Husky sledge rides Simplonpass Musher
Drive your own husky team and feel the freedom of the wilderness!
Your husky adventure
Safety right from the start
You will get to know huskies, guides and equipment and receive an interactive safety briefing.
Dry runs with the sledge
Before you set off, you practise handling - without dogs, but with lots of fun and exercise.
Active as a dog handler
When you're not driving, you help harness the huskies and make sure everything runs smoothly in the team.
Your own team on the trail
You drive your own 2-wheeler - independently, intensively and right through the snow-covered landscape.
WSA route marshals accompany you
Our marshals ensure safety along the route and are quickly on hand if necessary.
Musher diploma & give-away
At the end you will receive a small gift and the memory of your first husky adventure as a musher!
Programme of the event
Welcome & material science
Introduction to equipment, husky teams & safety - including first dry runs with the sled.
Ride in a team of 2
You steer your own 2-person husky team - on the trail, accompanied by an experienced guide.
Roll change & dog handling
While two of them drive, the others help harness the dogs, secure them and actively learn with them.
Supply & finish
After the ride, join us to look after the huskies, enjoy warm drinks, take photos and round off the day.
Data & Prices
📍 Meeting point: Simplonpass/ Barralhaus
📆 Period: December to March
🕒 Event start times: 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours
👥 Max. 4 participants
💰 Adults:: 210 CHF
💰 Teenagers (14-17 years): 180 CHF
Booking
The most important
❄️ Why unique?
✅ You are a musher yourself - drive your own team
✅ Only 4 participants - personal & intensive
✅ With dry runs & responsibility - not just travelling along
✅ Close to the huskies - actively involved instead of just a spectator
✅ Support from professionals - accompanied & safe on the road
✅ Give-away & photos included - lasting memories
Simplon Pass Musher
Experience a unique winter adventure with your group amidst the snowy landscape of the Simplon Pass - with real sled dogs, fresh mountain air and plenty of action.
At the meeting point, you will get to know our huskies, guides and equipment. You will receive an interactive safety briefing and familiarise yourself with the procedure.
Before you set off, you will practise in small groups with an empty sled - without a husky. This will give you a first feel for steering, braking and balance. These dry runs not only make sense, but are also great fun!
Then it gets serious: two teams are on the track at the same time. While you drive, the others support you as dog handlers - they help harness the huskies, hold the lines and secure the start.
You drive your own team of 2 - completely on your own responsibility. The guide rides ahead with another team, but cannot accompany you directly.
WSA marshals will be available along the route if you need help or assistance.
During the journey, you take responsibility for your two huskies - and for yourself.
It's intense, authentic and guaranteed to be unforgettable!
Weather and trail:
- Our sled dog events take place in the beautiful subalpine area of the Upper Valais. Please note that weather conditions can vary greatly during the winter season.
- The weather can change quickly and there may be unexpected storms or an increased risk of avalanches.
- Trail conditions also play a decisive role. The prerequisites for a rideable trail are at least 10 cm of packed snow (comparable to cross-country ski trails), no major icing and no deep slushy snow.
For these reasons, we need your mobile phone number where we can reach you on the day of the event in case of last-minute changes.
Drive yourself - become a musher!
During this experience, you will become a musher yourself and experience the fascinating world of pulling dogs up close. After a comprehensive introduction and the first dry runs with the sled, you will get to know our huskies and prepare for the adventure together with our guides.
You will then drive your own team of 2 on a circuit. An experienced team will drive in front of you to help you stay on the right track and ensure a safe experience.
- Take responsibility: Our huskies are not just working animals, but important members of our family. At this event, we attach great importance to you handling the huskies responsibly and having the confidence to work with them.
General booking conditions:
- The event is booked as soon as payment has been received by Wild Swiss Adventure & Dog School GmbH.
- Up to 15 days before the event the booking can be cancelled via your profile or by e-mail, in which case 4% bank charges will be retained.
- Up to 14 days before the event the booking can be cancelled via your profile or via e-mail, 50% of the booking value will be refunded.
- Up to 7 days before the event the booking can be cancelled via your profile or by e-mail, 20% of the booking value will be refunded.
- 24 hours before the event you will receive a text message and an e-mail informing you whether the event will take place due to bad weather, high temperatures or other unforeseeable conditions.
To ensure that you can enjoy your event without worries and are covered for unforeseen events such as illness or accidents, we recommend that you take out travel insurance. It is the responsibility of the participants to take out insurance.
Photos and videos:
- You are allowed to take photos and film during the event, of course also while driving.
- We will take photos during the event, which we will make available to you shortly afterwards. If you do not want these photos to be used by Wild Swiss Adventure GmbH on the website or on social media platforms, please indicate this when you register.
Clothing:
- Please wear appropriate clothing for the conditions.
- Please do not wear snowsuits with animal motifs, as this can lead to misunderstandings with the huskies. Wild Swiss Adventure GmbH is not liable for any damages.
If we have to cancel your booked event due to weather conditions or impassable trail conditions, you have the choice:
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Postponement for an alternative date that suits us both
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Refund the amount already paid less a one-off processing fee of 5 % of the gross booking amount (minimum CHF 10.-) to cover our payment processing costs
The remaining amount will be transferred back net to the payment method you used. Please note that additional fees charged by your payment service provider (e.g. CC/PayPal) cannot be covered by us
📍 Meeting point: Simplonpass/ Barralhaus
📆 Period: December to March
🕒 Event start times: 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours
👥 Max. 4 participants
💰 Adults:: 210 CHF
💰 Teenagers (14-17 years): 180 CHF