Sled Dog Sampler Ride in Fairbanks
Overview
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30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Founded by Susan Butcher (4-time Iditarod champion), Trail Breaker Kennel is an iconic piece of Alaskan culture. The kennel is conveniently located a mile from the Fairbanks International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Fairbanks. Alaskan Dog Sledding is the perfect experience for dog-lovers and outdoor adventurers alike.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: Tours will be canceled if the temperature is -25F or lower.
Weight restriction 250lbs/113kg
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
What Alaskan trip would be complete without mushing? Join us in Fairbanks, Alaska, to hop in a sled and join one of our mushers on an exciting training run with our champion Alaskan Huskies. Experience snow-covered forests, vast open snow fields, and even sledding on a frozen river! Learn why there’s no better way to experience the Last Frontier than on a dog sled. Once you arrive at our winter tour office, you will meet our experienced dog mushing guides and learn all about the Alaskan Husky and what dog mushing is all about. Then you will get in the sled with our huskies and your guide for a 2-mile ride in a beautiful winter wonderland. Notes: Please dress warmly for your tour. Prepare to be outside in unpredictable weather for your dog sled ride. Required gear: a warm jacket, hat, scarf, mittens, snow pants (recommended), and warm footwear. We have additional winter gear for our guests to use as needed.
What‘s Included
We recommend coming properly dressed for the tour, however we do provide extra winter gear for guests if/as needed.
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Sled Dog Sampler Ride in Fairbanks
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I highly recommend!
Shondalyn A,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful and the staff were hospitable! They loaned me extra gloves and overalls. A beautiful experience.
Book today, you wont regret it!
Q2470XRcarriec,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family loved the sled dog experience at Trail Breaker Kennel. The staff is super sweet and made the whole process easy. Keaton was great! He introduced all of his dogs to us, who are sweet, lovable and personable, they are well taken care of. He answered all of our questions and explained what mushing is all about and even his own Iditarod experience. My 8 and 4 year old grandkids had a blast, even asked if they could go again :) ! Awesome time, thanks again to Keaton, his beautiful dogs, and the Trail Breaker Kennel staff
Trail Breaker Kennel Experience
Jaime L,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great time at the Trail Breaker Kennel. They provide you with the necessary equipment for the mushing and the dogs are adorable. Make sure to hold on tight to the sleigh, specially if you are standing up.
CA Visitor.
Pedro U,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible experience. Everyone was super friendly and very attentive the entire time. Digs are amazing.
Dog sledding adventure
250miak,,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a great time. The operator of the dog sledding was so friendly and informative about everything you would want to know about the dogs/sledding/history. Had a great time
Great adventure!
Q4878UJsuep,,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I went on a 30 min. ride with Josie as our musher. We had a wonderful experience. Not only did Josie take us over open fields and through the beautiful forest, but she gave us such great information about her dogs, her sledding experiences and sledding competitions. We highly recommend Josie and Trail Breaker Kennels. It was one of the highlights of our visit to Fairbanks.
Dog sledding
matthew E,,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is about 15 minutes only which was a little disappointing but the guide and the rest of their staff provided excellent customer service
You should definitely experience a dog sled ride while you're in Alaska, and this sampler tour is the perfect one!
CharlesF M,,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our 2-mile dog sled run with Josi and 8 of her atheletic dogs! We were whisked down the snowy path fueled by her amazing canine pack and loved hearing stories from her about her 2024 Iditarod race where she won the Rookie of the race award running with 5 of the same dogs that were pulling our sled that day! We took a short break at the half-way point on our ride and switched places in the sled so we both had a chance to be in the front as well as the back. We had a lot of fun and loved seeing the dogs in action doing what they love while we also enjoyed the beautiful snowy scenery!
Exhilarating!
Experience613546,,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun! Highly recommend! We took the sampler tour with Josi. She is so knowledgeable and is willing to answer any question.
Dogs sledding.
Scott B,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly staff,the place is easy to find, right off the airport industrial Road. The ride is a little short, but it’s was enjoyable and part of the Alaskan experience dog sledding
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