Car training with sled dogs
Highlights
- Help yourself with the preparation and follow-up of the huskies of the 40-member pack
- Enjoy the silence of the training and the subsequent barking of the huskies
- Drive a car with huskies yourself
- Enjoy the ride through the Toggenburg region
- Experience the irrepressible power of sled dogs
Description
The sled dogs always need a lot of exercise. You will get to know a pack of 40 dogs and experience their harmony. You will help with the preparation and post-processing of the dogs and you will be allowed to steer a wagon with huskies.
During a training drive with the huskies you will learn the basics of mushing. Afterwards there will be coffee/tea with cookies.
Practical information:
- physical fitness required
- from 13 years you are allowed to drive a car yourself
Swiss Activities Tip
Alt St.Johann is a small village in Toggenburg. It is located northeast of Lake Walen at about 900 m above sea level and is also known for the valley station of the Sellamatt cable car. The village Alt St.Johann is known for its special family friendliness. Above the village, near Sellamatt, lies one of the deepest karst caves, the Köbelishöhle. It has been explored to 546 m in depth and 2372 m in length. Because of its vertical shafts it is also called shaft cave.
What's included
Dog team for 45-90 minute tour
Guide
Coffee/tea with biscuits
Meeting point
Starkenbach 88, 9656 Alt St. Johann, Schweiz
Important information
- Bring: weatherproof clothing, possibly hat and gloves, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Dress: sturdy shoes, at least ankle-high, with good tread
Operator
Operated by
Huskystuff GmbH
Verified operator