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Dogsledding at Callaghan Country |
| A true Canadian backcountry experience isn’t complete without a dose of Dogsledding. Whether you are an international visitor or a local cross country skier looking for a new experience, your group, family or friends will definitely get a kick out of our unique dogsled tours. While dogsledding today is mainly about fun and racing, not too long ago it was all about survival. Dog teams were instrumental in exploration, communication, and hunting across Northern Canada. Today, dogsled racing and touring is more popular than ever as people discover the magic of this historic way to travel. Dog Sled programs at Callaghan Country Bob Fawcett and his TeamCallaghan Country is lucky enough to have Bob Fawcett’s amazing Dogsledding team for our tours, providing guests an unparalleled tour in our alpine surroundings from an incredibly experienced team. When Bob Fawcett first stepped behind a team of Alaskan Racing Huskies over a decade ago, he was hooked. Then in 1999 he and wife Katherine started Whistler Dogsledding with the goal of establishing the best dogsled company in the world. Today, they oversee an operation with over 300 dogs, and has always given full credit for their success to their wonderful dogs, whose health and well-being is their top priority. |
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The team in action.The Race is On
Over the years, Bob and his mush-mates have dabbled in dogsled racing as their busy tour schedule has allowed. This year, they have decided to take their passion for the sport and the challenge of racing to the next level. Together with title sponsor First Mate, Bob has created the FirstMate Race Team and Callaghan Country is proud to be the team’s official training venue. Their goal is to increase awareness for the sport of dogsledding by creating the finest, most approachable dog racing team in North America. With their fantastic dogs, fueled by extraordinary food, trained by phenomenal mushers in the most spectacular backcountry environment around, the team is poised to rock the dogsled race world.
Watch for them at the following dogsled races:
| January 12 & 13, 2008 | The Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race 100 Mile House, British Columbia 8-Dog Class Sprint (10 miles) |
| January 25 – February 2, 2008 | International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race |
| February 12 – 17, 2008 | Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race Prince Albert – La Ronge, Saskatchewan 12-Dog 300 Mile Iditarod Qualifier |
| February 29 – March 2, 2008 | Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Race Fort Saint James, British Columbia 12-Dog Class Mid-Distance (150 miles) |
We are proud to promote this heritage sport with our partner, Whistler Dogsledding.
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