Sled Dog Ride at an Iditarod Kennel Near Fairbanks

Set out on a private, guided sled dog ride through the hills of Fox, Alaska. Discover the personal side of mushing with Richie Beattie and Emily Rosenblatt, who bring more than 30 years of combined mushing and guiding experience.

• Learn from a kennel whose musher, Richie Beattie, has finished the Iditarod twice and the Yukon Quest three times
• Get to know 37 adult Alaskan Huskies raised by your hosts since birth
• Discover how your hosts live off grid with their sled dogs in rural Alaska

Itinerary

• Arrive to location
• sign in and be sure you're properly dressed
• hook up our team
• go our for 6 mile run (45 minutes - 1 hour)
• visit dogs once returning from ride, get photos
• return dogs to their houses
• say goodbye to dogs and finish tour

What's Included

• Blankets and sleeping bags for warmth inside the sled

Important details

• Ages 2+ only; infants cannot participate.
• Arrange your own transportation to the kennel; transportation is not included.
• Bring your own winter clothing for the full time outdoors; winter gear is not included. Wear warm base layers, insulated pants rather than denim, a fleece or wool sweater, and a down or Thinsulate parka rated above 300 fill.
• Wear a fleece or merino wool neck gaiter rather than a scarf, a warm hat, gloves or mittens, and wool socks—not cotton or ankle socks. Wear warm, non-constricting winter boots; thin rubber boots and typical hiking boots are not sufficient.