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Dog Sled Tours Alaska Alaska Range Expedition
Alaska Range Expedition
Challenging range expedition with trained huskies through wild Alaska!
An exhilarating 12 day / 11 nights husky sledding tour traversing the breathtaking mountains, valleys and glaciers of the Alaskan wilderness, perfect for an experienced adventurer
Tour ID: 183012 in Alaska, United States ●●●●● 12 Reviews
12 days / 11 nights
Camp to Camp Adventure
9 overnights in the wilderness
For experienced mushers only
Travel around 500km through stunning Alaska
Lakes, mountains and glaciers
Get back to nature
Demanding and exciting husky tour
Group size 2~4 Persons
Alaska Range Expedition: The Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
After you are welcomed by your hosts at the airport in Fairbanks, your adventure into the fascinating winter landscape of Alaska begins. During the transfer to the lonely husky farm, you will already get a first impression of the imposing landscape of Alaska. Here you can already take a look at the mountains of the Alaska Range, which you will explore with your dog sled team over the next few days. When you arrive at the lodge, you will get to know all participants and the tour guides over dinner.
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Day 2-12: Arctic Husky Expedition
After an introduction and refreshment in the base camp, the lodge of the Goldstream Husky Kennel, you will start your sled dog expedition through the fantastic mountains of the Alaska Range near Denali. You and your dog sled team will explore the numerous glaciers, valleys, mountains, and endless open expanses that make this incredible landscape. You will be the only people who dare to venture into this extreme landscape with your experienced guides!
During this tour, you will complete a challenging longitudinal traverse of the Alaska Range from Denali to the Wrangell-Saint Elias Mountains. The trail runs from Cantwell to MacLaren River Lodge. You will explore numerous side valleys far away from the Denali Highway, drive to the Maclaren Glacier, through the Amphitheater Mountains, and over Sevenmile Lake. The daily driving distances amount to approx. 50 km; covering a varied terrain of uphill, downhill, and over large plateaus.
The loyal Huskies lead the mushers through the ever-changing arctic landscape, a challenge for both humans and animals! A variety of unique, breathtaking tours await you in the Alaska Range. 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/snow conditions, as well as the skills and experiences of the participants, are always included in the tour planning and the overnight stays in lodges and outdoor camps.
There will be 2 rest days reserved for each tour. In order to ensure sufficient safety for you and the dogs during these tours, only 2 to 4 people (max) can participate in this tour at any one time, although some exceptions may be possible. Food and material are transported in advance by plane and snowmobile. On average, you will typically be around 200 km from the nearest telephone location throughout this journey. The equipment for this extraordinary trip will be provided free of charge by the local provider.
Arctic clothing (parka, pants, shoes, etc) can be rented on-site for an additional charge. The experienced guides are always available to advise you and accompany you on the wonderful trails through 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! Nothing stands in the way of a safe and unforgettable expedition.
Eligibility: We make every effort to ensure that all dog sled fans can have this unique experience. If you are interested, we will explore your previous experiences with huskies. Ourselves and your guides will always do everything we can to maximise safety for both you and the animals on this tour. This tour does not require any (top) sporting performance but does advocate active involvement of the participants in all work involved in the neccessary chores of winter camping and feeding the dogs. We provide special winter tents with wood stoves for you. Special sleeping bags are also available. Please note that there is no running water or electricity available at the outdoor camps during the tour through the wilderness. The wilderness lodges, on the other hand, are equipped with running water and electricity. The husky teams for our tours have been specially trained and 6 dogs are reserved for each participant.
Accommodation & Meals: Before and after the wilderness tour you will spend the night in double or multi-bed rooms at the Goldstream Husky Lodge. Here you will get half board. During the tour through the Alaska Range, you will sleep in simple double or multi-bed rooms in lodges or in an outdoor camp. Sometimes there is no running water or electricity. No lunch is planned during the tours, but snacks and cakes are available. Breakfast and dinner at the lodges are provided at cost price.
Arrival: Flight to Fairbanks, then 1.5hr transfer to Nenana.
Requirements: This tour is only suitable for experienced mushers who have already completed the two-week Alaska Sled Dog College or have gained equivalent experience with sled dogs. You ride your own sled, pulled by four to six very strong huskies.
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).
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All Reviews of Goldstream Husky
●●●●● 5.0 of 5 Stars (9 Reviews) on
●●●●● 5 of 5 Stars (3 Reviews) on heyHusky
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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Clothing and equipment will be provided on the day of arrival and can be used outside of scheduled activities throughout the entire journey.
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Equipment Information:
- Hairdryer (not in wilderness cabins) included
- Head Lamp & Batt. included Example (Amazon)
- Sleeping Bag (Arctic) included Example (Amazon)
- Sleeping Mat included Example (Amazon)
- Towels included Example (Amazon)
- Backpack (small) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Sun Cream (starting mid-February) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Sunglasses (starting mid-February) to bring Example (Amazon) Clothes Information:
- Arctic boots rentable Example (Amazon)
- Arctic Jacket rentable Example (Amazon)
- Arctic Mittens rentable Example (Amazon)
- Arctic Pants rentable Example (Amazon)
- Arctic Windproof cap to bring Example (Amazon)
- Cap (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Fingered Gloves (lined) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Fingered Gloves (thin) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Mittens to bring Example (Amazon)
- Neckgator (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Scarf (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Shirts or Sweatshirts to bring Example (Amazon)
- Ski Pants to bring Example (Amazon)
- Socks (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Undershirts (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Underwear long (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
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