Dog Mushing
Ride with the Pack Through the Alaskan Wilderness
What to Expect
You didn't come to Alaska to watch from the sidelines!
The trails winding through the Boreal forest outside of Base Camp aren't just scenic. They're over a century old, carved into the Interior Alaska wilderness to carry mail between Nenana, Ester, & Fairbanks long before a single railroad spike was driven. Dog teams ran these routes for survival & to maintain communities that had no other lifeline.
Now? You have the opportunity to partake in this privileged history.
Settle into the sled as your expert musher takes the helm and a team of eager, trail-bred sled dogs pulls you into the Alaska wilderness. This isn't a zoo encounter or a staged photo op. You're in the sled — close enough to hear every pant, every paw on packed snow, every command echoed across a forest that hasn't changed in over a hundred years. Your guide brings the history of these trails to life as you move through them, connecting what you're experiencing in real time to the men, dogs, & mail runs that shaped Interior Alaska long before the modern world arrived.
It's not a ride. It's a front-row seat to one of the most storied corners of Alaskan culture. The only way to experience it is exactly the way it was always meant to be traveled, on a dog-team sled.
No experience necessary. Just show up ready.
Includes
Professional pre-run mushing instruction from an experienced guide
One-hour guided dog sled experience through groomed Ester backcountry trails
Full safety briefing and trail orientation
Hands-on time with the dog team before and after your run
Restrictions
This tour is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for most guests. However, for the safety and comfort of all participants — including our dogs — the following restrictions apply:
- Guests are passengers only. This is a guided sled dog experience — guests are seated and transported by the team, not operating or controlling the sled at any time.
- Minimum age: Guests must be at least 7 years old to ride. Guests that are found to be under the age of 7 are welcome to meet the dogs before and after the tour but may not board the sled under any circumstances. A parent or guardian must be present with the child at all times while on the property.
- Combined weight limit: The total combined weight of all passengers on a single sled must not exceed 400 lbs. This restriction exists to protect the safety and welfare of our sled dog teams and is strictly enforced without exception.
- Seating & mobility: Guests must be able to sit comfortably and remain seated for an extended period of time. This tour is not suitable for guests who are unable to sit unassisted or who require mobility accommodations that cannot be met in a sled environment.
- Pregnancy: This tour is not suitable for guests who are pregnant.
- Back, neck & spinal conditions: Guests with serious back, neck, or spinal conditions are strongly advised against participating. Participation is at the guest's own risk.
Duration
1
Address
5575 Old Ridge Trail, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Pricing
| Single Rider (Snow Machine) | $345 |
| 1 Couple (2pax) | $420 |
| Individual - 2 Couples (4pax, 2 machines) | $840 |
| Individual - 3 Couples (6pax, 3 machines) | $1260 |
| Private Party | $2100 |
Cancellation Policy
7 days
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