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Denali National Park Jeff King's Husky Homestead Dog Mushing Tour
Jeff King is recognized as the "Winningest Musher in the World". His victories include not only the 1,049 mile Iditarod Sled dog race in 1993, 1996, 1998, and 2006, but also over two dozen first place finishes all across Alaska, including the Yukon Quest. During the past 20 years, Jeff has logged more than 100,000 miles on a dog sled.
Also included is a kennel of more than 75 friendly, energetic Alaska huskies ready to share with you their enthusiasm for the sport of sled dog racing and love of the outdoors. "This 'inside story' about the race, how the dogs are raised and the Kings' relationship with the dogs is amazing. To experience it is to understand it."
OVERVIEW
Tour Type: Dog Mushing Demonstration Difficulty: Easy, Wheelchair Accessible Comfort: Good Prior Experience: None Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead, home of four-time Iditarod dog sled race champion Jeff King. You'll get an authentic look into rural Alaskan lifestyle and get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship dog sled team. Husky Homestead buses pick up our guests at Denali area hotels between mile 229 and 239 of the Parks Highway. Pick-up times will vary by location. We offer three tours daily. Reservations are required for this tour. Tour length is approximately 2.5 hours including transfer time. ITINERARY **
Three tours are offered daily 8:30am, 12:30pm, and 7:00pm. Tour length is about 2 1/2 hours. Departure location. Husky Homestead buses pick up guests at Denali area hotels. The pick-up times varies a little depending on which hotel you are staying at.
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Alaska Railroad Route Map, Points Of Interest RELATED LINKS AND NATURAL HISTORY Denali National Park (National Park Service) Denali National Park Weather and Forecast Rail Passenger Service Trains Denali Star -Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks Alaska Railroad History Alaska Railroad Wiki Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1 SUGGESTED ALASKA READING LIST Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley, Alaska  by Dow ScogginsIn the Shadow of Denali: Life and Death on Alaska's Mt. McKinley  by Jonathan WatermanAlaska: A History of the 49th State  by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. SlotnickGuide to the Birds of Alaska  by Robert H. ArmstrongWild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska  by John G. S. TrelawnyComing into the Country by John McPhee Travels in Alaska by John Muir  Did You Know? Did you know that Denali or Mt. McKinley, located within Denali National Park and Preserve, is the highest mountain on the North American continent? Measured from the 2,000 foot lowlands to its snowy summit at 20,237 feet, the mountain's vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest.
Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request. |
Step back from the crowds and join an intimate group for a personal tour of the homestead and kennel of four-time Iditarod champion Jeff King and his wife, well known wildlife artist Donna Gates King.
This tour is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 35 years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome with a champion Iditarod team. Be greeted by cuddly puppies and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as they explode from the kennel on a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain.
Donna is a well-known artist whose art portrays her intimate involvement with mushing and her love and respect of nature.
