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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• 358 reviews
    From$316/ personincl. taxes and fees

    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.

    Meeting details

    19391 West Lakes Blvd, Big Lake, Alaska

    Experience provided by Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel

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    Driver

    $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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    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Such an AMAZING experience! Chad and Martin were awesome! They shared so many stories and facts, bonus was the 5 day old puppies!!

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    Danielle Mitchell

    June 18, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Such an AMAZING experience! Chad and Martin were awesome! They shared so many stories and facts, bonus was the 5 day old puppies!!

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    Danielle Mitchell

    June 18, 2026

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