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Heather Meehan 2025.09.30

Edited Review 09/30: This review is NOT about the tour and I will update again if I get to book a tour or further communication is received. Once I submitted the original review, Sean responded to the email I sent on 07/12 asking how to book the tours (today is 09/30). I tried to book a tour on the website, but there is zero availability from now through the end of time. I then sent an email on 06/23, then again on 07/12, a text message on 08/01, a text message on 08/19, a voicemail (for Sean) on 08/21 and a FaceBook message on 08/21. The response I received was what the start of the season typically is and he will let me know if it starts any earlier and "they" have other jobs when they are not operating in the off season. In my opinion, this is not a reason to not respond to text messages or voicemails from potential customers. Original review on 09/29: I will gladly update this review if I can get someone to respond. Over the past several months I have tried to book a tour, you can't on the website, I have emailed, sent texts, sent messages through Facebook and left voicemails and no one will get back to me.

J J 2025.07.09

We had an amazing time! Surprised my son for his 10th birthday, definitely one to remember. Our guide was awesome, making the experience that much better.

Nicole Watson 2025.04.09

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

I had the best time!! The experience was life altering. I surprised a friend of mine for her birthday and I ended up pleasantly surprised myself. Allison was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and her life experience is so relatable! She really showed such passion for mushing and love her dogs! Forest was my absolute favorite dog on the sled. He was absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂. He practically tried pulling by himself. Allison was able to teach us how to brake and share her story of how she made the right choice in moving to Alaska. I would recommend this on anyone's list of things to do on your bucket list. I will be booking again when my daughter comes to visit! Thank you so much for an amazing time.

FRISKA KAUNANG 2025.03.31

Awesome experience from start to finish! The owner and all of the dogs (44 of them) are friendly. We were allowed to hang around for a while after the ride, asked bunch of questions, had some snacks and hot drinks, all of which we appreciated so much. We'll definitely come back if we get the chance to visit Anchorage again <3

Awesome experience from start to finish!
The owner and all of the dogs (44 of them) are friendly. We were allowed to hang around for a while after the ride, asked bunch of questions, had some snacks and hot drinks, all of which we appreciated so much.
We'll definitely come back if we get the chance to visit Anchorage again

Awesome experience from start to finish!
The owner and all of the dogs (44 of them) are friendly. We were allowed to hang around for a while after the ride, asked bunch of questions, had some snacks and hot drinks, all of which we appreciated so much.
We'll definitely come back if we get the chance to visit Anchorage again

Awesome experience from start to finish!
The owner and all of the dogs (44 of them) are friendly. We were allowed to hang around for a while after the ride, asked bunch of questions, had some snacks and hot drinks, all of which we appreciated so much.
We'll definitely come back if we get the chance to visit Anchorage again

Awesome experience from start to finish!
The owner and all of the dogs (44 of them) are friendly. We were allowed to hang around for a while after the ride, asked bunch of questions, had some snacks and hot drinks, all of which we appreciated so much.
We'll definitely come back if we get the chance to visit Anchorage again

Bryanna Baehr 2025.03.13

Beckie at Dream Big Kennels was absolutely amazing! She was so welcoming and easy going. She answered all our questions and let us love on all of her dogs. I am truly grateful to watch these amazing dogs work and see the love and care that Beckie gives them! Hope to return in the future and look forward to seeing Beckie on the Iditarod trails in the future! Thank you!

Beckie at Dream Big Kennels was absolutely amazing! She was so welcoming and easy going. She answered all our questions and let us love on all of her dogs. I am truly grateful to watch these amazing dogs work and see the love and care that Beckie gives them! Hope to return in the future and look forward to seeing Beckie on the Iditarod trails in the future! Thank you!

Janna Morris 2025.03.03

Becky was a great host, and provided a great experience for us. The dogs are so excited and friendly. It was one of the highlights of our Alaska trip.

Lucia Mikasa 2025.03.01

It was a lot of fun. Becky, the owner, welcomed us and introduced us to her dogs. She has a beautiful yurt with warm clothes, jackets, mittens, hats, boots that we could borrow to stay warm. Becky's dogs were beautiful, healthy and happy. They could not wait to go out for a run. Great communication throughout the process.

Erin Abdallah 2025.02.28

Craig Meldrum 2025.02.22

What an absolutely outstanding morning. Greeted on arrival and kitted out in the perfect clothes for the ride. Alison was incredible with her commentary and conversation during my ride. Alison also has a well trained energetic team of dogs to make you glide across the snow. Perfect location and fantastic value for money. I highly recommend this operation for your dog sledding experience in anchorage! Would definitely do it again when I’m back.

Donny Willis 2025.02.19

Great experience! Wonderful Guide. Would highly recommend.

Great experience! Wonderful Guide. Would highly recommend.

