Our treks offer a fun, exciting, and informative outdoor recreation experience for our guests and their families, and create treasured memories that last a lifetime! We are located in Paradise Valley, 30 miles north of Yellowstone Park, in the foothills of the majestic Absaroka Mountains. Based at historic Chico Hot Springs Resort, we’re conveniently located one hour from Bozeman's Gallatin Field International Airport.  Centrally located between Yellowstone Park and Livingston, Montana, in beautiful Paradise Valley.  Come see for yourself and feel the "spirit" of western Montana!

Absaroka Dogsled Treks was established in 1990 and operates in the Gallatin National Forest of the Absaroka Mountain Range under the U. S. Forest Service priority use permit.  With the snow covered mountains towering around you as you follow a mountain stream, you're in a world all its own.

Absaroka Dogsled Treks provides day trips into the west face of the Absaroka Mountain Range ensuring quality snow conditions throughout the season.

Supported by 20+ years mushing experience, your guide will provide a safe, memorable adventure.  Perhaps you've seen us on ESPN'S Subaru American Outback, Qantas Airlines commerical, L.L. Bean's Winter Catalog and "Mushing" magazine.

Member: Outfitters Association of America. We strive to preserve our living heritage of overland travel.

Great family fun to be had by all ages, from young children to a more seasoned senior. All of our treks offer a “hands-on” experience! 
Be involved as much as you’d like. Our guides will assist you.

The full day or Denali trek, takes in views one can only experience by dog team.  The trail takes you to scenic mountain vistas…you’ll feel as if you’re on top of the world!  An hour stop includes an outdoor lunch cooked by your guide - savory buffalo steak and trout will be grilled to perfection. Accompanying it will be hot drinks, French onion soup, homemade bread and cheeses and chef’s choice of melt-in-the-mouth homemade cheesecake. The Denali trek is 18 miles on trail by dogsled team. This adventure starts at 9:15 a.m. and returns to Chico Hot Springs late afternoon, usually between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.

On the half day or Yukon trek, you’ll enjoy hot drinks, French onion soup, homemade bread and cheeses topped off by a slice of delicious creamy, cheesecake – all served on a deerskin hide under the great Montana sky. At the picnic site, you’ll have a chance to take pictures, pet the dogs and enjoy being in the great outdoors. The Yukon trek is 10 miles on trail by dogsled team. The Yukon starts at 9:15 a.m. and returns to Chico Hot Springs mid-afternoon, usually between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

The 2 hour Tenderfoot trek is a great introductory trek and gives you 6 miles on the trail by dogsled team, returning to Chico early afternoon. What a fun opportunity to see the dogs doing what they enjoy - you’ll surely get hooked for more!

On all treks, guests are invited to experience driving a team of dogs. If you just want to  enjoy the ride, sit in the basket of the sled wrapped up in a sleeping bag. Positions are often changed out on the trail - there’s a place for everyone!

And, of course, don’t forget your camera!!!!

Dawn at the kennel.

[below] Amazing vistas along the Denali Trek trail.