Skijoring in New England
What is skijoring? It's cross-country skiing with your dog! Here are some New England places where you can try skijoring, along with resources for getting started if you'd like to try this unique winter sport.
Need a Workout? Give Skijoring a Try
From MaineToday.com, here's a look at the resurgence of skijoring, a century-old sport, in Maine. It's a great way for you AND your dog to stay fit.
From MaineToday.com, here's a look at the resurgence of skijoring, a century-old sport, in Maine. It's a great way for you AND your dog to stay fit.
Skijoring at Eden Mountain Lodge
Eden Mountain Lodge in Eden Mills, Vermont, is owned by Vermont Skijor Champion Jim Blair. Stay here, and he can help get you started by showing you and your dog the ropes.
Eden Mountain Lodge in Eden Mills, Vermont, is owned by Vermont Skijor Champion Jim Blair. Stay here, and he can help get you started by showing you and your dog the ropes.
Skijoring at the Bethel Inn
The Bethel Inn in Bethel, Maine, has a skijoring loop trail available for those who'd like to try this snow sport.
The Bethel Inn in Bethel, Maine, has a skijoring loop trail available for those who'd like to try this snow sport.
Skijoring at the Telemark Inn
The Telemark Inn in Bethel, Maine, was the first ski touring center in the Continental US to offer skijoring packages and lessons. If you don't have a dog of your own, you can still try skijoring with the inn's Siberian Huskies.
The Telemark Inn in Bethel, Maine, was the first ski touring center in the Continental US to offer skijoring packages and lessons. If you don't have a dog of your own, you can still try skijoring with the inn's Siberian Huskies.
Skijoring: Beginning Basics
From the Samoyed Club of Washington State, here is some basic information on getting started if you're new to the idea of cross-country skiing with your dog.
From the Samoyed Club of Washington State, here is some basic information on getting started if you're new to the idea of cross-country skiing with your dog.
Skijoring Gear
Find the equipment you'll need to try skijoring at gearfordogs.com.
Find the equipment you'll need to try skijoring at gearfordogs.com.
Skijoring in New Hampshire at the Mount Washington Resort
The historic and incredibly scenic Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, offers skijoring lessons and guided tours.
The historic and incredibly scenic Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, offers skijoring lessons and guided tours.
Skijoring Lessons in Vermont
Want to try skijoring with your own dog or a loaner? Peace Pups Dog Sledding in Vermont offers skijoring lessons when snow conditions permit.
Want to try skijoring with your own dog or a loaner? Peace Pups Dog Sledding in Vermont offers skijoring lessons when snow conditions permit.
XC Skiing with Your Dog
From the Cross Country Ski Areas Association, here are some etiquette rules for skiing with your dog, along with a list of dog-friendly cross-country ski areas in New England.
From the Cross Country Ski Areas Association, here are some etiquette rules for skiing with your dog, along with a list of dog-friendly cross-country ski areas in New England.