Safety on Tour
Is dog sledding safe? Yes: with proper instruction, the right equipment and experienced guides, dog sledding is a safe activity for beginners, and thousands of guests drive our sleds every winter without incident. It is still an outdoor activity with speed, cold and animals in it, which is why safety at Aurora Husky is a system rather than a speech. Here is the system.
Instruction before every tour
Nobody drives without the full briefing: braking, weight, spacing, commands, and what to do if you fall off (let go, stand up, wave; we come back for you, the dogs stop with the convoy).
Equipment that works
Thermal suits, boots and mittens rated for the local climate, sleds maintained daily, and brakes checked before every departure.
Mushers who know the trail
Every convoy is led and swept by experienced mushers trained in first aid, carrying communication equipment, on trails we use and inspect all season.
Weather limits, dogs' limits
We cancel or shorten tours for storms, unsafe trail conditions, or temperatures outside the dogs' safe working range. A cancelled tour is rebooked or refunded in full.
Mandatory Safety Briefing
Before every departure, our mushers hold a mandatory demonstration on how to steer the sled, use the double-braking system, and communicate commands. Attendance is strictly required for all guests.
The dogs are part of the safety system too: a well-trained team follows the sled in front and stops with the convoy, which is one more reason we invest so much in training our dogs. If you have a health condition you are unsure about, read our practical information or simply ask us before booking; we would rather answer ten questions than have one surprised guest.