Great River Outfitters, LLC

Winter Trips.....

Dog Sledding -

Great River Outfitters has teamed up with Braeburn Siberians to offer dog sledding adventures in the Path of Life garden and the surrounding woods and fields. This trip is approximately 45 Min of time on the trail through the Garden, woodlands and fields; the Total time is approximately 50 min because you have the opportunity to meet the dogs, ask questions and take photos. You will ride in the basket and/or on the runners of the sled as you choose. Or it may be possible to drive your own team! Our tours run with 2 sleds. We can take up to 4 people, depending on their weight; it is also possible to take an additional 2 small and/or light children if they can fit easily and comfortably on an adult's lap. There is a strict limit of 375 lbs. of passenger weight per sled. We are scheduled to be in the garden on Fridays and Sundays. Meet the dogs, chat with the mushers and experience the thrill of riding behind a working team of 10 - 12 Siberian Huskies.  It is definitely a good idea to call ahead and make your reservation.

Please call 802-674-9933  or visit our Winter Schedule for more information. 

 No snow not a problem

Tours On Wheels-

Braeburn Siberians has been training and conditioning the dogs since September by having them pull an all terrain vehicle (ATV). Teams of 16-24 dogs pull the ATV while it is in neutral with the engine off – so its not a noisy, vroom, vroom type of experience! We do occasionally turn the engine on for a particularly steep hill, but now that they are in good shape, this doesn't happen often.

We can't offer you the sound of the sled runners hissing through the snow – yet - but we can give you the experience of meeting and riding behind a team of working Siberian Huskies! Even though we're using ATVs, we run along rivers and through fields and pristine woodland often with a scenic view.

Sleigh Rides -

On Saturdays we offer guests the opportunity to tour the Path of Life Garden on a 16 person sleigh pulled by two Belgium Draft horses. For those of you who have not done this before, it is a great family outing. The sleigh makes two stops on it's circuit: one at the tipi for hot chocolate and one at the Harpoon Brewery for colder refreshment. Please call 802-674-9933 or visit our Winter Schedule for more information.

No snow not a problem-

We do carriage rides when there is no snow for sleigh rides. Experience the fun of an old fashion carriage ride. Driven by Jim Fitch and Bill Ladd and pulled by two beautiful Belgian draft horses. Rides are done at the same place same time look at winter schedule.  Here are a few pictures of the carriage rides.

Under the Stars -

This is a fully guided or self guided  snowshoe hike through the Path of Life Garden that includes a bonfire at our tipis. We serve fresh bread, local cheeses, salami, hot chocolate, and s’mores. We also provide all the equipment you need - snowshoes, poles, headlamps and basic snowshoe instruction. All you need to bring are some warm clothes, gloves and a hat. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine and we'll do the rest! 

Please call 802-674-9933 for custom excursion, or visit our Winter Schedule for more information.

Tipi Camping in the Path of Life Garden -

Have you ever camped over night in a tipi in the middle of winter? No – well here’s your chance. We provide all the gear to keep you warm and cozy. For more extreme adventure we offer guided overnight camping trips on Mt Ascutney. We supply what you need; you bring your appetite for adventure.

Please call 802-674-9933 or visit our Winter Schedule for more information.

Daily Snowshoe Rentals -

Self Guided Snowshoe hikes enjoy over 4 miles of groomed trails 12 - 5pm 

Cost: $15 - 1 hr, $20 – 2 hr, $25 - 3hr, kids 5 and under FREE.

If you have your own gear but would like to use our network of trails and the Path of Life Garden we ask that you pay a $5 fee per person to help us with our trail maintenance costs.

Please call 802-674-9933 or visit our Winter Schedule for more information.

Guided Snowshoe hikes- 

Introductory Level -  Learn the basics. Come out for a moonlight snowshoe or an unforgettable 2-3 hour adventure. We will snowshoe in the Path of Life Garden and the surrounding woods and fields. We provide everything you need, this is a find time to learn something new, and enjoy the outdoors with friends and some hot chocolate.

Please call 802-674-9933 or visit our Winter Schedule for more information.

Our Trails & Grooming-

Our Winter activities occur on 100-acres of Groomed trails in farm fields the woods and 14-acres in the path of life garden.  Trails are marked in red.