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Two options.

Denali Snowmobile Excursion Available February 1st to April 15th

Iditarod Snowmobile Adventure Departure One: March 3rd Departure Two: March 4th

February to April

Denali & iditarod, 4 nights, 5 days, $4000 per person, tour information, full tour description, denali snowmobile excursion.

February 1st to May 1st $4,000 per person all inclusive Max 6 per trip – minimum 2 people

Embark on a 5-day 4 night all-inclusive Alaska backcountry snowmobile tour. We will traverse the Denali State Park from East to West staying at remote lodges each night.

• Day 1 begins with a shuttle ride from Anchorage to Paxson where we rest for an early departure at Meiers Lake Roadhouse.
• Day 2 ride to Maclaren River Lodge via a mountain pass and enjoy a new lodge with great amenities and a bar!
• Day 3 is the Glacier exploration day where we venture deep into the backcountry to Maclaren Glacier. Return to Maclaren River Lodge and stay another night.
• Day 4 ride to the iconic Alpine Creek Lodge while exploring fields of snow along the way.
• Day 5 ride the final 60 miles to Cantwell on the West side of Denali State Park where your shuttle driver will be ready to take you back to Anchorage tired, happy, and full of Alaskan adventure stories for a lifetime!

Iditarod Snowmobile Adventure

Maximum 6 people per trip $4,000 per person all inclusive Departure 1 – March 4th Departure 2 – March 5th

A 4-day 3 night Alaska snowmobiling adventure that incorporates Iditarod dog teams viewing as they race by on the Historic Iditarod Trail.

DEPARTURE 1 – Saturday, March 4th

• Day 1 watch the Ceremonial start in Anchorage then shuttle to Willow where we start our ride at 4 pm. Ride to Skwetna lodge and stay the night.
• Day 2 ride the surrounding snow fields and watch as the racers come on by Skwetna Lodge for our second night in the backcountry.
• Day 3 starts with an early wake-up and ride to Yetna Lodge where we stay the night.
• Day 4 ride to the foothills of the Alaska Range – return to Yetna for a night’s rest and prep for the full day ride back to Willow.

DEPARTURE 2 – Sunday, March 5th

• Day 1 shuttle to Willow and watch a few mushers at the Official start and then we start our ride at 4 pm to Skwetna Lodge to stay the night.
• Day 4 ride to the foothills of the Alaska Range – return to Yetna for a night’s rest and prep for the full day ride back to Willow. Transfer to your departure location.

Reservations

Space is limited for each departure

Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made over the phone by calling 907-382-1050 or by emailing us. A credit card will be required to secure your reservation, however, it will not be charged until the date of your tour pending cancellation within 7 days.

Tour Price & Inclusions

• Denali Snowmobile Excursion $4,000 per person all inclusive
• Iditarod Snowmobile Adventure $4,000 per person all inclusive

*Guide gratuities are not included in the tour price. If you like the ride, Tip the guide!

**All tours on USFS land are subject to a $12 land use fee per person

†Clients are financially responsible for physical damage they may cause to the snowmobile due to careless or negligent operation.

Age Requirements

Participants must be 16 years of age to drive their own snowmobile.

Children ages 6 – 15 years ride double with an adult. Cost is $199.50 for child rider.

Double Riders

If a set of double riders are under 400lb combined, and the potential rider is between the age of 6 to 15 years of age will accrue a tour fee at $199.50.

If a set of adult riders are under 400lb combined, are considered not suitable, physically disabled, or otherwise, we allow one confident rider to take on said single passenger accruing their additional tour fee at full price.

What to Wear

Dress in warm layers and bring whatever winter outerwear that you have.

Whatever you do not have we can provide at no additional cost such as boots, snowsuits, gloves, neck-warmers, helmets, goggles etc. We will suit up at our shop in Girdwood. Before you leave we will check to be sure you have everything you need for a warm and comfortable trip!

Physical Requirements

Most people who go on our tours have never been on a snowmobile before. Many people have never seen the snow. You do not have to be an experienced rider. However there is some degree of strength, coordination, and agility required to navigate your snowmobile. If you have any medical or physical conditions, please let us know when you make your reservation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation within 7 days of your scheduled departure will be charged full price unless medical emergency with documentation – NO EXCEPTIONS.

A cancellation prior to 7 days will receive full refund.

There is no charge if the weather prevents your trip from happening. Glacier City’s guides determine weather cancellations and there is no refund for partial trips due to weather or client issues.

Pick up Day 1 from your Anchorage Hotel to transfer to your departure location.

