owner (Mr Lambert) - are extremely friendly and care deeply about the welfare of their animals - many of whom are rescue dogs.You will then be given the chance to buy a CD of pictures of some of the dogs AND of YOU at the start of the "expedition", the sleds. It is 25CAD (with NO tax on top, unlike everywhere else in the resort...) and well worth it. (You can see your pics on a monitor, before deciding.)Then a short drive - again, through lovely countryside - back to Mont Tremblant village centre.DO THIS "EXPEDITION" - you will not regret it! (Apparently there are other, similar, trips - but this is said to be the best.)
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DanaanMI
We absolutely loved this experience. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, the dogs were clearly happy and well cared-for, and it was great fun helping harness the dogs and drive the sled. The route through the woods is very scenic. In addition to the actual dog sledding, there is plenty of time to pet the dogs and we even got to cuddle some puppies! The break in the middle of the sledding was great for warming up a bit, and they offer hot soup and coffee after you're done, which was a nice way to end the experience. I absolutely recommend them!
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JKA82
A must do experience if you are in the area. The staff are very friendly and professional. They always showed great care for all the dogs. Highly recommended.
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cah234
Our dog sledding trip with Expedition Wolf was one of the highlights of our trip to Mont Tremblant! The guides are extremely friendly and warm and genuinely want their guests to have a great time. The dogs are extremely friendly to people and it is clear that they are very well cared for by the staff. They explain that they frequently take in rescue dogs to become part of their teams, and also have several 'retired' dogs that live in the main office, which shows their dedication to the dogs. The sled ride itself is very scenic and through a trail in the woods - like something right out of a book. I can't recommend this trip enough it is a such a unique experience!!!
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HelenCory
We took the time to enjoy some dog sledding with Expedition Wolf and had an amazing time. The staff were wonderful, the dogs amazing and well cared for. It was a couple of hours of sheer FUN!! They include you in the harnessing of the dogs and let you drive the team if you are comfortable with that. The dogs are well-behaved and a joy to be around. I can't imagine that there is a better company to do this with.
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Hilary155032
We live in Montreal and recently had family staying from NZ. Dog sledding was on my brother's bucket list and Expedition Wolf met the challenge. The guides were incredibly helpful and friendly and we particularly appreciated how they included those of us who were there just as onlookers in the whole thing. They also had lots of interesting things to say about the dogs. The whole thing felt like a very unique experience and whilst it is expensive, I would say we all found it very worthwhile. Would highly recommend this outfit.
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Adrefs
On a recent ski vacation to Mt. Tremblant we took a morning to go dog sledding with Expedition Wolf, and we are ecstatic that we did so! The excursion was booked through the Activity Center right in the Mt. Tremblant village and from start to finish it was a great experience! Expedition Wolf has over 250 dogs who are obviously loved and well cared for. They have taken in many local dogs that were abused, abandoned or whatever but most of their pack are husky's and they ALL love to RUN! One of the fascinating parts of the experience is that you actually help get the teams ready to go. The guides carefully select each dog and team them up and then hand them, on a leash, one by one to the participants who then lead the dogs to their respective sleds. Oh my gosh are these dogs strong! As one of the bigger men in our group (I'm 6'1" and about 200#) I was consistently handed the rear or "pulling" dogs and they about yanked me out of my boots! The dogs couldn't wait to get started and were all yelping, tugging and barking with excitement, thank goodness the sleds are chained to a fence post prior to launch! Then, with chains released and a simple "Hup!" we were off and running. The trail, which takes about an hour or so, meanders through a beautiful pine forest, up and down gentle hills and past ravines, streams and glades. It was an absolutely delightful experience and we thoroughly enjoyed the dogs, the scenery and overall experience! If you are in the area and want a once in a lifetime experience I couldn't recommend this any more highly. Mush!
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TTMLL2215
I have come to Expedition Wolf a few times while on ski trips in Mont Tremblant. The experience is excellent. The dogs are all beautiful and you have the opportunity to harness them before the trip begins. The dogs are very excited to get on the trails and many of them are incredibly strong. The guides are very good as they will train you how to start, stop and turn and how to handle the 6 dogs that will be pulling your sled. The trails themselves are fairly easy to navigate but still offer some challenges on the hills and turns. During the trip they make a stop in a heated tent for some cookies and hot chocolate. When you return you get more interaction with the dogs as you take them back to their houses behind the main building. You have plenty of time to visit with them and pet and play with them. You can take as many pictures and videos as you want with them. Inside the main building you'll be given a chance to view the pictures that the guide has taken of your group. They sell them if you like how they came out. My package had 46 pictures plus 28 others of just the dogs for $25. If you are worried about the cold temperatures just bundle up. Each sled has one driver and one passenger. They offer blankets for the passenger that can further help keep you warm. The dogs love the cold as when we stop on the trail they will roll around in the snow. As they run they often take quick licks of the snow as they must be heated up even in the low temperatures. I would highly recommend this activity if you like dogs and like to try something new.
