Dog Sledding Suggestions
Maybe you grew up watching the Iditarod on television, or loved White Fang as a child.
Or maybe you're already planning a trip to Alaska and are looking for some authentic
adventure while you are there. Whatever the case, dog sledding is a must-try and convenient
mode of transportation for those visiting the vast and achingly beautiful lands of Alaska.
Sledding-perchance to see a glimpse of bald eagle, caribou, seal or fox-is a great way to
explore the rustic terrains of Alaska as well as engage in a true cultural experience.
If you are traveling to Alaska but are unsure of how to learn about dog sledding opportunities,
the answer could be as close as your hotel or local lodge. Wherever your interest in dog sledding
lies, Princess Lodges offers the perfect customized tour for you! For a visitor interested in
learning about dog sledding, guests at Princess have the opportunity to meet three-time Iditarod
winner Jeff King, and even take a personal tour of his home and kennel.
Simply sign up at the Outfitter Desk in the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a chance to meet the dog mushing
champion himself, and learn more about this interesting sport.
If you are visiting Alaska in the summer, don't despair that your chances to see dog mushing
are ruined. Rather, summer guests at Princess can witness the novelty of summer mushing, when
natives use wheeled carts to train their dogs for the winter mushing season. During this time,
visitors to Princess Lodges have the unique opportunity to actually ride in a training sled with
real sled dogs. Just watch for the well-known local musher, who makes periodic stops by the lodge
to offer visitors a spin! Taking part in this less-known aspect of dog sledding will engage you
in an authentic Alaskan tradition.
But if you are visiting Alaska in the winter, Princess Lodges offers an unbeatable dog
sledding adventure, bound to give you a thrill that has nothing to do with the chill outside.
For visitors of Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, an exciting combined helicopter ride and dog
sledding adventure is available at the vast Sargent Ice field. Helicopter over the ice-patched
expanses of the Chugach National Forest, then land at an isolated dogsled camp, smack on top
of a glacier! It doesn't get more Alaska than this! That is, until you are greeted by a
top-notch Iditarod team, there to give you a thrilling hour-long mushing adventure. After
this, return to the helicopter to descend from the glacier, still warm in the glow of your
exciting dog sledding experience!
Native Alaskans have used sled dogs for thousands of years. This is your chance to take
part not only in the travel, but also in the traditions of the area. Use these tips when
planning your Princess Lodges' dog sledding expedition, and the only surprises you'll
encounter will be pleasant ones, like a once-and-a-lifetime Alaskan experience!
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