We are located in Girdwood, Alaska approximately 35 miles south of Anchorage on the corner of the New Seward and Alyeska Highways. Take the New Seward Highway “1” south out of Anchorage to mile marker 90. Girdwood is the biggest town you will come to after leaving Anchorage. You will see signs for Girdwood and the Alyeska Resort. Turn left (the only left into town) onto the Alyeska Highway and then make an immediate right into the Tesoro Gas Station & Mini-mall. There are several shops attached to the gas station. Our shop is the Great Alaskan Tourist Trap located next to the Ice Cream Shop. It’s an upscale gift shop with a humorous twist. This is where we will, “Suit ya and boot ya”

Transportation

Glacier City Snowmobile Tours provides free transportation in the Girdwood Valley. Options from Anchorage include all major car rental agencies or private transportation. If you prefer private transportation, we recommend Four Seasons Transportation – call Dave at 1-907-744-4946. Cost is $138 each way for up to 4 people. There is no public transportation from Anchorage.

"We did the afternoon Blue Ice Glacier tour last Sunday on Feb 6th. Had a great time and excellent guides. Got a good variety of trail riding, glacier lake riding with more speed, and some fresh powder riding. Spencer Glacier looked spectacular. Highly recommended if you want a taste of a real snow machine adventure into the Alaskan backcountry."

Barkley Nash - Facebook Review

The highlight of our Alaska trip, and that's is saying a lot! The glacier was beautiful and the ride out and back was so much fun. They gave some in our group gear that they needed, and the machines ran and performed well. Our guide Brandon (Bart) 😄 was fun and put up with our shenanigans and dumb jokes. I can't wait to come back!

James Blanks - Google Review

"Amazing snowmachine tour of the nearby glaciers, I had a great time on the "Blue Ice Glacier" tour and got to see the glaciers up close. Those snowmachines also go really fast! 100% recommended for anyone who likes the adrenaline rush (think: high power go-carting on snow)."

Robin McCorkell - Google Review

Hatcher Pass ATV Adventure Tours

Join us this summer on one of our Alaska ATV Tours of lifetime high in the Talkeetna mountains at Hatcher Pass. One of Alaska’s best kept secrets for adventure, scenery, wildlife and much more.

Summer Dog Sled Adventure Tour

No Snow No problem. Meet and greet our loveable Alaskan huskies over summer and see how they train to become Idadrod Race Dogs.

Dog Sledding & ATV/UTV Combo

Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure. Experience the best of Alaska with our combination of dog sledding and ATV tour. A must-do when visiting Alaska.

Midnight Sun ATV & Sunrise Dog Sled Adventure

From Snowhook Lodge high in Hatcher Pass, this overnight adventure includes Midnight Sun ATV/UTV, Sunrise Dog Sledding, private cabin lodging, food & gear.

Winter Dog Sled Adventure Tour

This winter step into an authentic Alaskan experience on an unparalleled dog sled adventure. Travel Alaskas winter trails with an Idadarod dog team and mushers, just and hour north of Anchorage.

Northern Lights Tours

The Aurora Borealis is a signature part of winter travel to Alaska.  Journey with us to the backcountry of Alaska to where these lights live.  

Dog Sledding & Snowmobile Combo

Experience Alaska in a unique combo tour. Combining Snowmobiling and Dog Sledding in one amazing snow-filled  adventure.

Snowmobile Adventure Tour

Play in the powder, ride the trails with the backdrop of Denali. Get into the real backcountry of Alaska.

ALASKA ADVENTURE TOURS

Join us on a once in a lifetime Alaska adventure with Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska. We’ll take you to places most people never get to see on dog sleds, helicopters, snowmobiles or ATVs.

COMBO & ALL DAY TOURS

Take the adventure of a lifetime! Our Combo and All-Day Tours let you truly experience Alaska. From riding with the dog sled team to ATV, UTV, or snowmobile rides, depending on the season. We also offer everything from helicopter rides, ice fishing, and seeing the northern lights.

Snowhook is Adventure, We are Alaska.

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Tailored to your ability.

For beginners, our experienced local guides will build you up during your tour. For the seasoned adventurer, we will help you master our Alaskan trails, challenge your abilities taking you to the next level.

Our guides are always there to support you.

DOG SLEDDING

Our dogs are family.

We love our dog and are proud breeders of Alaskan Huskies. Other dog breeds that may be used in Dog Sledding range from Siberian Huskies to Alaskan Malamutes. Snowhook is committed to providing quality care to our dogs whether they be our sled race dogs, retired dogs, young dogs, old dogs, dogs who don’t think they’re dogs or rescued dogs.

