Huskys dog sledding family adventure!

Nothing better for a family adventure over the snow than a sledding ride pulled with Huskys dogs. It’s the perfect opportunity to live, together with children, an adrenaline-fuelled experience in the midst of fantastic nature. The best? Next to these little animals known as “the man’s best friend”.

Additionally, you can feel like a part of the history of Ushuaia. And it’s that as it is remembered, this is one of those breeds of dogs that helped the Eskimos in their daily tasks by pulling the sleds. There is no doubt, beyond its elegance, the Siberian Husky is also intelligent, independent and above all! A hard worker.

Don’t be afraid for possible contact with children. Although it’s a breed of large dogs, these specimens are very friendly. In fact, between families they are so good and affectionate that they tend to feel people as members of their herd, an instinct that comes from his ancestors. But what is the perfect season to live the Husky Experience?

WINTER AT THE END OF THE WORLD

The best season to live the Husky Experience is winter. However and fortunately, the snow season extends a little longer. Snowfall is a must for this excursion! So if the weather helps, we can enjoy this appeal from the first days of June.

Don’t forget to bring your mobile device with a full battery. All the walks at the End of the World give us wonderful landscapes, forests, mountains and a typical postcard besides the absolute must in the snow season: the sleds pulled by these dogs that withstand temperatures below zero and winds without inconvenience.

HUSKY EXPERIENCE IN THE SOUTHERNMOST CITY IN THE WORLD

We look for you at the gates of your hotel, in the center of Ushuaia, heading to the Valley of Tierra Mayor, where an instructor will give a technical talk about dogs and their care. In the middle of a walk through the hatchery it’s explained everything you need so that you can collaborate with the experienced guide regarding the handling of the sled. It is not difficult!

After direct contact with dogs and puppies, having the opportunity to caress them, play and take pictures with them, begins the adventure in sledding with Huskys dogs.

It’s a fun 2.5 km (about 20 minutes), tour that introduces us up close to the goodness of nature. The landscapes are mind-blowing! By ancient lumberjack trails, you cross an ancient forest of Lengas until you reach a small log cabin with wood heating called “The shelter of the hachero”.

It’s a base camp. Once we’re there we say goodbye to the dogs and the guide tells us how the rackets are placed to start the second crossing… Now on foot! Without this footwear we wouldn’t be able to walk, since the thickness of the snow usually reaches the meter. Our goal is the Alvear Ice Waterfall and the Mirador del Valle, two great natural attractions of the place that we will reach after one hour and thirty minutes or two hours.

Returning to the shelter gets faster and more fun. It’s downhill with snowshoes and, once in place, give us a few minutes of rest in which a hot chocolate is shared. A typical drink of the Patagonian region that serves to warm up and recover energies to undertake the return to the Great Land, again by walking with snowshoes.

TIPS FOR FAMILY ADVENTURE ON SNOW

While this tour is great for a day of family fun in the southernmost city in the world, it should be considered that the participants of the Husky experience should enjoy good health and acceptable physical conditions, individuals that are accustomed to or willing to exercise and work as a team. In a nutshell, with enough energy for the activity.

Remember that this walk takes place only during winter months. Snow is the protagonist, so don’t forget to protect the family from low temperatures by wearing the right clothes.

There are several layers of clothing (synthetic and lightweight fibers that do not hinder movement), and waterproof trousers with fit at the ankles to prevent water from entering. Shoes should be boots with a thick, rubber sole. See also what clothes to wear at Ushuaia.

Accessories cannot be missing. The helmet and vest, fundamental to your safety. Gloves (waterproof), hats (with fleece lining) and glasses (filtering UV rays). Sunscreen is also important for the face, only area exposed to the sun.

If you don’t have these outfits at home, you don’t need to make a big investment buying these clothes that you may not know when will be used again. There is the possibility of renting those suits and accessories in any of the cities of the Patagonia Argentina, there are shops dedicated to this.

With regard to food, you should know that the Husky experience only includes one snack which you can taste in a dining room and is accompanied by the hot coffee mentioned above. However, there are locals on site with some dining options, coffee and snacks. Bathrooms are also available.

As for the duration, we this journey on the snow involves about six hours between transportation to the property (round trip), the time intended to give the instructions and the activity as such. This means that you and the youngest must be willing and prepared to spend a good part of the day on the activity. Departure time is at 8:30 am and the return is scheduled for 2:30 pm.

Finally, it’s important to know that husky dog sledding is usually done in groups of 10 passengers that are located between five sleds. From there, let another important point be to book in advance. In that case, you can consult via whatsapp with our travel executives the rates and availability! It’s one of the most demanded snow excursions in Ushuaia, so keep that in mind if you want to try it with your family.

Live with your kids the Huskys dog sledding experience!