Adventure Activities in Cantwell
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Morning Cantwell Summer Mushing Experience
Join Iditarod and Yukon Quest mushers, Paige Drobny and Cody Strathe for a summer mushing experience near Denali National Park. Get a tour of the kennel and meet the amazing canine athletes who run the two hardest dogsled races in the world. We will hook up a team to a 5 passenger ATV and ride along. This is a private, hands-on experience. You’ll get the chance to meet the dogs, one on one. Learn what it takes to train for and run the world's toughest sled dog races, the Yukon Quest and Iditarod. You will also get to help hook up the team and go for a training run. Don’t miss your chance to see these athletes doing what they love!
Afternoon Cantwell Summer Mushing Experience
Join Iditarod and Yukon Quest mushers, Paige Drobny and Cody Strathe for a summer mushing experience near Denali National Park. Get a tour of the kennel and meet the amazing canine athletes who run the two hardest dogsled races in the world. We will hook up a team to a 5 passenger ATV and ride along. This is a private, hands-on experience. You’ll get the chance to meet the dogs, one on one. Learn what it takes to train for and run the world's toughest sled dog races, the Yukon Quest and Iditarod. You will also get to help hook up the team and go for a training run. Don’t miss your chance to see these athletes doing what they love!
Winter Two Hour Dog Sled Ride
Join us for a 2 hour sled ride near Denali. You'll ride in a sled with a team of huskies through the mountains. Your experienced guides will share their stories from the trail.
Winter Evening Aurora Mushing Tour
Participants will get a dogsled ride out to a remote camp. Here we will watch for the northern lights by campfire. We'll enjoy hot beverages while learning more about dog mushing and life in remote Alaska. We'll then take a sled ride back to where we started.
Winter Half Day Mushing School
Learn to run your own team of huskies. Participants will get personal instruction to run their own small team in the mountains near Denali National Park.
Summer Sled Dog Ride & Kennel Tour
Experience the Thrill of Summer Sled Dog Rides! Join us at Wildthingz Dog Mushing for an exhilarating summer sled dog ride adventure! From May to September, near the breathtaking Denali National Park in Alaska, we offer an intimate look into the world of dog mushing. Located in Cantwell, nestled higher in the mountains from the Denali Park Entrance, our camp provides a window into our simple, off-grid lifestyle. Surrounded by our cherished 35 Alaskan huskies, you'll witness the process of harnessing a dog team to a multi-passenger ATV. Be swept away by the incredible strength of our dogs, all while learning about them from Richie Beattie, Iditarod '19 Rookie of the Year and three-time Yukon Quest finisher. Following your ride, revel in the chance to meet our furry friends. Each of them adores a friendly pat, and depending on the puppies' age and availability, you might even enjoy some cuddles. Immerse yourself in a presentation that unveils the intricacies of racing and training sled dogs for long-distance races. Our tours are intentionally small, ensuring all your queries find ample time for answers. Our Summer Sled Dog Ride & Kennel Tour grants visitors an immersive look into the life of a dog musher. Guided by Richie, guests will be introduced to harnessing a dog team and enjoy a ride in a multi-passenger side-by-side vehicle. Afterward, get up close and personal with our beloved dogs. A guided walk-through of our off-grid summer camp and dog yard offers a deeper understanding of our way of life. Finally, gather in our visitor tent for a presentation about real dog sledding and racing during the winter, with a focus on the Yukon Quest and Iditarod 1000-mile races, dog care, and any other questions guests may have about dog mushing
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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