Alaska Mushing School

Experience dog sledding near Anchorage. Voted Best of Alaska 7 times — 5 awards for "Best Winter Adventure Tour Company" and 2 for "Best Summer Adventure Tour Company."

Alaska Mushing School operates in the heart of mushing country, just north of Anchorage, and delivers genuine dog sledding experiences for guests of every age and ability. Professional mushers with more than 50 combined years of competitive racing — including the Iditarod, Yukon Quest, and Kuskokwim 300 — personally guide every tour. The school equips every guest with full cold-weather gear — boots, parkas, snow pants, mittens, and hats — so you step straight into the action.

Iditarod Kennel Tour
Duration: 1.5 hours | Available: Year-round | Location: North Anchorage | Ages: All

Sitting just 20 minutes north of downtown Anchorage, this guided tour takes you inside a real, active Iditarod racing kennel. You'll meet championship sled dogs, handle the gear that powers the sport, and hear first-hand stories from The Last Great Race during a lively Q&A with a veteran Iditarod musher — all inside a toasty yurt. The tour welcomes families, solo travelers, and private groups of all sizes. And because it sits directly on the road to Denali, Talkeetna, and the Matanuska Glacier, it makes a natural and unforgettable stop for anyone heading north.

Short Dog Sled Ride
Duration: 45 minutes | Trail: 3 miles | Ages: 3+ | Location: North Anchorage | Available: Winter

Just 20 minutes from downtown Anchorage, this ride launches you through the Alaskan wilderness behind a team of eager, trail-ready huskies. You choose — sit back and soak it in, or stand on the runners and see what it feels like to drive the sled. The location sits close enough to downtown that an Uber or taxi gets you there with ease, making this the only dog sled tour between Anchorage and Talkeetna that puts the trailhead within easy reach of city travelers.

Classic Dog Sled Ride
Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours | Trail distance: 6 miles | Ages: 3+ | Location: Willow | Available: Winter

About 90 minutes north of Anchorage, this extended ride carries you across frozen tundra on trails that connect directly to the legendary Iditarod route. Your guide brings every dog to life — sharing each one's personality, racing history, and quirks — while a powerful, enthusiastic team pulls you deep into Alaska's most breathtaking winter terrain.

Night Dog Sledding
Duration: 3 hours | Trail distance: 6 miles | Ages: 3+ | Location: Willow | Available: Winter only

At 9 PM, your team departs from a working racing kennel near Willow and charges across snow-covered trails under a wide, starlit sky — with a real chance of catching the northern lights dancing overhead. After your team completes the six-mile route, you gather in a warm yurt and wind down with drinks and snacks. Tours run from late November through the end of March.