Our dogs stay with us for life.

Alaska Dog Sledding & Adventure Tours

Experience year-round dog sledding tours & adventures with Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska (SAGA). We love Alaska, love dog mushing, and love to share the thrilling experience of long distance dog sledding  with our guests. No matter what time of year, SAGA has a dog sledding tour and Alaska adventure for you. Choose from the options below to begin writing your Alaska story!

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Snowhook lodge & cabins.

Experience the best in backcountry luxury with Snowhook. Choose from one of five private cabins at Snowhook Lodge. After an adventure-filled day, see the Northern Lights, compare stories with new friends, and soak in the wilderness of the Last Frontier.

Relax around the campfire. Enjoy true Alaskan hospitality.

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Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali

December 27, 2022 by Dan Gould

Ask any outdoor enthusiast for a list of their top five adventure destinations and chances are an epic snowmobile excursion on Alaska Range of Denali National Park is on that fantasy list. What’s the allure? There are currently 11 reality TV shows that are set in Alaska. Do you really need more convincing?

Alaska – A Mega Snowmobile Playground

The largest but most sparsely populated state in the United States, Alaska is only 55 miles from the Russian border, from whom it was purchased in 1867 for little more than two cents an acre in today’s dollars.

While visiting I met a guy who recently moved to Alaska because his home state of Texas was too small. Actually, he relocated because the oil industry pays better up north, and he’s tired of sweating like a desert burro.

That doesn’t change the fact that Alaska is more than twice as big, notwithstanding claims that everything is bigger in Texas.

What can’t be disputed – snowmobiling is bigger. In fact, I’ve never imagined anything like this even existed.

Apparently, you can ride wherever a compass or whim may point you. Sled tracks crisscross every road and parking lot outside of Anchorage, with tracks running roadside all the way to Denali.

Officially there is less than 500 miles of maintained snowmobile trails but that’s a non-issue, as snowmachines are clearly a de facto mode of everyday transportation.

Denali is Stunningly Surreal

Our reality show started at Gate Creek Cabins in the Petersville, Alaska, whose total population could easily gather around a fair-sized bonfire. That would be approximately 27 people according to the 2020 census!

After a good night sleep in the cabins, we were itching to ride. Once on the sleds, the brain hit sensory overload as the evergreens cleared and Denali dominated the horizon.

The highest mountain peak in North America, standing at 20,310 feet, is stunningly surreal. It was nothing short of a double unicorn day, as we motored the snowmobiles along one of the few groomed trails in the entire state, straight into a panoramic symphony of color and light.

As the landscape burst into vast open areas, we left the trail for snow-covered tundra. This required standing at attention, with butts off the seat for extended stints.

The rack of my Polaris Voyageur 650 was freighted with a five-gallon gas can and a sizable dry-bag stuffed to the gills. Despite the load, the snowmobile flattened whatever the Alaska tundra threw in its path as we picked our way through dips and hopped over drifts.

Snowmobile Tokositna Glacier at Denali National Park

After 45 minutes of hammering, the legs reminded the brain they had the stamina of a newborn giraffe. Fortunately, we transitioned to a wide swath of virgin snow in a valley that ran for miles to a mammoth wall.

Before us was the mighty Tokositna Glacier , a 25-mile-long mass of rock and ice in the Alaska Range of Denali National Park and Preserve .

The thought of snowmobiling to the face of a glacier was unimaginable, never mind the fact we rode atop the ice of a glacial river channel to get there.

In the spirit of avoiding calamitous falls into an open crevasse, we never ventured onto the glacier. Instead, we took photos from a distance and enjoyed one of the most unique lunchbreaks in memory.

Epic Snowmobile Excursion On Alaska Range Of Denali

The following morning we were to be schooled on the finer points of deep snow and sidehilling. I’ve seen the videos, simple enough.

Lucky for us, Stoney Creek was covered in 4-6 feet of snowpack, otherwise access to the Dutch Hills would be impossible due to treacherous alder growth. This was going to be another epic snowmobile adventure in Alaska!

In theory, carving a right turn requires a quick lean to the right, while counter steering to the left. I’m here to tell you it doesn’t work. At least not until the end of the day and you’ve tumbled into the fluff a few times.

After playing in a meadow, we watched the guides on 850 Polaris RMK Khaos mountain sleds sidehill a slope and quickly draw a line to a far-away peak. The two-way radio soon crackled. It was our turn. Huh?

