Winter Dog Sledding Tours

Description

Exit Glacier by dog team

December-March weather permitting

Learn to drive a dog team! On our winter dog sled tour, mush a dog team down Resurrection River Valley right to Exit Glacier. The road is closed in the winter, so dog team is one of the only ways you can see the glacier in the winter. The trail is wide and easy to maneuver, so anyone can learn. We’ll stop at the glacier and enjoy a trail lunch and hot chocolate.

Make sure you bring your camera – the scenery is incredible, and we often see moose and eagles. This is our favorite tour; you really get to experience the Alaskan wilderness, and will leave with an understanding and appreciation of sled dogs. Not recommended for children under six years old.

Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: $249/adults, $199/kids
Includes: Snack lunch, drinks, and all equipment.

Custom tours available for groups and events. All tours are by reservation only. Please call (907) 224-8607  for reservations.

What to Expect

We will customize the winter dog sled tour to your ability level; you can sit, stand or drive the sled. You can help hitch the dogs or sit and watch.

It is usually between 20F to 35F and somewhere between snowing and clear. We cancel trips if it’s less than -10F or raining. There is usually a breeze on the Exit Glacier trip.

Tours are hands-on, and exclusive. Trips are almost always limited to just one family, and there will be an experienced guide for every two guests.

What to Bring

• Dress in layers, and bring any winter clothing you have. Fleece under Gore-Tex is ideal.
• Hand and boot warmers are a must (available at any store up here)
• Warm hat, two or more pairs of gloves, goggles or glasses, neck-gator or scarf.
• We can provide some clothing if you’re missing something, please let us know when you reserve.
• Camera and video camera, spare batteries
• Call 907-224-8607 the day before your tour to confirm weather and location.
   

Directions

To get to our facilities, head south on the Seward Highway. Turn west on Herman Leirer Rd. at mile 3.7 of the Seward Highway. Pass the first sign for Old Exit Glacier Rd. and continue about 1 mile down Herman Lierer Road. Turn right on the second Old Exit Glacier Road. IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours is located 0.5 miles down this road on the left. Additionally, if you prefer, you can click here for directions from Google Maps.

FAQ

How long is the Exit Glacier Tour?
Our tour out to Exit Glacier is approximately 3.5 hours long.

Do I need to bring my own gear?
If you are up visiting Alaska, you are going to need to bring appropriate cold weather gear. We recommend bringing whatever gear you have and if we need to we will supplement that with our own.

Do I really get to drive my own team?
Yes. You will get to drive your own dog team of 4 dogs. Our trail is a closed road so it is wide and easy to navigate. If, for any reason, you do not want to drive your own team, you can go with one of our talented musher guides.

There are X number of people in our group. Will we each get to drive a dog team?
Yes. Typically we put two guests to a sled. While one guest mushes, the other rides. Then, they switch. Because we are travelling 16 miles, each guest will have plenty of time to experience mushing.

What time of year do you recommend?
There is no one time that is better than the other. Later on in winter, however, we have more daylight.

Are reservations required?
Yes. Reservations are required. Reservations during Christmas and New Years and around Iditarod are recommended as soon as possible as we have a tendency of filling up during those dates. You can make a reservation by calling 907-224-8607

What is meant by weather dependent?
Occasionally we have bad weather which forces us to cancel a tour. Bad weather includes rain or if the temperature drops below -10F. There are also times when our trail may be unsafe to travel due to ice or other hazards. This can also cancel a tour. If your tour is cancelled for any reason, we will do our best to reschedule you.

How many miles of mushing will we actually do?
On our Exit Glacier Tour we will travel approximately 16 miles through scenic wilderness.

I have young children, can we still do this tour?
This tour is recommended for children over 6 years old. If you have children under the age of 6, please give us a call at 907-224-8607 and we will find a way to accommodate your needs.

Do you have a family tour available?
Yes, we do have a shorter family tour available for those with children under 6. For more information, please call us at 907-224-8607.

Do you offer group discounts on the winter tour?
No. We do not offer group discounts for our winter tour at this time.

Do you offer tours during the Iditarod?
Yes, but this is one of our busiest times of the year so we recommend making reservations well in advanced.{/accordion}