Dogsledding, Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing: All-Women Minnesota Winter Adventure

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • 1 or 2 experienced guides, based on group size
    • 6-day all-women Minnesota winter adventure with dogsledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing
    • Accommodation for 5 nights:
      • 1 night at an inn in Duluth (private room; double occupancy)
      • 4 nights in a resort at Bluefin Bay (condo with a fireplace, jacuzzi, and stunning views; solo rooms)
    • All meals, from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 6
    • Transportation during the adventure
    • All equipment needed for skiing and snowshoeing
    • Ski passes
    • One full day of dog sledding with two women per sled

  Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room for the first night (solo rooms are already included for the rest)

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Transportation to and from Duluth
    • Packing list items
    • Pre- or post-trip lodging
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Minnesota winter adventure is for any woman who wants to experience a variety of winter activities while staying in wonderful accommodations. The trip can be as relaxed or active as you choose! If you want to do every activity offered, some prior conditioning is definitely a good idea.

  On this trip we’ll try a variety of winter sports: dogsledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Whether you’re totally new to these winter sports or already experienced, the guides will give you the instruction you need to get to the next step. Relaxing in the sauna or outdoor hot tub is an equally important part of the Minnesota winter experience.

  Expect 11 mi (17.7 km) on a full day of dogsledding, up to 4 mi (6.4 km) of snowshoeing, and up to 5 mi (8 km) of cross-country skiing.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Outdoor clothing:

  • • 1 pair insulated winter boots rated to -25°F (-32°C) and/or 400 grams insulation
    • 2-3 pairs of hiking socks: For comfort and warmth, your socks should be at least as tall as your boots
    • Long underwear/base layer: one set (top & bottom) midweight long underwear, wool or synthetic
    • Wool sweater or mid weight fleece jacket
    • Warm vest (wool, fleece, or down)
    • Lightweight insulated (“puffy”) jacket or heavyweight fleece jacket
    • Warm insulated (“puffy”) winter jacket/parka, ideally with a hood
    • Windproof, non-insulated jacket (with a hood) and pants, such as rain gear
    • Insulated pants (i.e. snow pants, ski pants, snowmobile pants/bibs)
    • Fleece or wool pants
    • 1 scarf/neck gaiter/buff/balaclava
    • 1 pair liner gloves, wool or synthetic
    • 2 pairs of mittens
    • 1 warm hat: wool or fleece

  Indoor clothing:

  • • Indoor footwear: warm slippers, down or synthetic booties, heavy wool or fleece socks
    • Sleepwear and/or sweats for sleeping/wearing in the evening
    • Extra clothing (casual)
    • Swimsuit

  Equipment:

  • • 1 daypack large enough to hold water, snacks, and extra layers (25-30L)
    • 1 Nalgene-type water bottle
    • Sunglasses
    • Headlamp and spare batteries
    • Ear plugs
    • 2-3 pairs of chemical toe and hand warmer packets, at a minimum
    • Wristwatch

  Toiletries:

  • • Toothbrush, toothpaste
    • Sunscreen, lip balm
    • Dental floss
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Shampoo
    • First-aid kit
    • Personal medication

  Please note that this packing list is meant to be extensive. The more gear you have available to you, the better chance you will have to contend with the ever-changing Minnesota conditions. Conditions in Minnesota winters are very different from winters in other parts of the United States.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Minnesota winter adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
    • Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

  A Minnesota winter adventure can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Minnesota winter adventure on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  Solo rooms are the standard on this trip. Privacy included, no sharing required! You will get a whole condo at the Bluefin Resort for yourself.

  Only the first night at an inn features shared twin rooms, but a single supplement is available for this one night as well.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Minnesota winter adventure is Duluth. To get there, most people fly into Duluth International Airport (DLH). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Duluth.

  Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time at the Inn on Lake Superior. Your guide will provide more information before the adventure begins.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.