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    Learn to Mush: Drive Your Own Alaskan Husky Team

    Learn to drive a dog sled and mush a small team on Iditarod training trails with expert guides

    5.0 stars• 368 reviews

    Duration

    Up to 3 hours

    Includes

    Winter gear, Hot drinks

    Highlights

    Drive your own team of Alaskan Huskies on Iditarod training trails. Start with a video and hands-on lessons, then mush for six miles.

    • Watch an informative video in the visitor center
    • Learn mushing basics from experienced guides
    • Practice sled handling while towed by a snow machine
    • Drive a small dog team for six miles on training trails
    • Help harness and thank your hardworking dogs
    • Warm up with hot drinks and cookies afterward

    What's Included

    • Video orientation
    • Mushing instruction and practice tow
    • Use of winter gear if needed
    • Hot drinks and cookies

    Things to know

    Ages 16+ to participate.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 72 hours' notice. 50% refund with 24–72 hours' notice. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

    Product ID: C4SFBW

    Meeting details

    19391 West Lakes Blvd, Big Lake, Alaska

    Experience provided by Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel

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    $316.94

    Ages 16+

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    Passenger

    $210.94

    Ages 16+. For a partner that wants to participate in the class but not drive the team.

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Amazing experience. We learned so much about the sled dogs and it was heartwarming to see how happy they were and how well they were taken care of. Martin and team are friendly and informative, and you can tell how much they love the dogs. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

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    Alex Dell (Sinc3riT)

    August 7, 2026

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    5/5

    Amazing experience. We learned so much about the sled dogs and it was heartwarming to see how happy they were and how well they were taken care of. Martin and team are friendly and informative, and you can tell how much they love the dogs. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

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    Alex Dell (Sinc3riT)

    August 7, 2026

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