To be fair, I work with dogs and I'm a huge dog nerd, so NATURALLY this would be a big part of my Alaska experience. But even if I wasn't super into dogs, the helicopter ride alone would have been mindblowing. Both the Alpine Air staff and the folks running the dog camp were 100% on top of their game as far as preparing you for what to expect, providing proper gear, and explaining/educating you as to what you're seeing/experiencing. Our experience was downright MAGICAL, from flying in a helicopter to meeting the puppies and helping to hook up the dogs to the sled (and even taking them from the sled to back to their kennels), I can't put into words just how incredible our three hours were. I had wondered if it would be worth the money, and the answer is YES! It totally is.