Harry Ko 2025.01.21

What an amazing experience. Experienced “real” dog sledding, met amazing people who run the programs, met amazing dog teams, and played with puppies!!! My family learned a lot about the rigors of the Iditarod race from an actual Iditarod race finisher (Allison) and the hard work and love needed to develop and maintain dog sled teams. Did I mention puppies. My adult daughter loved the sledding but she would have enjoyed it as much just visiting with the puppies! We would gladly do it all over again. For visitors without any snow gear, no worries. Everything is provided to keep you warm and dry.

What an amazing experience. Experienced “real” dog sledding, met amazing people who run the programs, met amazing dog teams, and played with puppies!!! My family learned a lot about the rigors of the Iditarod race from an actual Iditarod race finisher (Allison) and the hard work and love needed to develop and maintain dog sled teams. Did I mention puppies. My adult daughter loved the sledding but she would have enjoyed it as much just visiting with the puppies! We would gladly do it all over again. For visitors without any snow gear, no worries. Everything is provided to keep you warm and dry.

What an amazing experience. Experienced “real” dog sledding, met amazing people who run the programs, met amazing dog teams, and played with puppies!!! My family learned a lot about the rigors of the Iditarod race from an actual Iditarod race finisher (Allison) and the hard work and love needed to develop and maintain dog sled teams. Did I mention puppies. My adult daughter loved the sledding but she would have enjoyed it as much just visiting with the puppies! We would gladly do it all over again. For visitors without any snow gear, no worries. Everything is provided to keep you warm and dry.

Emily 2025.01.20

Our group of (4) adults had a fantastic time. Allison, the owner of Shenanigans Kennel and our guide, patiently and enthusiastically answered our many, many questions about the dogs and their lineage, training methods, dog sledding current culture, major players, and history, and personal questions about her specific dogs, business, and experience. The Alaska Mushing School is a joint venture of a number of different trainers and racing groups. Dream Big Kennel (thanks Beckie and Bethany!), where we met up with Allison, provided excellent snow gear - pants, jackets, gloves, shoes - but allowed us to wear our own if it seemed suitable. They also had snacks and warm drinks available. We were sledding on a 19F day (HOT for Alaska and the dogs) and Allison stopped often to let the dogs cool down. This also gave us a chance to swap places as a group - front sled, back sled, standing or sitting. It was awesome, and I couldn't recommend the activity more for those wanting to learn and experience this very Alaskan activity.

Our group of (4) adults had a fantastic time. Allison, the owner of Shenanigans Kennel and our guide, patiently and enthusiastically answered our many, many questions about the dogs and their lineage, training methods, dog sledding current culture, major players, and history, and personal questions about her specific dogs, business, and experience.

The Alaska Mushing School is a joint venture of a number of different trainers and racing groups. Dream Big Kennel (thanks Beckie and Bethany!), where we met up with Allison, provided excellent snow gear - pants, jackets, gloves, shoes - but allowed us to wear our own if it seemed suitable. They also had snacks and warm drinks available.

We were sledding on a 19F day (HOT for Alaska and the dogs) and Allison stopped often to let the dogs cool down. This also gave us a chance to swap places as a group - front sled, back sled, standing or sitting. It was awesome, and I couldn't recommend the activity more for those wanting to learn and experience this very Alaskan activity.

Our group of (4) adults had a fantastic time. Allison, the owner of Shenanigans Kennel and our guide, patiently and enthusiastically answered our many, many questions about the dogs and their lineage, training methods, dog sledding current culture, major players, and history, and personal questions about her specific dogs, business, and experience.

The Alaska Mushing School is a joint venture of a number of different trainers and racing groups. Dream Big Kennel (thanks Beckie and Bethany!), where we met up with Allison, provided excellent snow gear - pants, jackets, gloves, shoes - but allowed us to wear our own if it seemed suitable. They also had snacks and warm drinks available.

We were sledding on a 19F day (HOT for Alaska and the dogs) and Allison stopped often to let the dogs cool down. This also gave us a chance to swap places as a group - front sled, back sled, standing or sitting. It was awesome, and I couldn't recommend the activity more for those wanting to learn and experience this very Alaskan activity.

Our group of (4) adults had a fantastic time. Allison, the owner of Shenanigans Kennel and our guide, patiently and enthusiastically answered our many, many questions about the dogs and their lineage, training methods, dog sledding current culture, major players, and history, and personal questions about her specific dogs, business, and experience.

The Alaska Mushing School is a joint venture of a number of different trainers and racing groups. Dream Big Kennel (thanks Beckie and Bethany!), where we met up with Allison, provided excellent snow gear - pants, jackets, gloves, shoes - but allowed us to wear our own if it seemed suitable. They also had snacks and warm drinks available.