Leading Role in Reality TV?

At this point, the decision to be a spectator was already solidified. Seriously, how much fun does one need? The photo opportunities were absolutely stunning from the valley floor, why move?

Then one of my fellow newbs went up, barely making it but still getting that high five. Suddenly it became clear the opportunity to be ridiculed for eternity had arrived. Time for the big boy bibs.

Looking as though the training wheels were removed, the right side of the snowmachine leaned up and the ski dangled in air, as my first steep and deep got underway.

The Polaris 650 wailed wide-open as I crushed the throttle flipper to smithereens.

The summit approached just as I ran out of talent. The sled veered to the left, almost heading downhill, but instead dug in next to the other rookie. Dang!

Gotta admit, getting that far out of my comfort zone was truly exhilarating, with smudges of fear blended in for good measure. We hung around the top for a while, absorbing the infinite view while playing the leading roles in our very own reality program.

Relaxing at Gate Creek Cabins – Petersville Alaska 

The rest of the week was a combination of snowmobiles adventures and kicking back. Sometimes sleeping-in late at the well-appointed Gate Creek Cabins or enjoying an evening of food and tall tales around the fire.

Around these fires we met snowmobilers from Oklahoma, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, New York, and a group from Germany, who were returning for their second trip.

Overall, the weather in late March was nothing short of perfect, with relatively seasonable temperatures. We still got to experience a good mix of Alaska’s winter, which we welcomed. The wind was howling one particular cold day, and some wondered out loud if it was worth going out.

Slideshow: Epic Snowmobile Excursion on Alaska Range of Denali

Despite the bitter cold, our group decided to snowmobile the 70-miles of marked trails. There may not be cell service but the Polaris sleds were equipped with Ride Command, which allowed us to keep track of each other on the map. 

Explorer Trapped in Toyota

Gusts exceeded 50 miles-per-hour at times, the wind yanking at our helmets, cutting through every imperfect seam in our riding gear. Massive drifts kept our exploration team entertained and warm for hours. Fortunately, we stumbled upon another explorer, this one trapped in a Toyota buried to the floorboards.

In this episode, a young man, new to the area, was under the impression he could drive his SUV 35-miles on a groomed trail to view real estate.

Thanks to an additional group of riders, and the Petersville Community Non-Profit Corporation club’s PistenBully, we were able to extract the lost soul while instilling the importance of basic survival gear, as this guy had nothing but the coat on his back. If it weren’t for snowmobilers the outcome could have been grim.

Practice Mountain Ride Techniques

Decades of slicing trails did not translate a lick to mountain riding, despite a master’s degree at YouTube University. We needed more practice. The plan was to hone our carving techniques in a play area the next morning before heading for the mountains.

The snow varied from waist deep drifts to hardpack. We would transition back and forth, from trail mode to mountain mode. It was a blast. Maneuvering and climbing came easier that afternoon thanks in part to ripping the Band-Aid off earlier in the week. 

Everyone gathered for a break after climbing a ridge of increasing angles. The guides then huddled for a minute, pointing off in the distance, then directed everyone to fire-up the sleds. It was clouding up. One minute the sky is clear blue, then suddenly you are encased in an eerily gray overcast sprinkled with light snow.

Thankfully, we were led by a skilled crew of snowmobile tour guides who were intimately familiar with the backcountry of Alaska. They got us off the mountain well before winter blew in and visibility tanked. There’s no way we could have gotten down without them which points to the value of experienced guides. 

Historic Petersville Gold Mines

From there, we traveled into the Petersville gold mining area which is still active. In the late 1800’s local natives reported bright colors in the river.

Within years the Petersville wagon road was established to the mining camps, the very roads we were snowmobiling on.

The overcast sky added to the mystique, as we crept by old mining camps, ramshackle cabins and abandoned machinery, all under the watchful eyes of a moose herd.

Our last day of riding wouldn’t have been complete without basking in Denali’s greatness one more time. Buzzing down the trail, we found the perfect angle for the final photo shoot.

With the weekend approaching, traffic increased on the access trail while the sun slipped behind the 600-mile Alaska Range. Dozens of utility snowmachines towed cargo sleds, loaded with drums of fuel, crates of food, and other staples for camp.

Several families passed by, with Mom leading the way, the kids close behind (also pulling significant payloads), followed by Fido sitting proudly on the seat in front of Dad.

Those families drove home a point: Reality is what you make of life. Adventures with family, friends, sometimes even strangers, stay with us forever. That’s the allure of Alaska.

