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Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our action-packed tour featuring helicopter flight, glacier landing, mushing with an Iditarod Champion Dog Team, and cuddling adorable husky puppies. Your adventure kicks off at Girdwood Airport, where our experienced Alpine Air staff will assist you in gearing up for winter, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey. Meet your skilled pilot and prepare to be transported to another world as you take off from sea level during the summer, flying over the stunning Chugach National Forest. Ascend 3,200 feet through the Pass, reaching the pinnacle on Punchbowl Glacier, where you’ll land in the midst of winter in the mountains.
The Dog Camp, situated on the icefield above the glacier, offers a mesmerizing snowy landscape with towering mountain peaks. Here, 32 elite sled dogs from Iditarod Champion Mitch Seavey’s team, along with a dedicated staff of four mushers or dog trainers, reside in this remote environment devoid of cell phones or running water for months. They eagerly welcome your company!
Meet these remarkable dogs, world-class athletes who still enjoy a good ear scratch. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of completing the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, play with the lively puppies, and witness the contagious excitement of the dogs as they’re harnessed to the sleds. Your guide will tailor the experience to your ability level, allowing you to ride, drive with assistance, or even take the reins on your own as you mush around the glacier, with plenty of stops for capturing breathtaking photos.
After the exhilarating mushing experience, savor a mug of hot chocolate or cider and share stories as you await the helicopter to transport you back to earth. This tour promises an immersive and thrilling journey, combining the best of Alaska’s natural wonders with the excitement of dog mushing.
MESSAGE FROM THE SEAVEY FAMILY: โTake care of your dogs, and theyโll take care of you.โ
The Seavey family has three consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race championships, a tour recognized as the โBest Sled Dog Tour in Alaska,โ a growing list of great-grandkids ready to carry on the family tradition, and the ability to support their family doing what they love, any Seavey will tell you theyโre blessed.