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Fairbanks/Last Frontier Mushing Co-op

1.5-Hour Fall Mush

September 1st - November 30

Fairbanks

Overview

Meeting point
Fairbanks
Group size
Up to 12 passengers

Rates

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Adults

Ages 9+

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Kids

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Lap Children

Details

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Mush through the fall colors on a comfortable side-by-side as the team splashes through puddles and yips with pleasure. Learn all about dog mushing, racing and living off-grid.

❖ Hands-on with Alaskan Huskies

❖ Hot Cocoa on the Trail

❖ Colorful Photo Ops

❖ Catered to Small Groups

Duration

  • 1.5-Hour Experience
  • Trail mileage for the Fall Mush varies from 2 to 7 miles as the dogs become more conditioned and we can lengthen the mileage of their training runs. It is also **Temperature Dependent** and adjusted at the guide's discretion based on the well-being of the dogs.

Weather + Temperature

  • Weather varies from wet & rain to dry & crisp. Check the weather beforehand and dress accordingly.
  • Fall temperatures also vary incredibly. 60 degree days are considered warm, but it can also dip below freezing at night.

What to Wear

  • Cold Days: Dress in layers (thermals & puff coats)
  • Wet Days: Dress in layers, with a waterproof outer layer.

Included

  • Hot Cocoa

Not Included

  • Rain Gear
  • Transportation

Before you go

*Please read the important information below carefully:*#

What's next?

Secure transportation to our location! **We do not provide transportation nor do we recommend using a ride share app (Uber/Lyft).** Read through our transportation suggestions here.

What's Included:

  • Hot Drinks: Tea, Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider.

Not Included:

  • Bottled Water
  • Gear: We highly recommend packing rain gear in September and/or warm weather gear in October. Always come prepared with warm clothing!

**Directions:**#

  • **Travel Time:** It takes 45 minutes to arrive to our location from Fairbanks if driving 45-50 mph. If road conditions are slow and you intend on driving less than 45 mph, it will take closer to 55 minutes.
  • **Arrival Time:** Maximum of 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time. Please **do not arrive any more than 15 minutes early to your tour**--We have a 30 minute buffer between tours to allow our guides & dogs a break to snack/recuperate and to ensure a private leisurely paced experience for each guest. Please wait in your vehicle for a guide to greet you.
  • **Front Gate:** If you arrive exceedingly early, the front gate will be closed. Please wait for your guide to open the gate. Do not get dropped off at the gate and do not open the gate.
  • **Directions:** Though it is not hard to find our location, please read the DIRECTIONS closely and **REMEMBER** Grange Hall Road = GOOD! Kauffman Lane = BAD!

See you soon!

Best,

The Mushing Co-op Crew

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