Dog
Mushing

Mushing 101 -
Mushing
Experience:
This One (1)
Hour adventure was designed for those who may be a little
intimidated by driving their own dog sled. We consider it the
"Ultimate Dog Ride" as guests get to experience the thrill
of riding the runners with the security of an experienced musher on
board. Instructions on driving the sled and harnessing the
dogs will be given. In this tour, the guests will
alternate riding the runners of a tandem sled attached to the
sled of the musher/teacher and riding in the basket of the
musher/teacher's sled. Arctic outerwear provided.
2 Person max
per musher/teacher.
2-3 musher/teacher available per session
(For
Larger Groups, 24 hours notice is necessary)
1 Hour Mushing
Experience - $75.00 per person
1/2 Hour Mushing Experience -
$60.00 per person
Mushing 102 -
Mushing School:
A 3 to 3.5
hour adventure located at 3-mile Chena Hot Springs Road on the south
side of the road in the large hayfields, just 10 minutes from
downtown Fairbanks. This obstacle-free arena provides us with
an excellent location for training a new dog musher and provides us
with access to the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race
Trail. Guests will learn to drive their own 3-4 dog team in a
safe and controlled manner.
After initial
instruction and practice in the hayfields, we will take a 8-10 mile
Fun Run on groomed trails in the connecting spruce forest.
There is a great view of the Alaska Pipeline and you will get to see
our sled dogs working their finest.
Ample
one-on-one instruction. Each participant will receive a Mushing
School Certificate and PAWS patch. Arctic outerwear provided.
4 Person max
per session.
All levels of skill and ability welcome!
3 Hour Mushing
School - $250.00
6 Hour Mushing
School - $425.00
Mushing 201 - The Beginner's tour:
a suggested tour for
those interested in a camp out experience:
Day One - Mushing
school and a brief session on winter survival skills and winter
camping. Stay at a local B & B or a hotel in Fairbanks.
Day Two - Set out on
your mushing adventure and travel 20-30 miles by dog team into your
chosen site (warm winter camping under the Northern Lights or a cozy
cabin with all the amenities).
Day Three - Return trip
by dog team. Back to the B & B, Fairbanks area hotel, or
airport after a wonderful trip.
Tour Price: $600.00 (excluding Fairbanks
Lodging)
Mushing 301 - For the More Adventurous:
The 5-7 day Alaska
Range Expeditions are available fro February to April. Spend a
week in the quiet wilderness traveling trails of the old trappers
and miners. Modern camping equipment keeps you warm and
comfortable in some of Alaska's most remote settings.
Your will be given an
introduction to dog driving, a packing list and plenty of
instructions along the way. Your expert guide will lead you deep
into the Alaskan wilderness on a safe and extraordinary
journey. A TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
All arctic gear and
supplies provided, including arctic outerwear, camping equipment and
food. You will be responsible for personal items and mid and
inner layers of clothing.
5-Day Tour Price: $2450.00
7-Day Tour Price: $3300.00
(Transportation from Fairbanks included
with both Tours)
|
Dog
Mushing Tour Rates |
|
(Of course, depending on snowfall and cold snaps) |
| |
| Mushing
101
2
person max. per musher/teacher 2-3 musher/teachers
available per session. (For larger groups, 24 hour
notice is necessary)
|
$75.00 |
1
hours |
| $60.00 |
1/2
hour |
| Mushing
102
4 person max. per
session All levels of skill and ability welcome!
|
$250.00 |
3 hours |
| $425.00 |
6
hours |
| Mushing
201
|
$600.00 |
3
day tour |
| Mushing
301
|
$2450.00 |
5
day tour |
| $3300.00 |
7
day tour |