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Sled Dog Discovery in Skagway
3h30
About this activity
Your journey begins with an entertaining historic tour from your knowledgeable guide through downtown Skagway and along nine miles of stunning coastline to our Musher’s Camp™ in Dyea.
Next, hop into our specialized unimog for an exciting ride up our rugged mountain road, surrounded by glacially fed streams and waterfalls. At the top, your musher will greet you with a custom-designed wheeled summertime sled and a team of very excited Alaskan Huskies! Feel the power of these strong dogs as they whisk you down a mile-long, zig-zagging trail deep in the Tongass National Rainforest! After meeting your dog team, climb back into your unimog and enjoy the adventurous ride to a breathtaking overlook of the Dyea tidal flats. Depending on the month you just might see eagles, bears, seals, horseback riders, wild flowers, and of course snow-capped mountains.
Your unimog will then bring you to what we like to call a “Kennel Talk.” We have been sharing our passion for dog sledding for years, and in that time we have gathered up the most frequently ask questions about the sport. In the Kennel Talk, we will share the fascinating answers and welcome any additional questions you may have. Of course, we make sure you have plenty of time to play with our puppies! Your affections actually socialize these future athletes, which is essential to their racing success. A crackling fire and a unique gift shop round out your visit. All of this in a spectacular Alaskan setting!
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Next, hop into our specialized unimog for an exciting ride up our rugged mountain road, surrounded by glacially fed streams and waterfalls. At the top, your musher will greet you with a custom-designed wheeled summertime sled and a team of very excited Alaskan Huskies! Feel the power of these strong dogs as they whisk you down a mile-long, zig-zagging trail deep in the Tongass National Rainforest! After meeting your dog team, climb back into your unimog and enjoy the adventurous ride to a breathtaking overlook of the Dyea tidal flats. Depending on the month you just might see eagles, bears, seals, horseback riders, wild flowers, and of course snow-capped mountains.
Your unimog will then bring you to what we like to call a “Kennel Talk.” We have been sharing our passion for dog sledding for years, and in that time we have gathered up the most frequently ask questions about the sport. In the Kennel Talk, we will share the fascinating answers and welcome any additional questions you may have. Of course, we make sure you have plenty of time to play with our puppies! Your affections actually socialize these future athletes, which is essential to their racing success. A crackling fire and a unique gift shop round out your visit. All of this in a spectacular Alaskan setting!
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please be sure to include personal number incase we need to contact you day of excursion!
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- All ages are welcome, and most special needs may be accommodated. Round-trip transportation provided. Must have mobility to walk 100 yards either on your own or with assistance. Must be able to raise knee 12 inches to accommodate (approximately 12 steps).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Features
Tourism
55%
Adrenaline
50%
Sport
40%
Cultural
20%
Reviews
My wife and I with our son, his wife, and granddaughter did the Skagway Sled Dog Discovery. Our guide Garrett did a great job on the motor coach ride to the camp of giving us lots of local history, good spots to eat and get a beer and what we would see and do at the camp. Met the musher and his team and took off on a ten minute romp pulled by the team in a wheeled, solid metal cart. FUN! Those dogs can really pull. Afterwards we got to ask questions, pet the dogs and take pictures. Then we went to the pen where the new puppies were kept with their moms. We each got to hold a 5-6 week old puppy. My granddaughter(12) was in heaven. Later we got an explanation of the history of the Iditarod and use of dog teams in the Arctic. The adventure was as described and well worth doing.