Mountain Paws Dog Sledding
$50+Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies on backcountry dog sled or wheeled cart tours near Pagosa Springs.
700 Honey Bee Pl · Pagosa Springs, CO
Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides offers public and private scenic wagon rides in summer and sleigh rides in winter on a secluded ranch near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, close to Durango. Each roughly 40 to 45 minute ride includes a meet-and-greet with the draft horses, a beverage and photo opportunities across mountain, meadow and lake scenery. Summer options include BBQ dinner rides and s'mores rides with live music and campfires, and the rides can accommodate guests with mobility issues.
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
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