Xtreme Expeditions: Dog Sledging The Can-American Border

Xtreme Expeditions generally takes a look at some of the current expeditions taking place around the world.  The first installment looked at Jon Bowermaster and his return to the Antarctic continent.  The second installment will be taking a look at an adventure that YOU still have the opportunity to join.

If you have ever dreamed of being driven around the arctic by a pack of dogs aka. Jack London style, then you will get a kick out of the adventure being proposed by Snowball Expeditions.  Snowball Expeditions is currently offering a dog sledging adventure that will trace part of the Canadian-United States border.  This will be your chance to mush a team of dogs in the frozen tundra of arctic like terrain–if you have ever been in northern Minnesota or Montana, then you know the winters can be quite dreadful and rival anything the arctic has to offer.

Snowball Expeditions is a small expedition company based out of the UK.  They genrally run one or two amazing adventures a year, with their eyes set on being different from what other adventure expedition companies currently do.  This latest adventure nicely fits that bill.  Mark Wood helps run this outfit and you can get a glimpse of the kind of company they run by visiting his personal blog.  They take great pride in offering something that will provide excitement, adventure, and the opportunity to give you an amazing expedition that is rarely offered.

Here is what’s included:

• All dog handling training and instruction in the US
• Airport transfers outside of the UK
• 3 night’s accommodation at Gunflint lodge.
• Team celebratory meal on the final night.
• Breakfast and full evening meals whilst on expedition.
• Hot drinks and energy bars on expedition.
• Team equipment supplied – tents, cooking equipment.
• Snowball guides and medical support
• Snowball expedition T-shirt
• Snowball expedition kit bag

The only bad part about this whole deal is if you live in the United States.  I am not sure on how that works with flight costs.  It is also noted that there is a 400£ deposit requirement to guarantee your spot on this expedition.  Total cost is only 1400£ for the trip of a lifetime.

The Snowball Expeditions Dog Sledging trip will begin on January 20th.  It is noted that if you are interested in joining Mark’s team, then you should email him and get signed up.  They only have 5 spots left on this great adventure and you wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun!  You can contact Mark Wood by following this link and get more information on joining this dog sledging adventure.