Explore Emerald Lake & Tutshi Dog Mushing Camp
Tour Emerald Lake and meet Iditarod dogs at Tutshi Mushing Camp
Duration
7 hours
Ideal For
Up to 11 people
Includes
Emerald Lake, Dog mushing camp
Highlights
Combine an Emerald Lake tour with a visit to Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins’ Tutshi Sled Dog Mushing Camp. Meet the mushers, learn about their dogs, and choose an optional dog cart ride on a wilderness trail.
- Ride to Emerald Lake and enjoy scenic viewpoint stops
- Visit Tutshi Sled Dog Mushing Camp and meet the mushers
- Pet sled dog puppies and learn about dog training
- Choose an optional 1.3-mile dog cart ride on a wilderness trail
- Listen to a 10-minute talk with mushing stories after your ride
- Start your tour at 7:30 AM or 9:30 AM
Things to know
Bring a passport for crossing US and Canadian customs. Dog cart rides are an extra cost, paid on arrival in CAD ($68 per adult, $58 per child).
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 1 week or more ahead for a full refund minus a $50 reservation fee. Cancel within 1 week: no refund unless your tour is filled. If your ship doesn't arrive in Skagway, you'll get a full refund minus the $50 reservation fee.
FAQs
Yes. Bring your passport; you need it to cross through both US and Canadian customs on this tour.
No. The 1.3-mile dog cart ride is an optional add-on you can decide on the day. It costs extra and you pay at the door in Canadian dollars: $68 per adult or $58 per child.
Dress in layers and plan for big temperature swings. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, a jacket (and in early summer, gloves and a hat), a camera, cash for lunch, and a reusable water bottle.
