You may feel like you’ve done everything in New York. You may have seen our magnificent mountains, our lovely lakes, our curious caves. But have you ever been dog sledding in New York? You can do just that in the winter on Lake Placid’s gorgeous Mirror Lake. The lake is completely frozen in the winter, so it’s extremely safe. A quick tour with Thunder Mountain Dog Sled Tours’ experienced team of sled dogs will have you frolicking over the ice. You’ll feel like an Iditarod champion as you loop around the lake’s perimeter! The trip is short, but it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is unique in New York.

Many think adventures like this are limited to places like Alaska, but nope, we've got dog sledding in New York.
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Mirror Lake is an absolutely stunning place, no matter the time of year. It's a popular recreational spot throughout all four seasons. When it's covered in ice, there's a maintained track along the outside for skating (or dog sledding).
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The dogs that are used here for sledding are Alaskan huskies. They're a landrace breed, meaning they don't belong to any official registry. Their appearance varies more than you might see with registered breeds that conform to a registry standard.
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Alaskan huskies are descended from a variety of official breeds. Siberian huskies, greyhounds, and pointers have all been bred into lines to increase speed and cold tolerance.

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Since the sled travels at a relatively low speed, it's safe for kids to ride, as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult.
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This is an exciting experience you won't soon forget! Make sure to remember to take pictures.
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Since the trip is only about 1/2 mile, it won't take long at all. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day in Lake Placid: it's a beautiful little town with plenty of great attractions!
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