Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours
Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours
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Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours is a family owned and operated dog sled adventure business located outside Oak Creek, CO - 45 minutes from Steamboat Springs and 1 hour 15 minutes from the Vail Valley . We treat every guest like a member of our family! Our adventures are an intimate, personalized and completely hands-on experience from start to finish. If you want to get away from the busy slopes for a day and experience something truly unique, Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours is the operation for you! We operate on gorgeous Dunckley Pass in the Routt National Forest and our scenery can't be beat. Colorado's # 1 choice in dog sled adventures!
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  • kdhaywood40
    Las Vegas, Nevada1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Adventure of a lifetime!!!
    Sarah, Dan and their kids Lark and Von are soooo friendly. Entire staff is knowledgeable and instructions are thorough. Truly down to earth people who love their dogs and provide the experience of a lifetime. Ben and Ryan are excellent guides and there are no words to describe the friendliness and lovable demeanor of ALL the dogs. It’s a physical activity but so worth the time and effort. You see God’s creation up close and untouched by man. If you have the opportunity to try this activity it’s well worth the time and money
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We miss you guys and want to thank you again for the perfect start to the season! Merry Christmas over there in the desert :) Sarah and Your Snow Buddies
    Written December 18, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2023
    Written December 7, 2023
  • stocktonhunter1120
    Chardon, Ohio1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    AMAZING EXPERIENCE
    Hands down one of the best experiences. Everything was amazing from start to finish. The owner, Sarah, went above and beyond to get us scheduled on short notice and the staff was very polite and enjoyably to be around. It was clear from the start how much the owners cared for the animals in their care and providing the best possible experience for us. HIGHLY recommend 100x over. Haven't stopped talking about it since we returned from our trip!
    It's 4 am here and I am eating toast with the very best apple butter I ever had. Thank you for being the wonderful people you are! We had so much fun with both of you. Hudson sends his love and husky hugs along with all your other Snow Buddies, 2 and 4 legged! Sarah
    Written December 18, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2023
    Written December 15, 2023
  • Nicole V
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views & Loving Pups - Lasting Memories
    This was an amazing experience, the dogs are well cared for and they love what they are doing, plenty of hugs and rest with cookies and cocoa along on the trail. We all had a chance to mush (Ready...Hike!) and I really enjoyed talking to Sarah and the entire team. We learned how to ensure we keep the dogs and everyone safe. Thanks Snowbuddy we will be back again!!
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written December 20, 2023
  • Karen S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    YES to Snow Buddies!!
    Sarah, Dan, and their staff at Snow Buddies were all amazing! By the end of the day, we felt like part of their Dog Sled family! The day couldn’t have been better. They taught us what we needed to know about mushing our own sled, with enough guidance that we felt safe, AND had a ton of fun. Their attention to detail was amazing. They even had a mini birthday celebration at the warming hut for our grandson. We highly recommend Snow Buddies for a unique winter mountain experience. They love their dogs and treat them as pets, which is important to us. Thank you Snow Buddies!
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written December 23, 2023
  • Marci M
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hardest part is saying goodbye to the dogs
    We have visited twice and will return. It’s such a classic Colorado landscape, the trails lined with fragrant snow-covered pines. Just beautiful. The guides are so encouraging and helpful. We learned a lot about the sport and appreciated the priority put on safety for the dogs. Really amazing to see the dogs enjoying their work! It’s always hard to leave without adopting 3 dogs, they are such sweet pups.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written December 25, 2023
  • ctravisrun
    Monroe, Louisiana2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best day of the ski week!
    The Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tour was absolutely amazing. We were so impressed that we actually learned to drive a dog sled instead of only riding. The owners were wonderful people who genuinely cared for their dogs. It was fascinating learning about the rescue program for retired race dogs and about the life of these dogs. Many of the working sled dogs are retired Iditarod racers and they clearly love to run even with the tourists in tow! We were so glad we chose to do this activity on our day off during a week of downhill skiing. We will definitely go again.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written December 28, 2023
  • aozrdh
    Independence, Virginia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome adventure!
    If you are looking for a true dog sledding experience this is it! We basically muster the team ourselves. The team leaders would direct us and encourage us but these dogs did the work! They are beautiful dogs and well taken care. We absolutely love the trip and love the photo package they offered. It sure was a memorable event. They took care of us by providing snacks and hot chocolate at midway point and also provided my family with snowsuits and snow boots. I highly recommended this group for your dog sledding adventures.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written December 30, 2023
  • D Yarb
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely amazing
    This outfit is top-notch! One of the best experiences of my adult life. Our family and friends absolutely loved this day. Can't say enough good things about the owner and her crew. If you have ever wanted to try dog snow sledding this company will treat you right!
