Drive a dog sled on this private tour! Try both driving and sitting as a passenger in a dog sled. Spend time with each of our friendly huskies as you learn to harness them and hook them up in team. Meet real long distance race mushers!
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Overview
- Drive a dog sled on a 4 mile trail
- Sit as a passenger in a dog sled on a 4 mile trail
- Help harness and hook up the dogs to the sled
- Pet and play with real Alaskan Husky sled dogs
- Learn about the 1,000 mile Iditarod and 1,000 mile Yukon Quest
- Meet real long distance mushers
Start your tour by greeting us in our cozy, Alaskan warming tent. Inside you will have plenty of time to get suited up for the cold. Bring the warmest outerwear you have and we’ll supply the rest. Read more about how to dress.
Next, head outside to meet our friendly Alaskan Huskies. Play with them and take photos while we explain why we use this kind of dog and where they came from.
After socializing with the dogs, it’s time to prepare for our 4 mile run! First learn how to harness and hook up sled dogs, then grab your sled and hold on tight! Visitors will get a chance to drive a “tag sled” as well as sit as a passenger in the guide’s sled (see photos below). We’ll stop multiple times on the 4 mile trail so you can take pictures and swap positions between sitting in the guide’s sled and driving the tag sled. When we get back, take some more photos and help us put the dogs back at their houses.
Pictured: A guide drives the front sled with a visitor, while another visitor stands and drives the back sled which is towed behind with a rope.
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The trail is 4 miles in length, but the entire tour experience includes everything from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. Most people spend between 1.5 and 2.5 hours here, depending on their level of interest and participation. For example, if you are someone who wants to ask lots of questions, pet all the dogs and take lots of pictures, that’s great! You’ll probably be here for two or more hours. If you are uncomfortable in the cold, don’t like dogs, or don’t have a lot of questions, your tour will wrap up sooner.
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There is a weight limit of 250 pounds per person for this tour.
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Maximum group size is either 4 or 6 people, depending on the day and time slot. Please check the calendar for specifics. All winter tours are private! We won’t ever combine you, your couple, your family, or your group of friends with another party unless you request it.
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- $135 for adults & teens
- $115 for children 12 & 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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Transportation is not provided. See Getting Here for more information, or go to our Truck Rental page.
