The Poconos' only dog-sled outfitter is Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours, an independent operator at The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware. It says it will reopen for tours in December 2026.
Know the catch before you book: every tour is booked as a "no snow" tour, riding in UTVs along the Delaware River beside the huskies. It becomes a real sled tour only when there's at least a foot of snow on the trails, which the operator says usually doesn't happen until late January or February.
How the tours work
- Tours last about an hour for up to six guests. On snow tours each guest takes a turn mushing, and children can ride in the sled basket; there's a 300-pound limit on the sled.
- Last season ran mid-December to the beginning of March: Saturdays in December, Sundays in January and February, 10 AM to 4 PM. 2026-27 dates hadn't been posted as of November 13.
- Last season's prices were per tour for 1 to 6 guests, with a deposit paid online and the balance in cash at check-in (no ATMs nearby). Check the operator's site for this season.
- Book with Arctic Paws directly; The Shawnee Inn can't answer questions or book tours.
Sources: Arctic Paws · Arctic Paws: about the tours · Arctic Paws: policies
Other snowy things to do
- Snow tubing at Shawnee Mountain, Camelback, Blue Mountain and Jack Frost Big Boulder (see our snow tubing guide).
- Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the state parks when there's snow.
