Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team (Summer/Fall Tour)

Overview

This is the only place in Alaska where you can mush your own team of dogs in the summer!

This is not a just a tour kennel; it is the training grounds and homestead of 4-time Iditarod champion, Dallas Seavey. All the dogs are either retired racing dogs (many have won the Iditarod), are currently on the race team, or are the next generation in training to become the next great champions! Our dogs are active and training year-round. As a guest musher here, you become part of Dallas Seavey Racing's year-round training program.

The group size for this experience is usually 6 or less people, with a guide assigned to each group, creating a very personal experience.

All of our dogs are extremely friendly, and love attention. Cuddle puppies, romp with young dogs, or walk with champions.

City: Alaska

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $169.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $169.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Homestead and Kennel Tour

Mush your own team of sled dogs on our custom dryland race rig

Puppy Walk

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (198)

mlh7606

Jul 2019

If you have never heard of the Iditarod or are an avid fan, this is the coolest way to learn about the sport first hand. Or if you just love learning about an amazing sport with the coolest teammates, puppies!!! The people you work with are actual Iditarod competitors so you learn SO much. Kids 10 and 12 had a blast too!! HIGHLY recommend!!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Happy to hear your kids enjoyed themselves! Please have them follow our Iditarod team this March. Thank you for joining us and taking the time to give us a review.

JohnChangOKC

Jul 2019

Just lovely. The crew picked us up from the main street of Talkeetna and we then headed to a private ranch about 10 minutes out of town. Dogs were shouting in joy on our arrival, felt like they were saying pick me pick me for the ride... We had a good introduction given by the crew about how to handle the mushing cart. My wife is not very physically active during her regular day life and she was able to handle the ride as a driver all right. actually if you know how to ride a bike, you should be able to manage the cart. we mushed on a private trail that guided us through a beautiful forest. kids were laughing all the time for the entire route. we had plenty of time to pet the dogs, before, during and after the mushing ride. two of our boys played with the dogs for a long long time. We participated in 7 tours on the vacation and this mushing tour is by far the BEST! go to Talkeetna and do the ride.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Wow, Thank you. I think you got the pick me pick me part spot on! We are grateful for you taking the time to visit us at the kennel and take the time to write a review.

BlueandBittysMama

Jul 2019

We took a family trip to Alaska via cruise ship--we saw whales and bears, even took a helicopter out to the Meade Glacier, but this adventure really took the cake!! We rented a car and headed up the mountain. We were a group of 4 [grandma 68, mama 40 & two boys 11 and 9] and everyone in our group thought this was the absolute best adventure that we went on in our 14 days of travel. We met Dallas in Talkeetna and he drove us to his home, where we were introduced to more mushers and the dogs--the wonderful dogs! One of the main factors in choosing this company was the fact that visitors were allowed to meet and play with the dogs, all of which were incredibly friendly. My 9 year old was in absolute heaven, especially since we got to play with the puppies too!! Mushing the dogs was awesome!! ...much easier than I imagined. I really liked the philosophy behind this company and you can tell that everyone we met really enjoyed their job. Dallas was incredibly humble and really took pride in sharing his knowledge. This will definitely be on our agenda the next time we come up!!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for joining us, it really is a tour that any age can appreciate. We look forward to your next visit.