Testimonials

Nice comments from our friends! Thank You!

John, Daryl, and Joanna, Thank you all again for such a marvelous experience! I find myself constantly thinking back on our grand dog sledding trip. Your maticulous thought to detail and safety made the trip wonderfully enjoyable and comfortable. I am so impressed with the careful and loving manner in which you care for your equipment and your animals. Thanks so much again for all your fine efforts and hard work, it was truly appreciated and made for a fantastic life experience!
-Ed Braun

It's been an amazing experience and your friendly welcome makes it that much more special.  The dogs are wonderful!!
-Helen, Tom, and Fiona

Dude, I swear that was so awesome! Snow, dogs, brats, unbelievable. This was better than sea kayaking and sky diving together! I am not going to be able to sleep for a week!  Best trip EVER! You all did an eincredible job to make the trip great. It's obvious you love what you do!
 -Joel and Kelle

'The day was fabulous and your instruction was un-intimidating. We enjoyed ourselves and will always remember our day of dog sledding in Ely.  -Aaron and Susan

Thank you! It was great. Joanna and John were kind and gentle.
-Abby

What a great experience-thanks so much!!
-Judy 

Thank you! God's world is so great, beautiful, awesome!!
-Lee, Delores, Ericka, Josh

What a great day! We loved the trip and the company.
-Bill and Kate

Thank you both for a wonderful time, great laughs and thrills. The Boundary Waters Wilderness is certainly special, thank you for sharing it with us.
-Alison

An experience like no other-and one to make you feel truly ALIVE!
-Philippe

Fantastic experience! I love the dogs and John and Joanna made it truly unique.
-Anna

Just perfect. Wonderful dogs, terrific people, gorgeous scenery. Couldn’t have been better. Thanks so much!!
-Richard

Fantastic! Beautiful people, dogs and wilderness!
-Beth

A most satisfying and enjoyable day in my life. I love running dogs with wonderful guides.
-Pete

Best Christmas present I ever received! Loved it! I'll be back!!
-Doug and Kim

Thank you for a wonderful trip! Beautiful scenery and great guides.
-Connie

Lots of fun! Beautiful scenery, relaxing.
-George, Jill, Rachel and Leah

This was an incredible time. We are so glad we came. Thanks John and Joanna.
-Wade

Thanks for the time of my life! They really do "Run Silent"!
-Kendall

Thank you so much for the most wonderful day! Truly an awesome experience-and we learned so much! Can’t wait to do this again! You were all so terrific, thanks!
-Marlene

We had a blast, thank you so very much!
-Katie, Sarah, and Karen

It was wonderful! So quiet and peaceful. You guys are great at what you do. Joanna GOOD luck in your future races!
-Patti and Rod

What magic! An exhilarating ride filled us with childlike wonder in the snow. The perfect way to see the north woods in winter with beautiful dogs and kind hosts. Many thanks.
-Joan, Tom, Joseph and Libby

What a wonderful end of a year and beginning of a New Year. Thanks and God bless!
-John

Wonderful!! I loved helping with the dogs and feeling a part of it all. Thank you!!
- Mike and Mary

It was a wonderful trip and we enjoyed all parts of it and the beautiful scenery. Keep up the good work!!
-Don and Paulette

Fabulous day!! Excellent lunch, ride, dogs and absolutely gorgeous part of God’s creation! Thank you!
- Lynn and Peggy

OUTSTANDING!
-Joseph and Barb

Thank you all very much! I had a wonderful time and learned a great deal. The meals were wonderful!  I owe many thanks to you all and especially the dogs- I love the dogs!! This was fantastic. Thanks and God bless!
-John

Dog sledding on our honeymoon...awesome!
-Dave and Jodi

Great trip!! Will be back.
-Glen and Donna

Thank you! Love the dogs!
-Connie and Chris

What a fabulous Birthday for our daughter! We are inspired!
-Edie

This was fantastic! Thank you so much, I think we started a habit!
-Holly, Matt, Dan, Tawnya

Dream come true!!
-Dan and Diane

I am speechless!!
-Nancy

Excellent day, great food, a thrill to see the dogs run!
-Chuck

What a privilege! Thanks for sharing your precious-ness with me. It was awesome to see all this beauty! God Bless you!
-Phyllis

Loved the trip, great people, and wonderful dogs!
-Irene

Great two days, would like another seven!
-John

Trail was terrific-like a fantasy-good folk!
-Sig and Sharon

Great guides, wonderful dogs, fantastic trip!-Dag and Tine

What a fantastic way to celebrate 50 years!! Thank you !!
-Norma and Larry

Great trip, highly recommended!
-Yug

Way too much fun!!
-Eric

Quality service, nice fellowship, great way to see the wilderness!
-Dave

UNBELIEVABLE!!
-Barb and Joe

Incredible adventure! What a memory! Thanks!
-Deb

Fantastic!! We loved it and will be back!
-Betsy and Herb

Thanks for the wonderful day!! We had a blast! Dogs were great. Lunch was great. Company was great. It was a great day.
-Hugh and Debbie

Thank you so much for taking our daughter dog sledding. She was a little apprehensive the night before, and I was worried I’d made a mistake signing her up all by herself. But from the very start you made her so comfortable. Once I saw the sleds take off, I knew she was going to enjoy it.
-Beth Woll

We can't stop talking about our sled-dog adventure. It was such a wonderful time- the peace and quiet of the quiet woods with only the sound of the runners on the ice and the breathing of the dogs is something I will never forget. Thank you for your hospitality and for sharing those great dogs with us.'
-Glenn and Judy Nylander

I am still having wonderful, awesome memory flashes of dogs, snow, BWCA winter, cold and pine cathedrals. It was a tremendous day! Thank you for helping make a memory I'll take with me on my next 50 year journey!!
-Norma Christianson

(poem written by a guest right after a dog sled trip with us)

Run Silent

Run silent through wintry wilderness splendor.

Majestic pines laboring under heavy burdens
of fresh snow
clinging.
Ancient boulders brooding
in morning stillness.
Shadows from sunshine bright,
casting shades of gray,
intriguing
upon quiet shorelines.

North country solitude
shattered
by piercing yelps
of husky dogs
straining restraints.
Wild barking frenzy,
excitement rising,
tension mounting-
ready to run!!

More than ready
to pull sled and musher
into a burst
of powder flying,
strength in action,
power in motion.

Run free.
Run silent
in the thrilling spirit
of adventure.

-Larry Christianson
February 27,2001

We continue to speak with great enthusiasm and excitement about the dog sledding trip. We loved it and are looking forward to doing it again
-Tine and Dag Knudsen

We had such a wonderful time sledding with you last winter- it was truly the experience of a lifetime. We all had so much fun and learned a great deal from your expert guidance. We were able to make it to Ely this summer and since our visit last Christmas, wanted you to know that Run Silent is one of our favorite Ely memories.
-Wade, Marlene, Wade III, Kendall and Blake

...I would like to come back as John is a true outdoorsman and feel I could survive with him as he teaches me the skills needed to enjoy the elements of a Minnesota winter.
-Nancy Larsen

What magic! An exhilarating ride filled us with childlike wonder in the snow. The perfect way to see the North woods in winter with beautiful dogs and kind hosts. Many thanks.
-Tom Sills