We were sledding on a 19F day (HOT for Alaska and the dogs) and Allison stopped often to let the dogs cool down. This also gave us a chance to swap places as a group - front sled, back sled, standing or sitting. It was awesome, and I couldn't recommend the activity more for those wanting to learn and experience this very Alaskan activity.

Amy Graber 2025.01.07

So much fun!!! Allison and her dogs did an excellent job on this tour! I had concerns about how they could accommodate 3 people on one tour, but it was great!

So much fun!!! Allison and her dogs did an excellent job on this tour! I had concerns about how they could accommodate 3 people on one tour, but it was great!

Dr. Robert 2025.01.05

Incredible experience night mushing. Very impressed with their relationship with the dogs. They are obviously loved and well cared for. Beautiful, everything about the experience was beautiful.

Tara Eggers 2025.01.03

My son and I had a great time!!! The owner is awesome- very friendly and provides a wonderful experience! Everyone who works there was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! The dogs were so friendly and excited to run!!!

My son and I had a great time!!! The owner is awesome- very friendly and provides a wonderful experience! Everyone who works there was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! The dogs were so friendly and excited to run!!!

Damon Marsden 2024.12.30

Very fun experience, we had Allison and she was great

Donna Fleming 2024.12.30

WOW! Incredible experience…..totally worth the cost! Will do this again…..and again! Our guide, Allison, was an expert musher with exceptional skill and knowledge. Allison’s dogs were phenomenal….so well trained…..so well loved and cared for. The snowy trail was spectacular and we had a great view of Denali! Fabulous experience!

WOW! Incredible experience…..totally worth the cost! Will do this again…..and again! Our guide,
Allison, was an expert musher with exceptional skill and knowledge. Allison’s dogs were phenomenal….so well trained…..so well loved and cared for. The snowy trail was spectacular and we had a great view of Denali! Fabulous experience!

WOW! Incredible experience…..totally worth the cost! Will do this again…..and again! Our guide,
Allison, was an expert musher with exceptional skill and knowledge. Allison’s dogs were phenomenal….so well trained…..so well loved and cared for. The snowy trail was spectacular and we had a great view of Denali! Fabulous experience!

Laura Goodman 2024.12.28

I took my 75 year old Mother visiting from Seattle and she had an amazing once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend Alaska Mushing School for a taste of dog sledding. It was amazing! I am HOOKED and absolutely loved every minute. Becky was our musher and very knowledgeable and friendly. She and the pups took us on a nice long ride through beautiful Alaskan scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed the pups and I will be back I'm sure.

I took my 75 year old Mother visiting from Seattle and she had an amazing once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend Alaska Mushing School for a taste of dog sledding. It was amazing! I am HOOKED and absolutely loved every minute. Becky was our musher and very knowledgeable and friendly. She and the pups took us on a nice long ride through beautiful Alaskan scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed the pups and I will be back I'm sure.

I took my 75 year old Mother visiting from Seattle and she had an amazing once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend Alaska Mushing School for a taste of dog sledding. It was amazing! I am HOOKED and absolutely loved every minute. Becky was our musher and very knowledgeable and friendly. She and the pups took us on a nice long ride through beautiful Alaskan scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed the pups and I will be back I'm sure.

I took my 75 year old Mother visiting from Seattle and she had an amazing once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend Alaska Mushing School for a taste of dog sledding. It was amazing! I am HOOKED and absolutely loved every minute. Becky was our musher and very knowledgeable and friendly. She and the pups took us on a nice long ride through beautiful Alaskan scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed the pups and I will be back I'm sure.

Victoria Heyman 2024.12.26

Loved everything about this experience! Our guide was excellent and very informative. Snow boots, jackets and pants were also provided which was a very nice plus! All the dogs were so sweet, you could tell they are well cared for. So much fun!!

Loved everything about this experience! Our guide was excellent and very informative. Snow boots, jackets and pants were also provided which was a very nice plus! All the dogs were so sweet, you could tell they are well cared for. So much fun!!

Loved everything about this experience! Our guide was excellent and very informative. Snow boots, jackets and pants were also provided which was a very nice plus! All the dogs were so sweet, you could tell they are well cared for. So much fun!!

Loved everything about this experience! Our guide was excellent and very informative. Snow boots, jackets and pants were also provided which was a very nice plus! All the dogs were so sweet, you could tell they are well cared for. So much fun!!

Loved everything about this experience! Our guide was excellent and very informative. Snow boots, jackets and pants were also provided which was a very nice plus! All the dogs were so sweet, you could tell they are well cared for. So much fun!!

Marie El Neaman 2024.12.18

It was such a memorable experience! The team and family was so lively and full of energy and kind; my guide and teacher was very knowledgeable and patient. I would definitely book this tour again. I highly recommend this school!

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