Did you know!? Traditional dog sleds require about 1.5 FEET of snow before they can safely be used. So in summer, fall and early winter, we train our dogs on wheels! This unique method of dog mushing is crucial for training long distance racing dogs.
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Overview
- Mush on wheels with a team of 14 Alaskan Huskies
- Play with this summer’s puppies
- Check out winter mushing equipment
- Meet real Iditarod mushers
- Learn about the history of dog mushing in Alaska
We start this tour by introducing you to Alaskan Huskies and the sport of long distance racing – including our own experiences racing in the Iditarod! We invite you to walk around our dog yard and meet all the different sled dog personalities. They’re super friendly!
After you’re done meeting the dogs in the yard, it’s time to get them ready to run! We’ll explain how we assemble our dog teams, based in individual personalities. Then we’ll show you how to harness the dogs and start hooking them up to our 5-passenger wheeled vehicle. This vehicle is comfortable and safe for the whole family.
The trail ride is 0.5 to 4 miles in length, depending on the weather conditions. (Colder weather = longer run.) We’ll stop multiple times so you can take pictures with the dogs and change positions in the vehicle. When your ride is over, we’ll show you all of our most important winter gear, including the dog sled.
In summer, we finish up this tour by showing off our new puppies!
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Duration between 2 – 3 hours, depending your level of interest and participation. If you ask lots of questions, take lots of pictures and want to pet all of the dogs, you’ll probably be here for closer to three hours. If you have scheduling restraints, just let us know.
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Did you know Fairbanks has some of the largest temperature swings in the world? In summer, daytime temps are frequently in the mid-70’s or even 80’s! That may not be too hot for you, but to keep our dogs safe and comfortable, we run our summer mushing tours in the morning and in the evening.
Worried about daylight come fall? Don’t be! We schedule our tours to operate during daylight hours only. To get some idea of the daylight you’ll receive in Fairbanks during your visit, check out this Sun Calculator
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Five (5) people is usually the maximum group size for this tour from June – mid September due to temperature restrictions for our dogs. Exceptions can be made for children who are small enough to fit on an adult’s lap. Contact us at [email protected] if your group size exceeds 5 people and includes lap children. We may also be able to accommodate groups larger than five people during cooler times of year like mid-September, October and November. Call us if your group exceeds five people and you are visiting during this time period.
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- $135 for adults & teens
- $115 for kids 12 years & under
There is no charge for non-ambulatory children (ie infants in carriers/backpacks). There are no discounts for military, first responders or large groups.
Solo Travelers: Please contact us via email or phone to book.
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We are located approximately 15 miles / 45 minutes northwest of Fairbanks. Drive times are longer if coming from Chena Hot Springs (2.5 hours), North Pole (1.5 hours) or Cleary Summit (1.25 hours).
We do not provide transportation to/from our location. We strongly suggest that you rent your own vehicle for getting around the Fairbanks area. This will be the most affordable and provide you with the greatest level of freedom. Taxis and other ride-sharing companies can be expensive and unreliable for getting to our location.
Most of the time a small, compact car can make the trip up here just fine. However, in winter, snow storms may force us to temporarily restrict our tours to only those visitors with all-wheel drive (AWD) or (4WD).
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