HUSKY HIKING TOURS
Fairbanks, Alaska
TOUR SUMMARY
This 2 - 3 hour hiking adventure is designed for those eager to spend time with Siberian Huskies and experience their strength and endurance while hiking!
Get up close and personal with our purebred Siberian Huskies at the world's oldest Siberian Husky Kennel, and learn how to put a sled dog harness on a husky. Enjoy a 2-3 mile, moderate guided hike with your own dog, while taking in the stunning boreal forest and mountain views.
Our experienced and certified guides will ensure your safety and enjoyment throughout the tour. Plus, indulge in some home-baked (human) treats and local spring water for your water bottles.
Join us for an unforgettable snow-free sled dog adventure in Alaska with our Husky Hike tour!
BOOKING DETAILS
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Season: May - October
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Price: $99 per person.
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Duration: 2-3 hours from arrival to departure.
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Terrain: uneven ground, with multiple roots, ruts, and rocks to avoid.
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Length: 2-4 miles.
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Elevation: 300 feet of elevation gain/descent
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Kids OK? Yes!
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Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Custom times are available upon request.
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Transportation: We are 30 minutes from downtown Fairbanks. We do not provide transportation. Click here for recommended transport options.
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Max 6 Participants: Larger groups please inquire via phone or email.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✔ Hands-on Kennel Tour (pet the dogs!)
✔ Meet purebred Siberian Huskies from the World's Oldest Siberian Husky Kennel
✔ Learn to put a sled dog harness on a husky
✔ Husky Hiking Belt
✔ 2-3 mile Guided Husky Hike with your own dog.
✔ Home-baked (human) treats
✔ Local spring water for water bottles
✔ Scenic mountain views
✔ Experienced & Certified Guides
✔ Bug Spray
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
X Transportation to/from the kennel
X Water bottles
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
The 2-3 mile hike is moderate, with steep sections at the beginning and end (300 feet of elevation gain/descent within 1 km).
1/3 of the hike is uphill, 1/3 flat, 1/3 downhill.
The ground is uneven, with multiple roots, ruts, and rocks to avoid. Your husky will help you up the hill, but will also pull you back down it as well. Anticipate a downhill pull, which can be hard on knees and backs. If you feel uncomfortable on the downhills, please ask your guide for assistance or for a break.
It is also ok to hike without a husky.
KID FRIENDLY!
Kids LOVE this adventure (and we love kids!). This trip is suitable for families with children of all ages.
Children under 6 are not allowed in the dog yard (we will bring the dogs to them). Children under 12 are not allowed in the dog yard without a parent or guardian. Babies and toddlers must come with a backpack carrier. We may have small kids and parents "share" a dog -- the dogs don't know how to not pull!
Non-ambulatory kids in backpacks are free, all other kids are full price. It takes a high level of awareness, risk management and experience to monitor kids AND high energy sled dogs.