The Alaska Dogstead invites guests into the world of Team Petit, a celebrated Alaska mushing team led by Iditarod veteran Nicolas Petit. Set on 160 acres near Big Lake, the Dogstead offers year-round kennel and mushing tours where...
The Alaska Dogstead invites guests into the world of Team Petit, a celebrated Alaska mushing team led by Iditarod veteran Nicolas Petit. Set on 160 acres near Big Lake, the Dogstead offers year-round kennel and mushing tours where...
Nic was welcoming and offers real-world insight and war stories about his sledding adventures. During the summer months it can be pretty muddy, and smells like you might expect with 30 dogs doing their business, so do note that. But the kids loved the hands-on experience and he has a neat way that the dogs can pull you even sans snow.
Kevin Hamilton
August 2, 2026
Nic was welcoming and offers real-world insight and war stories about his sledding adventures. During the summer months it can be pretty muddy, and smells like you might expect with 30 dogs doing their business, so do note that. But the kids loved the hands-on experience and he has a neat way that the dogs can pull you even sans snow.
Kevin Hamilton
August 2, 2026