Photos by Dan Gould

Alaska Snowmobile Guides

Kim Bergeron  has finished the famed Alaska Iron Dog five times. This New Hampshire resident puts thousands of miles on his sleds and dirt bikes every year, in Alaska and New England. He volunteers for his clubs and is a NHSA county director, among other posts. His enthusiasm and leadership skills make him a natural guide and an amazing host for any adventure. Kim organizes snowmobile tours and has snowmobile and cabin rentals available at Gate Creek Cabins . Please email Kim for more information.

Randy Bedard  of Willow Alaska is the manager of Hatcher Pass Polaris . With ten Iron Dogs under his belt, adventure and snowmachines are his stated passion. Randy’s knowledge of the area dates back to paper maps. His ability to guide our snowmobile tour in and out of remote areas was nothing short of impressive, and confidence inspiring. Additionally, his comedy routines were epic. 

JP Bernier  is another Granite State motorhead who frequents the Alaskan backcountry. He transitioned from rock and ice climbing to racing dirt bikes and running a sled in the Iron Dog . JP (Jean-Pierre Bernier) often played clean-up, making sure no one got separated from the group. He also dug more than a few newbs and pros out of deep stuff. His insight and encouragement pushed us higher, as did his wisecracks.

Jeff “Yukon” Sowada  is a Midwesterner who spends significant time hunting, fishing and snowmobiling in Alaska. Traveling the world during his career at Boston Scientific, he’s now immersed in adventure motorcycling. His story of spending a night in a valley with stuck sleds, knowing that overnight cold would firm the snow enough to escape, speaks to his idea of adventure.

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Experience the thrill of running Iditarod sled dogs as you drive your own team through the Alaskan wilderness. Meet and greet our over the top attention seeking dogs around the campfire and explore a life with sled dogs. It’s an adventure unlike any other sled dog tour!  Guests become a part of the adventure and many tell us this the highlight of their vacations.  We tailor each tour to the needs of our guests whether they prefer to just ride or want to be a more active participant by driving the sled.

TOUR DETAILS: From Anchorage, i t is approximately 75 minutes to the kennel. Upon arriving at the kennel, a friendly mob of SAGA's retired dogs meet and greet our guests.  Before we head out on the trail, we gather around the campfire for a brief introduction to the dogs, sled driving and safety.  After that, we invite the guests to meet the team while we harnesses the dogs.  Then, we pull the snowhook and hit the trail where guests have an opportunity to drive the team.  After a 4-5 mile run we will return back to the kennel for pictures and to give the dogs some well earned attention.  All winter gear the guests needs is provided from coats and snow pants to boots and gloves.

Plan for a 2-3 hour visit.

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Some people call it a snowmobile, and others call it a snowmachine. SAGA calls it fun! Experience Alaska's winter wilderness with your thumb on the throttle as a SAGA guide leads the way.  Visit the Susitna River Basin with amazing views of Denali while cruising along the trails and playing in the powder.   Moose and dog teams are common the trails and offer more great photographic opportunities.  It's the perfect adventure for experiencing the thrill of snowmobiling in Alaska!

TOUR DETAILS:  It is approximately 75 minutes to Willow.  Upon arriving at our facility in Willow, we outfit the guests for everything they need to be safe and comfortable on the trail.  After a brief safety meeting, we will hit the trail to see the sights and play in the snow.  We will return approximately 2 hours later. All winter gear the guests needs is provided from coats and snow pants to boots and gloves.

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Iditarod trail by helicopter, the tour will land at SAGA for a dog sled ride or guided snowmachine tour.

Flights are weather dependent.   Plan for a 3-4 hour trip.

$799 USD per person

$749 USD per child under 12 years old

Enjoy the beauty of Alaska this fall on the trails with a team of sled dogs in Willow, Alaska near the re-start of the famed Iditarod trail. Experience your own piece of Iditarod with our personalized cart tours.

Plan for 1.5 hours.

$75.00 USD per person

$50.00 USD per child under 12 years old

glacier dog sledding

35 minute flight-seeing helicopter ride + 1 hour dog sled ride = the ultimate Alaska adventure!

After spotting wildlife and Alaska's glacial beauty from the air, guests can ride the runners with a team of sled dogs and accomplished dog mushers including Iditarod veterans on Troublesome Glacier, a 45 minute drive from Anchorage in Palmer, Alaska.

This adventure is perfect for families and individuals of all abilities.

