A good dog sled costs about $500.
The harness, gang lines, and a snow hook, the Arctic equivalent of an anchor, will cost another $35.
Sled bags will cost $25; and booties for your dogs’ cold feet will cost about $1 per paw.
For more information on dog sledding, feel free to join your local dog sledding club.
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