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Willow: Traditional Alaskan Dog Sledding Ride
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Overview
- Feel the thrill of sledding through the Alaskan wilderness with racing huskies
- Meet Iditarod racers and their dogs and learn all about the annual event
- Play with the friendly champion dogs and help your guide harness the team
- Settle in for a ride along private trails with breathtaking views of Denali
- Relax after your adventure in the visitor's center with cookies and hot cocoa
Activity location
- Anchorage
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 18408 W Reynolds Rd, Willow, AK 99688, USA | The Visitors Center is located at the base of Hatcher Pass, which connects Willow with Palmer. If you are headed to/from Denali or Talkeetna, the meeting point is on your way. Most guests find renting a car or using a ride-sharing app such as Uber or Lyft to be the most economic option for transportation. Please call the local partner for recommendations of shuttle companies that provide transportation from Anchorage at $125 per hour. The minimum roundtrip to the meeting point is 4.5 hours.
- Willow, Alaska, United States
Check availability
Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, Jul 1
What's included, what's not
- Sled ride
- Guide
- Alaskan husky dog team
- Winter parka
- Cookies
- Hot chocolate
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Children under 3 years, People over 250 lbs (113 kg), People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Experience the power of a champion sled dog team and enjoy breathtaking landscapes in a secluded, winter wonderland near Willow on a traditional Alaskan dog sled ride. Be greeted by a guide and friendly sled dogs as you get ready to hit secluded trails. Refuel with cookies and hot chocolate.
Just an hour's drive north of Anchorage and only 45 minutes north of Palmer, the area near Willow offers a magical place to learn about mushing before you continue your adventure out to the private trails.
Meet the dogs and watch their energy levels skyrocket as your guide gets the team ready to run. All the dogs in your team have either run the famous Iditarod thousand-mile race or are actively training to run it one day.
Go through a safety briefing with your guide before settling into your sled. Notice the noise level drop as you take off down private training trails. Feel the dogs’ focus and determination as they power around corners, and up and over hills.
Soak in the natural sounds around you as you immerse yourself in peaceful solitude. Enjoy breathtaking views of Denali among a beautiful, snow-covered Alaskan landscape. Keep your eyes peeled as you may catch a glimpse of a moose or fox.
After your ride, let the dogs run loose for some playtime. Mingle with the huskies and watch as they zip around you playfully. Finally, warm up in the visitor's center with cookies, cocoa, and dog cuddles.
Location
Activity location
- Anchorage
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 18408 W Reynolds Rd, Willow, AK 99688, USA | The Visitors Center is located at the base of Hatcher Pass, which connects Willow with Palmer. If you are headed to/from Denali or Talkeetna, the meeting point is on your way. Most guests find renting a car or using a ride-sharing app such as Uber or Lyft to be the most economic option for transportation. Please call the local partner for recommendations of shuttle companies that provide transportation from Anchorage at $125 per hour. The minimum roundtrip to the meeting point is 4.5 hours.
- Willow, Alaska, United States