Dog Policy
We love sharing WinMan with you and your canine companions. Your cooperation with our policy helps ensure dogs remain welcome on our trails for years to come.
Dog Policy
We love sharing WinMan with you and your canine companions. Your cooperation with our policy helps ensure dogs remain welcome on our trails for years to come.
The WinMan Canine Code of Conduct
WinMan welcomes your dog as a vital part of our community! To keep the trails fun and safe for all users – skiers, bikers, hikers, and snowshoers – we ask that you follow a few basic rules. Your cooperation ensures dogs remain welcome here for years to come.
All-Season Rules (The Essentials)
- Leash Up in Congested Areas: Dogs must be on a leash in the parking lot and at all trailheads.
- Voice Command is Non-Negotiable: Your dog must be kept within your sight and control at all times. If off-leash, your dog must reliably follow voice commands, even when distracted. If they can't obey, they must be leashed.
- Pack It Out: Immediately clean up and properly dispose of all dog waste in designated receptacles. Complimentary Mutt Mitts are available at the kiosk and trail entry points.
- Chalet is Dog-Free: Dogs are never permitted inside the chalet.
Winter Safety: Keeping Skiers Safe
Skiing requires focus, and dogs unexpectedly running up to or crossing a skier can cause serious falls.
- We strongly encourage all skiers to leash or skijor with their dog to maintain control and prevent accidents.
- Dogs are only permitted on specifically marked ski loops. Check the Nordic Ski map for all the details.
- All users (skiers, bikers, snowshoers) are asked to leash their dogs when entering and exiting the main trailhead corridor.
We understand that some skiers prioritize optimal grooming or simply wish to ski without dogs present. We recommend taking the routes to the right when leaving the main chalet area or accessing the trail system via the BaseCamp Trailhead. These options offer the highest likelihood of a smooth, dog-free experience.