A unique and authentic Alaskan experience.
Visit the home and kennel of Iditarod musher Mike Santos. Learn what it is like to live with the world’s greatest athletes as
you visit with our puppies, witness sled dogs in action, and virtually experience running the Iditarod. Enjoy stories of the
adventures of living an ever-growing dream both on and off the trail Discover what it takes to make it on the Last Frontier
and experience the journey that is Iditarod.
DogGoneIt stands out as one of the most memorable experiences of an Alaskan vacation. Not only do you have the chance
to learn about the Iditarod and meet the dogs and puppies, but the intimate visit to our Alaskan home gives you the chance
to learn about the real experience of living in Alaska and make personal connections with our family. This authentic
atmosphere combined with a professional tour experience have made DogGoneIt winner of numerous Activity of the Year
awards.
DogGoneIt provides a bright spot in a visit to Denali, regardless of the weather. You will have the opportunity to meet the
dogs, hold the puppies, and virtually experience the Iditarod race. Your intimate visit will bring you to our home and includes
an hour and a half narrated tour in which you will learn about sled dogs, the Iditarod sled dog race, and life in rural Alaska.
The tour emphasizes multimedia through which you can experience a virtual sled dog ride and the feeling of being on the
Iditarod trail.
Your visit begins as you spend time with our puppies. Get a chance to hold a young sled dog puppy and see their puppy
play area. After you have had a chance for a snuggle and a photo, the more formal part of your visit begins. Watch as a
team of enthusiastic sled dogs take off for a summer training run. Learn about the breed as you watch a slideshow of
photos and video and meet individual members of the team. Next you will move indoors for a multi-media presentation
allowing you to understand and experience the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and what motivates Mike Santos to participate. See
video footage, photos, and equipment from the race and be entertained by stories of the successes and challenges we have
encountered in our journey. Experience winter on the trail through our video, sound, and light show. Your visit concludes
with a chance to ask questions, see more dog mushing equipment and souvenirs, and get one last view of the dogs and
puppies.
More information is available at www.DogGoneItTours.com
DogGoneIt Tours
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DogGoneIt Dog Mushing Demonstration and Kennel Tour
Guided Tour from Denali to Cantwell - Get the paw-ty started! Your three hour experience begins with transportation services provided by DogGoneIt, where you will be picked up from your hotel lobby by Caitlin who will regale you with her vast knowledge of the area, as well as personal stories of living in Alaska as you travel alongside the gorgeous Nenana River carving its way through the majestic Alaska Range. Meet the Pups - A Real Treat Once you arrive at the kennel, you’ll paw-sitively melt when you are met by armfuls of adorable Alaskan Husky puppies! You will be given plenty of time to snuggle and take pictures with our newest pack members. Once your puppy fix has been fully satiated you’ll venture into the dog yard where you’ll meet the big dogs. Here, you will experience the thrill of a team taking off on a training run. A live presentation enhanced with pictures and videos from the trail offers a deep dive into the lives of these incredible athletes, culminating with the team thundering back into the kennel. Once you are experts on all things Alaskan Husky, you will make your way into our theater, where it’s race time! Using photos and video Caitlin will take you through the intensive process of preparing for, and ultimately racing, the longest sled dog race in the world: The Iditarod! Spanning over 1,000 miles, the race is a true testament to the character, will, and spirit that embodies what it means to be an Alaskan. The Tail End You will be given ample time for questions, a chance to peruse our gift shop, and of course, the opportunity to visit with our puppies before you head out on your next adventure. We pride ourselves on being the hardest place to leave, and promise that your journey with us will last well beyond your visit. “People have historically travelled to Alaska looking for gold. But life has taught me that the value of gold pales in comparison to the only commodity truly worth anything: TIME! And there is nothing I want to do more with my time, than to share it with you, our guests.” -Mike Santos
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