Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Experience
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Port
Skagway, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Adventure,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$224.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
On this dry land (no snow) adventure, you will take an exhilarating sled ride pulled by a team of powerful Alaskan huskies. Learn about the adventurous sport of dog mushing from genuine mushers. Each summer, this camp is home to many mushers who bring their dogs to train for various winter activities. In fact, all the dogs at the camp are owned by year-round mushers, some of whom have competed in world-renowned races such as the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest.
Your journey begins with an entertaining historic tour through downtown Skagway and along nine miles of stunning coastline to the musher's camp in Dyea. Next, hop into a specialized Unimog for an exciting ride up a rugged mountain road surrounded by glacially-fed streams and waterfalls.
At the top, a musher will greet you with a custom-designed wheeled summertime sled and a team of very excited Alaskan huskies. Feel the power of these strong dogs as they whisk you down a mile-long, zigzagging trail deep in the Tongass National Forest.
Spend some time with the dog team; then, climb back into the Unimog and enjoy the adventurous ride to a breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the Dyea tidal flats. Depending on the time of year, you might see eagles, bears, seals, horseback riders, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains.
The Unimog will then bring you to the Kennel Talk. This is where mushers share their passion for dog sledding and answer the most frequently asked questions about the sport. At the Kennel Talk, you'll hear all the fascinating answers and have plenty of time to play with the puppies. Your handling them and showing them affection helps to socialize these future athletes, which is essential to their racing success.
A crackling fire and a fun gift shop round out your visit to this spectacular Alaskan setting.
Notes:
Wear clothing that is easy to clean as the dogs can be enthusiastic in their greetings, and clothing can get dirty. Terrain includes uneven surfaces, gravel, grass, and steps. Participants must be able to climb several 12-inch steps without assistance. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Ride will be bumpy; guests with a back or neck condition are not allowed to participate.