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Trail Breaker Kennel Dog Sledding: Experience iconic Alaskan culture in Fairbanks
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Experience the thrill of dog sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel in Fairbanks, Alaska. Get up close and personal with Alaskan culture and explore the beautiful wilderness on a dog sled adventure.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- R34R+CJ College - What Alaskan trip would be complete without mushing? Join us in Fairbanks, Alaska, to hop in a sled and join one of our mushers on an exciting training run with our champion Alaskan Huskies. Experience snow-covered forests, vast open snow fields, and even sledding on a frozen river! Learn why there’s no better way to experience the Last Frontier than on a dog sled.
Once you arrive at our winter tour office, you will meet our experienced dog mushing guides and learn all about the Alaskan Husky and what dog mushing is all about. Then you will get in the sled with our huskies and your guide for a 2-mile ride in a beautiful winter wonderland.
Notes: Please dress warmly for your tour. Prepare to be outside in unpredictable weather for your dog sled ride. Required gear: a warm jacket, hat, scarf, mittens, snow pants (recommended), and warm footwear. We have additional winter gear for our guests to use as needed.
What's Included
- Winter gear provided if needed
Additional Information
Established by Susan Butcher, the four-time winner of the Iditarod race, Trail Breaker Kennel is a renowned aspect of Alaskan heritage. The kennel is ideally situated just a mile from Fairbanks International Airport and a mere 15-minute drive from the heart of Fairbanks city. The Alaskan Dog Sledding offers an unparalleled experience for canine enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.
- Note: Tours will be canceled if the temperature is -25 degrees or lower.
Location
R34R+CJ College
We are located at 5880 Airport Industrial Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709. Follow Airport Industrial Rd, and take a right onto trailbreaker Trail. Once you hit the clearing, follow the sledge dog rides sign, to the left and park in front of our winter tour office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Seizethatday
Mar 27, 2024
A historical experience! - I signed up for this tour on Susan Butcher Day, which is the first Saturday of March each year. I also watched her documentary prior to my trip. The kennel is the oldest and most established and highly recommended by locals. Miguel was my musher and his dogs were very well-cared for. He raised them when they were pups and they were very playful and affectionate. It was a memorable experience and highlight of my trip. I also bought the children’s book Granite, a story about Susan’s lead dog who won the Iditarod 3 times in a row, and retired from racing after Susan’s 4th win.
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X5600mjcarolw
Mar 5, 2024
What a fun ride! - We had a great time. The sled was easy to get in and out of (we’re septuagenarians). Our musher was very informative, and the team was composed of her own personal dogs. The dogs were very friendly, and really seemed to enjoy pulling us around. They can’t wait for the next trip. The history of the kennel makes the experience even better. Buy the book for your grandkids.
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Sharon_s
Feb 26, 2024
Awesome Experience - Everything was fantastic. We loved the dogs! Keaton was awesome in his knowledge of the dogs and racing. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Well worth the time and money spent. Highly recommend this adventure. Thank you guys so much!!
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Toddk373
Feb 25, 2024
A must winter experience in AK - Perfect distance to travel to get a good feel for what it is like dog sledding in the arctic. Our Musher was enthusiastic and truly loved the sport/dogs.
This is a must experience for anyone coming to AK in the winter.
Great location close to the airport. You literally could go dog sledding 2 hours before your flight home.
The history and legend of Trailbreaker Kennel is unmatched. Good people all around.
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Q6592oplindab
Feb 18, 2024
Divine Intervention, Meant To Happen - After my other tour canceled 1 hour before pickup time, I called around hoping to find another place. Through divine intervention, Yellow Taxi service told me to check Trail Breaker Kennel, well they had 1 spot left & I booked it. I had Yellow Taxi take me there & I'm so glad my other tour canceled, because Trail Breaker Kennels are the best. Their senior dogs & one 2yr. old in training were awesome, Susan Butcher's daughter & our sled driver, are the nicest people you will ever meet, I highly recommend them, sorry I didn't remember their names, 2 very special ladies. God is Good.
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Fatemehh293
Feb 18, 2024
Great experience - It was an amazing experience! We had a fantastic time with our skilled and friendly musher, Keaton. During the ride, he stopped to take photos of us. We also had a chance to see a moose passing through the trees. Afterward, we got to spend some time petting the dogs.
Trevor, the internal guy, was also so kind. They provided a lot of winter gear for free, in case yours wasn't suitable for the temperature. Plus, they offer free hot drinks after the ride, which complete your cool experience.
The price was very reasonable.
Moreover if you don't have a car, getting there from Fairbanks via Lyft is easy and affordable (around $20).
I highly recommend this dog sledding experience!
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Mia
Feb 17, 2024
Alaska vacation - Dog sledding was amazing. The musher Keaton was great and very informative. Knows his job well and cares and loves all of his dogs. Highly recommend when visiting Alaska.
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Ronald_p
Feb 16, 2024
Great experience!! - The most fun and enjoyable day! Definitely was able to cross off a bucket list item with joy! Our guide Keaton (sp?) was informative and a pleasure! If you have ever wondered?? Do this!! You won’t regret it!
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Aditi_s
Feb 13, 2024
Amazing experience - It was such a wonderful experience. Felt like we were in winter wonderland!!! I can’t stop raving about all the Alaskan huskies….they were sooo adorable and energetic. This group definitely take good care of all their huskies. The staff is really help. Our musher Elaina was amazing and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this experience with Trail Breaker Kennel
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Yvonne_m
Feb 1, 2024
Excellent 30 minute dog sled outing - We had a fabulous time going dog sledding. Elaine was our guide & musher and she was very knowledgeable, personable, and thoughtful. It was pretty cold the day we went (around 16 below zero Fahrenheit) and we didn't want to go out for too long; the 30 minute sampler trip was perfect. Because it was the last outing of the day, Elaine even let me feed a snack to the dogs. (The dogs were all adorable too!) The office has some gear that you can borrow (like gators, coats etc) and we didn't need anything but goggles and the sled on blankets and pillows. We enjoyed talking to Trevor and seeing the photos of Susan Howlet Butcher who won the Iditarod in 1986 and also won 4 consecutive times. All in all a very memorable time.
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