The Ultimate Thrill, See Alaska By Sled Dog!
Winter Tours
We offer dog sled rides by the hour, anything from a half hour to 3 hrs on the trail with an experienced guide.
Our dog rides are tailored to fit peoples abilities, we provide arctic gear to keep you warm. You can ride in the sled, or if you feel confident about standing on the runners and driving you can switch places with the guide and see what it feels like to drive the sled. The guide will be right there to help in case you tip over!
Another option is to have a tandem sled, this is where a second sled is pulled behind the first one by a big team of Huskies this gives the option of up to 4 passengers going at once, and also gives the flexibility of passengers to move around and switch places so that everyone can get a chance to stand on the runners.
- 1/2 hr ride $60
- 1 hr ride $95
- 2 hr ride $190
- 3 hr ride $285
Learn to mush yourself. In our 3hr mushing school we will teach you how to harness the dogs and attach them to the gang line. You will get out with a double sled with a guide to give you the feel of riding a sled and teach you the commands needed to steer the dog team. When you feel comfortable you get your own team and will follow the guide for an exciting 1 hr run.
$285 for 3 hr mushing school; Feb-March 2012
Winter Overnight tours
We offer overnight trips from 1 night up to 6 nights. All overnight trips include mushing school, food and camping gear.
2 or 3 day trip to the Tanana flats south of Fairbanks
Mush a team 20 miles out to a cozy camp, heated tents! Great views of the mountains, Moose and Great Horned Owls seen, easy trails good for beginners.
$825 for 1 night / $1350 for 2 nights; Feb-March 2012
5 day trip Cantwell to Alpine Lodge on the snowed in Denali Highway
Stunning scenery, stay in heated tents along the way and halfway stay at the Alpine Lodge www.alpinecreeklodge.com Easy trails good for beginners.
$3000 for 4 nights; Feb-March 2012
5 day trip on the historic mail trail from Ester to Manley
Mush dogs along a trail that was used 100 years ago to carry the mail to remote villages. Moderate difficulty, heated tents, snowmachine support.
$4000 for 4 nights; Feb-March 2012
5-7 day mountain trips in that Yanert/Wood river valley drainage
These mountain trips encompass the full spectrum of mushing trails, ice, overflow, mountain passes, more difficult trails, moose and caribou usually seen!
$3000 for 4 nights / $4000 for 6 nights; Feb-April 2012
Summer Tour
2 hours @ $125 per person – ages 12 and older
Alaskan Horse and Husky Adventures and Sirius Sled Dogs have teamed up with 1st Alaska Outdoor School to bring a Summer Sled Dog Adventure Tour to Fairbanks.
The summer tour includes:
1 – Summer Mushing School
Experience our Alaskan Sled Dog lifestyle hands on. The Mushing School is customized to focus on your particular area of interest in Alaska’s unique state sport. Participate fully or watch while we teach others. We start with an interactive display and demonstration of mushing gear from past to present. Guests are then paired with one of our friendly huskies to practice harnessing and hooking up to a sled. From there, your questions and comments will direct the focus of the Mushing School. Whether you want a broad overview of recreational mushing or prefer to learn more about the specifics of dog care, training, winter camping, etc., we want to answer your questions and satisfy your desire to learn.
2 – Pioneer Musher Photo Opportunity
Once the dogs are harnessed and hooked up to the sled, you can dress in winter mushing gear and get on the sled for a fun photo! A $10 photo CD will be available for order that includes a digital print quality Black & White ‘pioneer’ photo of you geared up with ‘your’ dog team AND a close-up made with your Husky training partner. In addition to photos from your tour with us, there are winter photos of our kennel, sled dogs, and guests who have joined us for our Winter Sled Dog Adventure Tours.
3 – 20 minute Cart ride experience
This is not just about the “ride”. Our goal here is for you to be fully engaged and understand the passion and excitement that our huskies have for pulling. These dogs have been selectively bred for hundreds of years and the love for it flows deep and strong in their blood. As soon as we approach with harnesses in hand, the dogyard erupts. They know they are going for a run! You have never seen such happy excited dogs!! Stand clear and watch as we harness the dogs and hook up to the cart. Then share the thrill and power of these amazing animals as you buckle into your seat on the cart and we take off for a run!
Information
The cost for the 2-hour tour is $125 per person with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 participants per tour and includes transportation from your lodging in Fairbanks.
Reservations and prepayment thru 1st Alaska Outdoor School are required. The normal tour start time is 8 PM or 8 AM to take advantage of the cooler temperatures for the comfort of the dogs. However, if the weather is mild we may be able accommodate your travel schedule.
Phone 1st Alaska Outdoor School at 907-590-5900 with your requested date and time availability and your credit card information and we will email your reservation confirmation voucher to you. Present your voucher to the driver upon pickup at your Fairbanks lodging.
