Experience the thrill of a dog sled ride in Willow, Alaska. Visit a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and learn all about the amazing and friendly canine athletes.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Travel north of Anchorage through the MatSu Valley with great scenery to the mushing capital of the world and go for a dog sled ride. In Willow, AK, experience a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and learn all about the amazing and friendly canine athletes. Then go for an exhilarating dog sled ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies.

Learn all about the sport of mushing, the world-famous 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race and its history, while getting to pet some friendly fluffy Alaska huskies. In the summer, go for a dog-powered ride in a specially designed 2-person cart with your own personal musher; in the winter, on sleds over the snow!

This 5+hour adventure will be one you won’t forget. Enjoy a 1.5 hour drive each way with 1.5+hours at the kennel. Offered daily departing Anchorage at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, or 2:00 PM.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Feel the thrill of a dog sled ride through the Alaskan wilderness
Learn about the history of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and its athletes
Pet and play with the friendly and fluffy Alaska Huskies
Visit a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel in Willow, Alaska
Enjoy a scenic drive through the MatSu Valley on the way to Willow

 

 

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