Jeff King is the owner and operator of Husky Homestead, located on Goose Lake in Denali National Park. In the off-season, Jeff gives 90 minute tours in and around his state-of-the-art training facility where guests meet the dog team which helped him win the grueling Iditarod Dog Sled Race in 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2006. Visitors also meet the puppies that will become the next generation of hopeful champions.
If you want to mush your own team on an extended journey, Blue Kennels and Dog Sled Trips give you the chance to tackle the famous trails of the Yukon Quest. They offer 8-day and 11-day tours which cover some of the most beautiful, yet challenging terrain in the world. You need to be in good physical condition and have a team spirit to make this trip, but the reward of successfully bringing a team in may be the highlight of your life.
For true adventurers who want to push themselves to the extreme limits of Alaskan dog sledding, Alaskan Arctic Expeditions provides 12-, 15- and 21-day expeditions deep into the Alaskan wilderness with famed explorer, Joe Henderson. With prices ranging from $4320 to $7350 as of January 2011, this is not for the faint of heart or the light in wallet. You are supplied with a fully-outfitted kit with heated tents and extreme arctic gear to protect you from the Alaskan cold. The trip also includes a full day of orientation to learn the gear and skills you will use on your adventure.
Susitna Dog Tours is actually a bed and breakfast run by Bill and Rhodi Davidson, who are finishers of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race. This is the perfect option if you want just a taste of Alaskan Husky dog sledding. Tours range from affordable $85 trips that last an afternoon to full 6-day tours costing $3150, as of January 2011. The longer trips include a seminar to get you acquainted with your equipment and to select your own personal dog team. Every tour includes an experienced guide and snow machine support for your safety and enjoyment.
