Dog sledding in Alaska is synonymous with the cold temperatures and abundance of snow that characterize the state. Dog sledding consists of six or more Alaskan huskies pulling a sled that traditionally carried supplies to another destination. Today, it also exists in sport form with the Iditarod dog sledding race. Tours and trips are also offered to tourists.
Alaska Dog Sledding tours, hosted by Iditarod veteran Jerry Austin, take the guest near the banks of the Golsovia River, which is a part of the Bering Sea along Alaska's western coast. Tours travel as east as the Yukon River delta, crossing hills and tundra terrain along the way. Alaska Dog Sledding offers six- to eight-day trips starting at $2,500 per person.
Alaska Dog Sledding
1 Iditarod Ave.St. Michael, AK 99659
877-923-2419
alaskadogsledding.com
Alaskan Arctic Expeditions offers dog sledding trips and tours in remote northern areas of the state known as Alaska's North Slope Country. These trips explore islands and the 19 million acre grounds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Twelve- and 21-day trips are offered, starting at $7,200 per person.
Alaskan Arctic Expeditions
P.O. Box 80944
Fairbanks, AK 99708
907-590-4980
alaskanarcticexpeditions.com
Paws... for Adventure offers three, four and six-day dog sledding tours. Its five-night, six-day Maclaren Tour runs from February to April, leaving from Fairbanks for the city of Paxson on the first day. The trip follows glacier trails and lakes along the journey. Guests stay the night in lodges throughout the expedition.
Paws... for Adventure
907-378-3630
pawsforadventure.com
