Alaska Sled dog College
Alaska sled dog college: would you love to explore the wilderness for yourself?
Tour ID: 183011 in Alaska, United States ●●●●● 12 Reviews

Alaska Sleddog College: Tour itinerary
Day 1: ArrivalYou will be warmly welcomed by Andy at the airport in Fairbanks. During the transfer to the Husky farm, you will get a glimpse of the incredible landscape of the Alaska Range, the well-known mountain range that you and your dog team will explore over the coming days. Arriving at the lodge, you will get to know all participants over a delicious dinner.
Days 2-12: Basic Husky Sled Training
The next day, you will be instructed in the process and organisation of the kennel. You will be involved in all dog-related activities right from the start. You will get to know the dogs and their equipment, receive training in handling the dogs and driving technique, and explore the first few miles of the trail on the dog sled. The Nenana Sleddog College is suitable for all ages and abilities from beginners to advanced. Your sled dog adventure is like an active sports course, which can be designed from easy to challenging, depending on your preferences. Together with your personal husky team of 4-6 dogs, you will explore the spectacular winter landscape of Alaska over the next few days. The trail system leads you over frozen lakes, rivers, through snow-covered forests, past small villages, and through nature reservations.
If you are lucky, you will have the chance to spot elk and wolves in their natural habitat on tours through the subarctic wilderness of Alaska. The wildland of Alaska is an endless expanse and offers unforgettable impressions. If you are interested, there is the opportunity to participate in the training of the young dogs and the racing team. The tours are planned individually in a team under the guidance of experienced mushers. In order to be able to offer our dogs and guests the highest possible level of safety and enjoyment at all times, the current weather and snow conditions as well as the skills and experience of the participants are always included in the tour planning. There will be 2 rest days reserved for each tour.
There are only a few "stops and gos" during the tours. During the long journeys, you will experience the fascination of real mushing. The experienced guides are always available to advise you and accompany you on the wonderful trails north of the Alaska Range. The team consists of state-certified mountain guides and UIMLA mountain hiking guides. These are the world's highest guiding qualifications when it comes to mountaineering, ski touring, and trekking - so you can be sure that you will be well looked after! The rest days are also organised together. You will have the opportunity to get to know the Native Indian villages of Nenana and Fairbanks; visit museums and pubs, or simply relax and cuddle with the dogs (who enjoy affection as much as adventure). Other activities such as snowmobile tours, ice fishing trips, skiing, or visiting a reindeer ranch are also possible to arrange.
Husky tours through Alaska near Fairbanks: The exclusive active vacation for nature lovers and husky friends
Requirements
The husky sled course is suitable for everyone from young to old. No top athletic performance is required, but it is assumed that you will work alongside your guides, hosts, and other tour participants to complete all chores and tasks that are needed. Due to the very small group size (around four people), the individual wishes and questions of the participants can be optimally addressed.
Accommodation in Alaska
During your stay in Alaska, you will either live in a wooden house or in the associated cabin in double or single rooms. In the cosy wilderness lodge, the living room, kitchen, and bathroom/shower with toilet are shared. Running cold and warm water, oil and wood heating, WiFi (limited use), as well as towels and hairdryer, are all available at no extra cost.
Catering
After taking care of the dogs in the morning, the day always begins with a hearty balanced breakfast. During the day, snacks and homemade cakes are available. In the evening, good and healthy food is cooked on site. Individual foods are possible after prior registration. Restaurant visits (approx. 4x during the trip) are not included.
Other optional activities
On the rest days, you can visit Nenana (approx. 16 km away) and Fairbanks (approx. 70 km away), visit museums, stop in pubs, or relax on the husky farm. Perhaps you will decide to go skiing for the day or go on a romantic snowshoe hike in the vicinity of the lodge. Snowmobile tours, ice fishing trips, or a visit to a reindeer ranch are also possible.
Additional Information:
The safety of our guests and animals is our top priority on all of our tours. The far north can have fluctuating and unpredictable weather with very strong temperature differences. Whilst we strive to follow the planned trails as closely as possible, we reserve the right to change the order of activities, the route of safaris, and the intensity of the excursions should the needs of our guests or animals necessitate it, or if the weather conditions compromise our pre-planned route. This involves both adjustments due to insufficient snow (meaning we cannot drive the sleds) or too much snow (snowstorms and extreme cold can cause accidents and various other problems). The required adjustments and fallback options in rare cases are based on the day-to-day conditions and can be compensated by shorter or longer daily stages, alternative accommodations, or even single day trips. In extremely rare cases we may organise alternative transport (ie. cars, quad bikes, etc). Feel free to contact us if you would like a more detailed assessment of this tour and travel period. The service providers and tour providers always perform their services in compliance with and in accordance with the official requirements and requirements applicable at the time of stay. For this reason, corona-related reasonable usage rules or restrictions may arise when using said services. Please note these official requirements (Google Translate).
