How much does it cost to go dog sledding in Alaska?
How much does it cost to go dog sledding in Alaska?
Take a helicopter to the top of a glacier, get out on the snow, and go dog mushing. It is a breathtaking experience from start to finish. Glacier dog sled tours range dramatically in price from $519 for our dog sled tour to $650 for some of the dog sledding tours in Juneau and Skagway.
What is Iditarod?
The Iditarod is an annual sled dog race in Alaska run on what’s known as the Iditarod Trail. It is the longest annual sled dog race in the world. The length of the trail is usually around 1,000 miles. The trail varies but traditionally runs between the Alaskan cities of Anchorage and Nome.
How much is dog sledding in Juneau?
$139
You’ll have just one regret at the end of this heart-warming Alaskan adventure — that you can’t take a puppy home!…Transportation Provided.
| Port | Juneau |
|---|---|
| Adult Rate | $139 |
| Child Rate | $109.00 (ages 3-12) |
| Minimum Age | There is no minimum age to participate on this tour. |
What do dogs wear in Alaska sledding?
Your Clothes
- Insulated winter coat.
- Insulated snow pants.
- Sunglasses or snow goggles to protect your eyes from the sun and wind!
- Waterproof winter boots (at least ankle length) with wool socks.
- on top of each other because that can rub your foot raw.)
- Thick hat/beanie that goes down past your ears.
- Sunscreen.
- Chapstick.
Do sled dogs get cold?
Wind chill worsens the effect of cold temperatures, and a moist exposed body part will be at higher risk. So depending on the conditions for the race that year, frostbite may be seen more often or some years not at all. Sled dogs are acclimated to the cold environment in which they will run.
What happens to old sled dogs?
Although some rescue groups exist for retired sled dogs, such as The August Foundation for Alaska’s Racing Dogs, some mushers choose not to adopt out their dogs. While it’s unclear where the dogs end up, DeNure said it’s likely they’re killed — or “culled” as some describe it.