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written January 1, 2024
  • chostetler
    Palm Harbor, Florida119 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bucket List Adventure
    There are no adequate words to describe this phenomenal experience. Every second of this adventure was well thought out and done with exceptional care. Everyone needs to experience this excursion while visiting Steamboat. As much as I love skiing, this adventure far out shined our time on the slopes. The dogs are such incredible athletes, and I walked away from this experience which such respect and admiration for them. Lastly, the team at Snow Buddy’s are beyond amazing. Not only can you tell their love for the dogs, but they treat all their guests like we are apart of the family. 5 stars is not enough!! 100 stars!!!
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 5, 2024
  • Mel Perez
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    AMAZING DOG SLED TOUR
    Sara, Dan and the entire Snow Buddy team of professionals made our Christmas! We couldn't have been more excited for this experience, and it exceeded our expectation! Our family of 6 met sara who embraces you with the warmest hospitality and friendliest version of a beautiful dog loving human. If you have any opportunities to spend time with these beautiful dogs and sled team...DO IT!! so worth it! CP Jacksonville, Fl
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written January 5, 2024
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kristenlmccoley
Little Rock, AR1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Family
I was thoroughly impressed with my entire visit with Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours! I was already excited prior, but the trip itself was better than imagined! Let’s break it down. You can choose to get a shuttle to pick you up-100% worth it. The place was hard to get to! Shuttle arrived on time and was very comfortable. When we arrived at the camp the entire staff made you feel like you’d been friends your whole life. They went through everything very detailed so you knew exactly what to do. I brought my 6 year old stepson with me. I had initially wanted a full guided tour where I wouldn’t drive the sled at all, but they gave me a guide on the back and let me drive and I’m 1000% glad they did! What a rush! The dogs were absolutely amazing and did so great the scenery was breathtaking. The camp at the top was perfect with hot chocolate and cookies fresh off the stove.

All in all it was one of the best excursions I’ve been on!

Also highly recommend purchasing the photos! They have someone taking professional photos of you the entire time and I loved the result!

Oh and if all of that doesn’t seal the deal for you- the dogs are all rescues!! And they even get adopted out later after they acclimate to humans! HEART MELT! We loved every single one of our doggies!
Written February 20, 2022
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Talia B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
BEYOND incredible experience! This excursion was a surprise gift from my husband for our 2nd wedding anniversary, and I could not have been more thrilled when I arrived! There is not one negative thing to say about this company, all the guides were so helpful and informative (our guide Lance was great), the dogs were amazingly friendly, and the overall experience was everything you would hope it to be. My husband did a lot of research into which dog sledding companies would be the best in the country, and Snow Buddy really seemed to treat their dogs with outstanding care. You can tell they really love what they do. Also, some companies do not let you actually mush the sled, but this company trains you how to do it and you are allowed to mush the entire time! It was a perfect snowy day when we went which made it feel like we were in Alaska mushing our dog sled team! We both LOVE dogs, and they really gave us enough time to get to know each dog on our team (their personalities, names, work ethic, etc) so by the end we felt like that had been our own dog sled team we had worked with for years. Snow Buddy allowed us to have this incredible once in a life time experience that we will NEVER forget! I think we will just have to go back next year! Also shoutout to our favorite little pup, Rooney (she was the sweetest dog ever)!!!
Written March 31, 2021
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Thank you so much for your kind words here and Rooney especially appreciates them :)! We can't wait to see you again when you are back in town. Sending lots of love and husky hugs from all your Snow Buddies here in CO! XO Sarah P
Written April 3, 2021
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Kim J
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
I just want to start by saying the staff in itself was amazing and Snowbuddy Dog Sled Tours. They were very engaging and informative about their tour. They truly seemed to love what there doing. The dogs well, I love the fact that they are rescue dogs. That in itself is truly inspiring and brings a tear to my eyes. Those dogs are truly amazing!! They appear to love what they do and our amazingly friendly!! I went with my husband and dad. We could not say enough good things about the people and the dogs!! It was an amazing experience one I wish to do again. Lucky I bought the photo package and it is an amazing reminder of what we were able to do- drive a dog sled team. If you are ever in this area I highly recommend putting on your list you will not regret it!!! Thanks to Sarah and Dan to what you do- Amazing staff and wonderful dogs!!!