Karin H. from Österreich
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25.12.2016-06.01.2017 - Husky-Tour Jahreswechsel 2016/2017
Die Husky-Veranstaltung bei und mit Andy Hütten war ein besonderes und tolles Erlebnis. Andy Hütten mit seinen liebenswerten Ecken und Kanten gibt seine jahrzehntelangen Erfahrungen mit seinen geliebten Hunden gerne weiter. Nach einer genauen Einschulung geht es dann gleich los mit den Schlittenhunden-Ausfahrten. Es war zwar zeitweise "saukalt", ist ja Winter in Alaska , aber die schöne Landschaft mit den Schlittenhunden zu erkunden war einfach ein Traum. Beim gemeinsamen Abendessen in der superwarmen Stube gibts dann noch spannende Geschichten vom Andy. Ein Aufenthalt bei Andy in Alaska ist etwas aussergewöhnliches und kann ich nur empfehlen. Vielen Dank lieber Andy.
Michael H. from Deutschland
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Februar 2017 -
Toller Urlaub, super Hunde
Jörn E. from Deutschland
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03.02.19 bis 14.02.19 - Kein Urlaub von der Stange
Also, die Kurzfassung dieses Abenteuerurlaubs würde ich bezeichnen als: kein Urlaub von der Stange. Dies durchzieht sich durch die meisten Aktivitäten und Gegebenheiten dieser Huskytour. Der „Oberguide“ ist ein Urbayer in Alaska. Sehr erfahren im Mushen, aber auch in Wandern und Klettern. Immer einen flotten Spruch auf den Lippen und eine Geschichte im Gepäck. Ein „uriger“ und sympathischer Zeitgenosse, der einem das Hundeschlittenfahren lebendig, klar, verständlich und respektvoll nahe bringt. Dabei ist seine Zuneigung zu den Hinden deutlich zu spüren. Das Wohl der Tiere stellt er dabei in den Vordergrund, was ich absolut verständlich und angebracht finde. Weiter geht es mit der Beziehung zwischen dem „Urbayern“ und seiner Freundin, die nicht von der Stange erscheint. Wenn Ihr dort hinfahrt, macht Euch ein eigenes Bild. Aber die Zuneigung zwischen den beiden ist deutlich zu spüren; das Wichtigste in einer Partnerschaft. Weiterhin war es eine tolle Verköstigung mit Frühstück, Kaffee und warmen Abendessen. Und nach einer tollen Tour durch Alaska mit tollen Hunden, schmeckt es noch einmal viel besser. Abends besteht die Möglichkeit sich über die Eindrücke auszutauschen, zu lesen oder etwas zu spielen. Letzteres kam bei uns nicht zu kurz und war mit herzlichen Lachen und Bombenstimmung verbunden. Ann-Christin und Andy haben sich in ihr Privatleben begeben, was auch völlig in Ordnung war, dennoch entging ihnen unser „Gackern“ nicht. Ein kleiner Kritikpunkt: gelegentlich kamen Gäste für eine Tour zwischendurch, um eine Tour mit den Hunden zu machen. Es wirkte etwas wie „dazwischengepackt“. Es schränkte unsere Touren nicht ein, dennoch hätte ich mir einen offeneren Umgang mit diesem Vorgehen gewünscht. Im Allgemeinen kann ich nur sagen, wer Schnee liebt, nicht alles vorgesetzt bekommen möchte, sondern sich auch um das Füttern und die Sauberkeit der Hunde kümmern möchte, ist hier genau richtig. Ich werde „meine Hunde“ und die Touren immer in schöner Erinnerung behalten. Vielleicht komme ich noch einmal wieder und werde dann hoffentlich auch Bandit, Storm, Jewel und Co., sowie Ann-Christin und Andy wiedersehen. Zum Schluss eine kleine Anregung: eine Sauna wäre toll; das einzige, was nach einer Tour gefehlt hat...
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