Full Day "Drive Your Own Dog Team" Dog Sledding Tour

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6 hours (approximately)

This trip is designed for those eager to experience an authentic Alaskan mushing experience -- driving your own dog team!

This is the real deal, which means you are not just along for a ride -- you are an active participant in this adventure. Your guide will give you a lesson on how to drive the sled and then you will assist in harnessing your team for a trip that will take you several miles through beautiful old growth boreal forest to the top of a ridge, where vast panoramic views of the White Mountains and the Chatanika River Valley await.

✔ You drive your own dog sled the entire tour, from start to finish.

✔ You do not share the dog sled with a guide or another person.

✔ You do not have a guide attached to you by a "tag sled."

✔ Our dogs are Siberian Huskies, one of the original Arctic sled dog breeds.

✔ This is NOT a sled ride.

What's Included

Home-baked treats
Professional guide
Cold weather gear and footwear
Hot and cold beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
hot campfire lunch
Transportation to/from kennel
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

2270 Hattie Creek Road, Fairbanks, AK. Please follow the directions found on the Arctic Dog Adventure Co. website. We are 30 min from downtown Fairbanks; 45 minutes from the airport.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This trip is designed for those eager to experience an authentic Alaskan mushing experience -- driving your own dog team! No previous mushing experience is required! We will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable and well equipped for your time on the trail. 99% of our clients have never stepped foot on a dog sled before! You are accompanied at all times by a professional dog sledding guide who oversees the whole experience, allowing you to relax and enjoy the thrill of driving your own dog team. Your guide will give you a lesson on how to drive the sled and then you will take off on a guide-led trip that will take you several miles through beautiful old growth boreal forest to the top of a ridge, where vast panoramic views of the mountains await.

After your tour, you are welcomed back to the kennel with a warming fire, hot drinks, and home-baked treats. This is a 2-3 tour hour from arrival to departure, with a minimum of 1 hour on the dog sled. Sometimes we spend extra time teaching, talking, or taking pictures on the trail.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Arctic Dog Adventure Co.

Tags

Winter Sports
Husky Dog Tours
Dog Sledding/Mushing
Small Group
Zombie
Zombie Slice

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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