Written January 14, 2020
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Thank you Kim ❤️ We loved sharing our hearts for our band of misfit dogs and the backcountry with y’all! We hope to see you again someday and sending so much love from all your Snow Buddies Xoxo Sarah
Written January 15, 2020
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JMH1954
Fort Collins, CO6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
A friend shared photos from her trip earlier in 2021, which inspired us to make a booking as a Christmas surprise for our adult daughter. We stayed in Steamboat Springs overnight and drive down for the next afternoon’s run—allow 50 minutes if roads are snowy. Detailed directions were emailed to us in advance.
We had a blast. We all dressed like doughboys out skiing and were comfortable in the 20F/overcast conditions. Rubber-soled boots preferred, but Snow Buddies has extras if you need.
Orientation was thorough and we took off as though we’d always been sledding! Daughter and Mom drove, Dad rode passenger. Guides were attentive and cheered us on; dogs were delightfully energetic and affectionate too. Hot drinks and warm cookies at the halfway point were a much appreciated touch.
We definitely recommend the Snow Buddies experience.
Written December 31, 2021
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Matthew H
Friendswood, TX1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021
When we (6 adults and 1 4-year old) signed up for this experience, I read all the 5-star reviews and was thinking "how is that possible?". I now know. Sarah and her team (and I include the dogs in the team because they definitely do) were incredibly awesome. Everything was first class, from the equipment, to the guides, to the location, to the dogs! We are dog people, but these dogs were on a different level from anything we've ever seen. Sarah and the guides are experts who are the most down to earth people you would ever want to meet. If you are going to Steamboat, you owe it to yourself (and to your family) to book a trip wit Snow Buddies.
Written February 16, 2021
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HDykstra
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • Family
We had the best experience with Sarah, Dan and the dogs! Sarah was great to work with, willing to answer all my questions over the phone and accommodate my family with two little people. The trail ride was awesome. The staff was over the top wonderful. And the dogs were so memorable, from harnessing to watching them run and playing with them at the midpoint. My family will be talking about our adventure with Snow Buddies for a long while! I highly highly recommend Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours.
Written January 15, 2021
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searchingtheUS
West Palm Beach, FL11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
This was by far one of the best activity is my life and I have ever done on any vacation! Two dog sled Haze unique and then of itself, but to be able to drive the sledand guide the dogs was truly something special. Sarah and her team make an amazing experience exceptional! Our guide Moose was awesome & very knowledgeable. Thank you Snow Buddy for a truly unbelievably amazing experience
Written December 11, 2020
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Hi again We can't thank you enough for writing such a kind review and we are so glad everything lived up to your expectations. Thank you again for joining us on the trail and we hope to see you again soon! All the best and sending husky hugs from all your Snow Buddies
Written December 21, 2020
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clarkmichaeljames
Tampa, FL1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Family
We had an amazing time. Beyond the sled time we got to meet and interact with the dogs and learn about the process. Our little one loved all the time with the dogs and that she got to drive the sled.

Sarah was great with communication and always available leading up to our trip and our guide, Lance, made everything run smoothly and even helped fix our girl's cold toes.
Written March 2, 2021
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Hi again! Thank you for writing us such a kind review. We hope to see you again whenever that right heal warms up ;)! XO All your Snow Buddies
Written March 13, 2021
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Barb C
Omaha, NE1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
From the start of the day until the end of the day everything was perfect. Emily and Ben, who drove the shuttle were awesome. It was winter driving conditions and we all felt very safe. Sarah, the owner of the company gave an outstanding demonstration on to how to operate the dog sleds. Along the trail our guides, Ben and Fionna were in contact with us the whole way. They were very supportive and helpful. Dan, the other owner provided us with hot chocolate and home made chocolate chip cookies half way through the trip. It is quite evident safety and the dogs are a high priority as well as comfort of the guests. All the staff work together to provide an awesome experience. I highly recommend this company without reservation.
Written January 30, 2022
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Briana F
Ojai, CA6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
I booked this tour for my boyfriend and I as a birthday gift to him. I'm not going to lie, I was a little nervous because I just had no idea really what to expect! We opted to drive there ourselves to save a little money (subaru outback), but I can see how that road can be dangerous if it has recently snowed. Anyway, back to the tour! Sarah was BEYOND helpful and made sure everyone felt super comfortable before take off with the dogs. The hut that had cookies awaiting us was such a bonus and I honestly can't wait to come back. Maybe my boyfriend will return the favor and take me here next for my birthday ;)
Written January 29, 2020
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Can't wait to see you for your Birthday! We loved spending the morning with the 2 of you and thanks again for everything. XOXO All your Snow Buddies
Written February 13, 2020
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