$549  USD per person

$519 USD per child under 12 years old

CUSTOM & SPECIALTY

Lights, camera, action.

Are you a film crew or a photographer in need of a rustic Alaskan setting? SAGA can supply the setting, the dogs, and the logistics. We've worked with news crews, film crews and photographers for several projects.  

Or, are you interested in a custom tour for engagement photos or your wedding party?

[email protected] ~ (907) 414.4547

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Experience the best and most comprehensive views of Denali National Park as you circumnavigate “the High One”!

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Launch above the rolling tundra and venture above the rugged Alaska Range as you make your way to the massive Yanert ice-field.

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This was a most incredible experience. It was a very spur of the moment decision. The weather was perfect, clear skies and the mountain was there in all its glory. From booking the flight to being taken to the air strip and the flight it's self was really efficient and very well managed, we couldn't fault it. To get up close and personal to Denali was a breath taking experience and a memory we'll treasure forever. Thank you Denali Adventure Tours and thank you Bob for the best flight we've ever had!

Having just returned from a six week trip, I would rate this flight as a major highlight in our Alaskan adventure. We had good weather and visibility so the views from the air were fantastic. We circumnavigated Mt Denali and only had a bit of cloud on the south side. Seeing Denali National Park from the air, with its wide glacial valleys and polychrome landscape was thrilling. The whole service from pick up to return was excellent and the pilot went the extra mile by taking photos of us with the plane when we landed.

From the center of the lower 48th's (Iowa) to the top of Denali, we come a far way to experience the sensational Mt. Denali. The most visual adrenalin rush that excessed all our expectation. A truly spectacular experience. Thanks, Denali Air, Jamin Rice, our booking agent in the Canyon and Jim our pilot.

The winds were extremely gusty on take off and landing but the pilot demonstrated excellent mastery of the aircraft (Piper Navajo twin engine). There were a few "bumps" in the air around Denali but that was handled easily as well. The flight lasts about an hour with a circle all around the summit at an elevation of 13,000. The views from this vantage are not to be missed. As a pilot, I would highly recommend this air tour of Denali.

Don’t worry about being one of the 70% that never see Denali. Get up close and personal. You will not believe how close you are with this circular view of this beauty. But that is only part of your flight - you will never get a more magnificent view the very best glaziers in Alaska emanating from the feet of Denali.

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Take a Dog Sled Tour in Alaska and Explore Denali with a Snowmobile Ride!

Experience wild Alaska on a combination tour of snowmobiling and dog sledding “dog mushing” —Alaska’s most iconic activities. Located in Talkeetna, a popular small Alaskan town with all the rustic charm you are looking for, you will have an adventure of a lifetime!

• We begin your tour by meeting at our authentic Alaskan log cabin to get outfitted in top of the line winter gear (coat, pants, boots and helmet).
• After receiving riding instructions, you’ll travel via your brand new ski-doo snowmobile through the majestic wilderness on private, groomed, trails to the Battle Dawg’s* kennels.
• Once arrived, you’ll be able to warm up with complimentary hot beverages in a 40’ yurt with stunning views of Denali.
• After you’ve warmed up, you’ll get to meet the dog team of the ten-time Iditarod musher, Rick Casillo. Visit with the dogs (AND PUPPIES!!), learn about mushing and don’t forget PICTURES!
• Learn all about what it’s like to train and race with these amazing athletic Alaskan Huskies and then take a turn mushing your very own team.
• Your adventure will continue as we make our way back to our starting point through the woods and over the river.

* Battle Dawgs is a non-profit that provides outdoor rehabilitation camps for combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress, brain injury or any other combat-related injury. Funds from this tour go directly to Battle Dawgs to continue providing therapeutic camps for our Nation’s heroes.

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I'm fairly certain snowmachines are banned in the National Park? I know Earthsong Lodge offers a dog sled trip into the park, but I believe motorized vehicles aren't allowed off road.

You had best seek a snowmobile tour elsewhere, outside the park, or go dogsledding as suggested above.

Snowmobiles are not allowed at all in the part that is the "traditional" national park ( all the terrain traversed by the park road). Snow machines may be used in the expanded Preserve area when snow conditions permit, but only for traditional activities (accessing a village or homesite), not for recreation.

http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/snowmobiling.htm

IMO the rules for snowmachining are a little confusing but I think the map link below along with the 'explanation' link below may give yo an idea of where you might be able to do what you want too:

pix of a map: http://www.nps.gov/dena/learn/images/landstatus.gif

rules: http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/snowmobiling.htm

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