Dog Sledding Adventures
Anchorage - Experience all 1,049 miles of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in
one action-packed, laugh-out-loud, dog-powered performance in downtown
Anchorage! The Seavey family guides you through the history of sled dogs -
from transport to sport - telling their real stories from the trail,
and demonstrating the incredible power and athleticism of their Iditarod
champion sled dogs, in this hilarious family oriented show. After the
show, meet the real Iditarod dogs and mushers, cuddle some adorable husky
puppies, and get a picture of FlapJack, one of the stars in Disney's
"Eight Below".
Seward - Wilderness Sled Dog Tour
and Ride - Your real Alaskan adventure begins with a two-mile dog sled
ride. Feel the power, excitement, and energy of our amazing sled dogs as
they are harnessed to our comfortable wheeled sleds. The intrigue of the
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race comes alive as you mush through the Alaskan
wilderness to the base of Resurrection Mountain and along Box Canyon
Creek. Upon return to the dog yard, tour our beautiful kennel facilities,
laugh as a volunteer is dressed up as an Iditarod musher, and cuddle
adorable husky puppies. Our guides are all Iditarod racers, and offer a
delightful, humorous, behind-the-scenes look at the Seavey family training
for the most demanding race on earth.
Seward -
Full Day Adventure - First, take in the fascinating history and
breathtaking beauty as your guide shows you the sights of Seward.
Experience the unique local color of "Alaska's Little Switzerland" and
learn why Seward was known as the Gateway to Alaska and Mile 0 of the
Iditarod Trail. See first-hand the effects of the 1964 Earthquake and
stand in awe of the mountain that is home to the second oldest foot race
in the United States. Then, head out to Exit Glacier, a major attraction
of Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a short walk along the nature trail
that takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats,
moose or bear on the mountainside. During runs, see salmon swimming
upstream to spawn. A hearty lunch will be served at nearby
Resurrection Roadhouse before you enjoy a 1 1/2 hour Wilderness Sled Dog
Ride and Tour.
Mat-Su/Willow - Get away from the
crowds and join us for an intimate and personal visit of our kennel and
homestead! April 15th through September 15th each summer. Meet our
Alaskan huskies and pups, get the inside story about mushing and racing,
enjoy a 1 1/2 hour Iditarod presentation narrated tour, and have fantastic
photo opportunities. Vern Halter is an accomplished musher who
presents his story of Alaska and the Iditarod in a provocative fashion
that captures the essence of the Iditarod. Susan Whiton is a dedicated
veterinarian also certified in chiropractic and acupuncture for sled dogs.
She is a respected musher who won the coveted “Challenge of the North”
Award (Best Musher) on her 1000 mile Yukon Quest Race. Our Iditarod
presentations feature a ten to twelve minute opening video filmed on the
Iditarod Trail and focus on the Dream a Dream Dog Team preparing and
racing the Iditarod. These great videos are set to music with voice over
commentary. The dogs tell their story of the Race. These videos are
incredibly fun and educational to watch. Some of the titles are: Raz Ma
Taz about our hyper active leader who loves racing the Iditarod; Doc’s
Iditarod Dream a true story about our deaf lead dog; or Trouble on the
Iditarod Trail about our dog named after her personality. Vern weaves in
the history of sled dogs from early native use, gold rush use, the famous
Serum run to Nome during the 1925 diphtheria epidemic-the focus is on the
husky. The uniqueness of the Iditarod from the standpoint of length,
diversity of competition and the NO HELP rule are highlights. Training and
care of Iditarod dogs is demonstrated. The logistics of the race and food
drops, checkpoints, veterinarian care, the Iditarod Air Force and trail
conditions inspire questions. Race strategy and the changes to the
Iditarod Race Vern has seen in his twenty five years of racing elicit more
dialogue. Clothing and survival gear along with sleds and equipment are
topics that are backed up with demonstrations. Stories from the trail are
exciting and fun. Tough questions are considered and answered. We enjoy
our guests and strive to make this a memorable stop.
