Join us for a half hour jaunt down our pristine winter trail over mixed terrain of tundra, black spruce stands and ponds. Experience the excitement and power of a team of well trained Alaskan Huskies as they sprint forward towing you on an adventure! Keep your eyes open for wildlife, our woods are full of moose, winter birds, rabbit and fox.

SEASON: December 1st 2024 - March 31st 2025

CAPACITY/SLED: 400 pounds

CAPCITY/TOUR: 4 person minimum

TOUR DURATION: 45-minutes

TRAIL MILEAGE: 3.5 miles

TRAIL TIME: 25 - 30 Minutes

Adult: $125
Child: $125; Ages 3-8
Lap Child: Free; Ages 0-2

To learn how we calculate our tour prices, please review the following:

WHY ARE MUSHING TOURS SO EXPENSIVE?

1. FOOD: Alaskan Huskies work hard, so as you can imagine they eat A LOT. In order to keep our working canine athletes at a healthy weight, mushers order dog food by the TON (1 TON = 2,000 lbs).  Depending on the size of the kennel, mushers purchase approximately 2 - 6 TONS of dog food per year.
   
   Annual Food Costs per dog: ± $800
   Annual Food Costs per kennel: ± $19,000 - $38,000
   *These prices are an average and vary depending on kennel and inflation.
   
   

   To read the comprehensive price breakdown, see below.
   
   

2. VETERINARY CARE: Alaskan Huskies are long distance canine athletes. They require countless hours and miles of training and conditioning in order to do what they do. This also means they require the best veterinary care that we can provide them—This includes (but not limited to) annual vaccinations & deworming to chiropractic adjustments & cold laser therapy.
   
   Annual Veterinary care per dog: ± $500
   Annual Veterinary care per kennel: ± $12,000 - $24,000
   
   *These prices are an average and vary depending on kennel and inflation.
   
   To read the comprehensive price breakdown, see below.
   
   

3. SHORT WORK SEASON: Alaskan Huskies are a Northern breed, meaning they are adapted to the extreme cold winter climate of the interior of Alaska. Summer temperatures in Fairbanks can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit through June and July. These temperatures are too hot for an Alaskan Husky to work. Thus, mushers earn the majority of their means to care for their dogs during the winter months.
   
   ANNUAL KENNEL COSTS
   Including puppies, in-harness working dogs & retired dogs, but excluding dog yard & dog sled maintenance, dog and musher gear, race fees and various other expenses.
   
   Kennel Size of 24 dogs - Recreational 
   ± $31,000 Total
   
   Kennel Size 36 dogs - Small Racing Kennel
   ± $46,000 Total
   
   Kennel Size 48 dogs - Large Racing Kennel
   ± $62,000 TotaL

   
   To read the comprehensive price breakdown, see below.

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COMPREHENSIVE COST BREAKDOWN

WORKING SEASON KIBBLE
4 cups = 1 pound
1 pound kibble / day / dog
40 pounds / bag of Kibble = 40 days / dog
8 months = 240 days / year
240 days ➗ 40 days = 6 bags / dog
$60 / bag x 6 bags = $360 / dog

OFF SEASON KIBBLE
2 cups = 1/2 pound
1/2 pound kibble / dog / day
40 pound ➗ ½ lb = 80 days / bag
4 months / year = 120 days
120 days ➗ 80 days = 1.5 bags / dog 
$40 / bag x 1.5 bags = $60 / dog

WORKING SEASON TRAIL SNACKS
SALMON
$0.50 / Fish
1 dog = 1 fish / day
8 months  = 240 days / year
$0.50 / fish x 240 days = $120

BEEF/CHICKEN/LIVER/FAT
$1.00 / pound
1 dog / 1 pound / day
8 months = 240 days
Beef / dog / year = $240

ANNUAL FOOD COSTS PER DOG ± $800

ANNUAL VETERINARY COSTS
Vet visits $350
Medications + Antibiotics $60
Deworming: $50
Annual Vaccinations $15 / shot
3-Year Rabies Shots $15 / shot

ANNUAL VET CARE PER DOG ± $500

1. How many people per sled? The number of people per sled is based on comfort and weight. The most we seat are two adults and one child, but sometimes it’s more comfortable to just sit one. If the weight of two adults is over 400lbs, then each adult will need to purchase their own sled ($300/sled).

2. We’re from a warm climate, will we be cold on this tour? Not only do we provide our guests with cold weather gear, but our sleds are enclosed in a zippered sled bag to block the wind, with reindeer hides and blankets for added warmth.

3. Do we join other guests? Our tours are private. The maximum amount of travelers we host during each given time slot is 4, yet each reservation operates independently of each other. Additionally each sled of two is assigned their own personal professional guide. Tours are conducted at a leisurely pace, without the added burden of lines nor the nuisance of waiting.

4. How many dogs will be on our team? The size of the team is at the guides discrepancy and is based on current trail conditions. A slower softer trail might entice the guide to hook-up 10 huskies, where as a fast hard packed trail might require the guide to reduce the dog power to 8 huskies.

5. What kind of sled dogs do we work with? Our guides have all chosen to work with the Alaskan Husky. You will most definitely hear all about this phenomenal breed during your tour, but to soothe your curiosity at the moment—The Alaskan Husky is the most modern form of sled dog. They stem from the traditional sled dogs (i.e.malamutes & Siberian huskies) and crossed into other working class dogs with a focus on speed and endurance.

6. Will we be able to see? Yes! We provide our guests with headlamps (if needed) so you can see down the trail.

General Cancellations: A full refund will be issued if the cancellation is received before 7 days of the tour. A 20% cancellation fee will be charged to cancellations inside 7 days. No refunds will be issued if the cancellation is less than 24 hours prior to the tour. Day of booking cancellations will not be refunded. No shows will be charged in full. 

Covid Cancellations: A positive covid test result with the date is required to issue a full refund. If no contact is made prior to the tour start time, no refunds will be issued.

Emergency Cancellations: If guests have an emergent case, please notify us immediately to explain the situation. Proof may be requested to receive a full refund.

Overdue Arrivals: Guests arriving 15-29 minutes late are subject to an altered tour to ensure guides remain on the schedule (this could result in a shorter trail time or less interaction with the dogs). Guests arriving in excess of 30 minutes late for a day tour will forfeit their tour and be charged in full. Guests arriving late for an aurora tour will still adhere to the time allotment of the original tour schedule and will not exceed the tour conclusion of midnight.