Back for another year, our amazing Duluth Winter Adventure is a can’t miss winter extravaganza!
Join us for this Scandinavian fever dream where we'll immerse ourselves in a winter wonderland up north on the banks of Lake Superior. This trip has everything a winter lover (or hater, we’ll work hard to convince you!) could dream of: a beginner's dog sledding workshop, a guided sauna & cold plunge experience right on (and in!) Lake Superior, an up-north distillery happy hour at one of Minnesota’s best locations for cocktails, beautiful state park snowshoeing and more!
New this year is an optional curling workshop with the Duluth Curling Club, the second largest club in the nation and home to the USA curling olympic team! Try curling first-hand with world-class instructors and facilities and become the truest winter adventurer of all.
Duluth is the Midwest’s winter playground for a reason: set along the shores of the mighty Lake Superior, Duluth knows how to do winter in style. On this trip, you’ll get to experience all the natural wonders of the area, partake in the local winter activities that keep Minnesotans happy and healthy during the winter months, and taste the best Duluth has to offer at delicious local restaurants. This is winter done right, with stunning frosty landscapes and bonding with new friends who share your adventurous spirit.
ACTIVITIES
This long weekend is full of classic Duluth experiences, including:
A beginner-friendly dog sledding experience, where we’ll head to a local dog sledding farm to meet the eager pups, learn about their lives and roles, set up the sleds, and mush around a track with the assistance of a professional guide. Each participant will get the opportunity to ride and drive the sled. This is an awesome experience for anyone who’s ever been dog sledding curious!
A guided sauna and cold plunge experience, a relaxing treat after a physical session of dog sledding! The sauna experience, led by Cedar & Stone Saunas, Duluth’s premiere sauna experience, is in a contemporary shelter in the heart of Duluth. We'll relax in the different sauna rooms while drinking delicious tea, and taking plunges into the coldest body of water the north knows — Lake Superior! This experience is perfect for the brave or those just looking for a nice warming time — either way, we’ll bring our bodies into balance, the Scandinavian way!
Snowshoeing at Jay Cooke State Park, a crowning jewel of the Minnesota State Park system. With over 10 miles of winter hiking trails alone, Jay Cooke provides an escape to the classic north woods landscape that surrounds Duluth and Lake Superior. We’ll snowshoe and then enjoy a lunch at the lodge in front of the big stone fireplace.
Happy hour at Vikre Distillery, one of Minnesota’s best, and Wander Women’s favorite place to grab a cocktail up north! We’ll learn about their special spirits inspired by the north woods and enjoy a cocktail as we warm up in their tasting room!
OPTIONAL: Curling workshop with Duluth Curling Club, home of Team USA curlers and world-class instructors.
ACCOMMODATIONS
It doesn’t get more winter than this: We’ll be staying in heated camper cabins right at Jay Cooke State Park. These cabins are cozy in the winter, sleep 4 each and are the perfect location for all our winter activities. The cabins have access to all-season rustic toilets, but not the park’s shower house, which closes for the season each fall. Group meals provided by WW will be held in the park’s day-use warming lodge nearby.
“A mix of rest and adventure. I liked that there were 2 activities scheduled per day. That kept us busy and seeing new things, yet allowed for some downtime to recharge. Duluth is the best!”
WHAT’S INCLUDED
This is a jam-packed trip with high adventure! Your registration provides you:
Expert planning and two Wander Women guides to help make the weekend as relaxing and fun as possible!
Three nights of lodging in a state park cabins
1 dinner, 1 lunch and 3 breakfasts (2 dinners and 1 lunch will be paid for by participants)
Dog sledding experience
Guided sauna & cold plunge experience
Snowshoeing rental at Jay Cooke State Park
Wanderer swag bag full of goodies
Comprehensive pre-trip online guide with detailed logistics, packing recommendations, and trip tips
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Participants are responsible for:
Transportation to/from the trip (we always encourage carpooling and can connect you with other participants to ride with!)
Monday and Tuesday dinners in Duluth; Monday lunch in Duluth
Optional curling workshop with Duluth Curling Club
Cocktails at the distillery
INVESTMENT
There are multiple bed choices for this trip — pick which is best for you!
Twin-sized bunked bed: $645
Double-sized bunked bed: $675
Optional curling workshop add-on: $58
PAYMENT PLAN
We offer payment plans for all our trips, so you can pay a deposit now and the rest over time! WeTravel (our booking platform) easily lets you make a downpayment (this is also your non-refundable trip deposit!) and set up automatic payments for the remainder. For the payment plan schedule, just check the WeTravel page for details. There is NO fee for choosing the payment plan option!
Deposit for this trip: $330