Cairngorm National Park Husky Sled Dogs Sleddogs training 2 Day Insight Course Snowsport Highland Holidays, Ski Holiday, Skiing in Scotland

PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNERS ALAN AND FIONA STEWART WHO WILL BE RUNNING THE COURSE DIRECT ON MOBILE 07767270526 and QUOTE "SNOWSPORT HIGHLAND HOLIDAYS"

Sled Dog 2 Day Insight Course - a truly one off never forgotten experience!!!

We have provided a guideline as to the content of the course but please check with Alan and Fiona Stewart for final details before booking direct with them.

DAY ONE 8.30am-midday
3 hours spent giving you an insight into dog sled training / history. There will be lots of hands on with the dogs (30 in total). You will prepare them for a training run and accompany Alan with 12 dogs in the forest for just under an hour. The rest of the time will be spent seeing the equipment & museum. Two go with the Sleddogs at one time & others (max. 4) will be picked up mid trail. Make sure you have your cameras handy.

DAY ONE 4.30-7.00pm approx.
Enjoy seeing how the young dogs train and the special bonding starts with Alan & his small K9 athlete's who he has known from birth working with them each & every day. The dogs you will see will run in some of the very best races in Europe. For example the Finnish/Russian 500 mile event & the Alpen Trail an event that crosses over the Austrian, Swiss & Italian Alps. Alan is the only Sleddog team from the UK to have competed in the Alpen Trail (01 & 04). It is hoped that the young dogs will also race at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Meet the experienced lead dogs in an open area close to the kennel. You will then have a truly magical experience as Alan takes you out with 10/12 dogs on a night run with only headlights to show you the way (this is done on large training ATV) It is hoped you will see the other 4-legged neighbours the herd of Wild Red Deer who frequently come right to Alan & Fiona's back door! Back at the kennel enjoy a "wee nip" of Malt Whisky and enjoy the remote wilderness and snow capped Cairngorm Mountains that tower above.

DAY TWO 8.30am-11.30am
The morning will focus on buggy/sled training. Firstly Alan will pull you & rig/sled along using a quad. Having progressed and you are sure of your ability with the rig/sled you will be taken to a remote area of the trail and under supervision in turns being in control of your own small team. - "A truly memorable experience! "

Essential information
Please bring plenty of warm, practical clothing and a waterproof. Please be prepared for all weather as it gets very cold and you may get wet and dirty at times. Safety helmet (bicycle type) and goggles (if required) will be provided
The supplier has full liability insurance but visitors will be asked to sign a disclaimer and given a detailed safety talk. Personal Accident insurance is not included in the price and we advise you to make adequate arrangements in this respect.
The dogs that run are temperature regulated hence trips run from October to March (max 10 degrees). Times may have to be altered to suit temperature
There is a disabled access. All areas of centre accessible to wheelchairs although can be sticky when wet. Kennel area suitable for wheelchairs and buggy for 12 dog trip "experience" suitable for disabled persons to take trip with musher.
The Centre is only 3 miles from the town of Aviemore where there are good rail links and only 35 mins from the airport of Inverness where we can arrange car hire.
In peak holiday periods it is recommended that you book well in advance, although places are sometimes available at short notice
ACCOMMODATION - we can arrange 2 nights Bed & Breakfast or dinner bed & breakfast accommodation for you. (minimum 2 in party)

Restrictions
Minimum age 16yrs
The general level of fitness is required for full course
The maximum weight is 15 stones
The maximum height is 6 feet and 6 inches

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.
ALAN, FIONA, JOHN...... and BUSTER, CHAGALL, JR, FLASH, LOGAN, SCOTTY, SKYE, BJ, BALDY, CESSNA , BLONDIE, SLIOCH, GINGER, ROWDY, CULTER, HAWKEYE, SPOT, ELINOR, RHONDA, HEIDI, KAYA, ANGIE, BUFFY, NUGGET, SNOWY, ALADIN, JACK, KID, MACALLAN, OREO.