It was really fun to meet the sled dogs. I thought the actual cart ride would have been more like a trail ride. It was a couple loops around their farm, but you got to see how excited the dogs were to run. The guides were friendly and informative. They really love the dogs and what they do. We got to spend a lot of time with the dogs and the puppies!

This is a definite must if you are coming to Alaska. It is amazing to see how these dogs work together and how fast they go. The dogs were adorable and the guides were nice. The main dogsledder was a bit too talkative and did a lot of humble bragging about details that were very specific to him not to dog mushers in general. We got a bit antsy listening to his stories and would have preferred an overview and Q&A vs having to listen for so long which kept us from spending more time with the puppies. It was interesting to see all the equipment and newspaper articles and trophies but too much detail and talking from the musher. The puppies are beyond adorable and it was pure joy playing with them. For the faint of heart, the cart goes very fast and its a very bumpy ride with sharp turns so if you don't like being jostled all over the place don't take the ride.

We spent the morning with Peter and 2023 Iditarod champion, Ryan Redington, and his amazing canine athletes. Taking the summer cart out on the trail with the dogs responding to Ryan’s quiet commands was fascinating. We concluded the ride with a brief stop at a cabin loaded with all-things Iditarod, including the coveted Joe Redington (Ryan’s grandfather) first place trophy. This was truly the highlight of our late summer trip to Alaska this year!

Peter gave us a ride up to where the team was. Then Ryan Redington himself was our musher. His dog team was powerful and so fun to hang out with. This excursion forever changed my perception about sled dogs. They were well cared for and loved pulling sled. Peter is exceptionally knowledgeable. He can talk about Alaska, music, philosophy….Ryan is calm and super gentle in his handling of the pups.I will go on this summer sled ride again without any hesitation.

A fun and informative experience. A group of 8 total people met with Peter at the Alyeska hotel, who provided some information about Alaska and dog sledding history while we got situated in the 'Pinzgauer.' It is basically like a Jeep; be prepared for some bouncing and bumping up the gravel road to the kennel. Also, can be chilly with the open air and on cooler days, for sure. After arrival at the kennel we met a dog mushing team who participates in the yearly Iditarod event. We spent about 15-20 min on a ride pulled by the sled dogs. The guides took some pictures and answered questions. Again,Be prepared for a bit of a physical ride. We then got the chance to meet and pet the dogs who had pulled us on the sled, plus learn more about the sport of sled dog racing and the Iditarod. We also played with some puppies. Peter then took us back down to the Alyeska hotel in the Pinzgauer. I found this a good value between the time spent with Peter, who provided great information and transport to the kennels and the interactions with the dogs and the mushers. Very memorable.Couple tips:The hotel parking can be full and take longer than expected.Dogs like dirt and mud - dress appropriately As with anything in Alaska, truly bring more layers than you think you need.