Rates:
$700 – per guest (Driver)
$450 – per guest (Passenger Only)
Ride straight into the excitement of race day on our Iditarod Snowmobile Adventure. Join us in Willow for the official restart of the Iditarod, where you’ll see the dogs, mushers and excitement of Alaska’s most famous race before climbing onto your snowmobile and following the teams out onto the historic Iditarod Trail.
We’ll begin at our Willow base where we’ll get you geared up, introduce you to your snowmobile and get ready for the ride. From there, it’s a short trip to Willow Lake to experience the restart before we head out onto the trail, travelling across frozen rivers and through the Alaskan backcountry to our Snowhook Trail Gate Party.
Note: Drivers must be 18 years or older. Guests aged 12 and over may ride as passengers. Snowhook does not provide drivers for our tours.
Your adventure starts in Willow, where the crowds gather for the official Iditarod restart and count down as each musher and dog team begins their journey across Alaska. After getting geared up and comfortable with your snowmobile at our base, we’ll make the short ride to Willow Lake to experience the excitement of race day.
Once the teams are underway, we’ll head out onto the historic Iditarod Trail ourselves, travelling across frozen rivers and backcountry trails toward our Snowhook Trail Gate Party. With approximately 35–40 miles of riding during the adventure, you’ll experience far more of the trail than you can from the race start alone.
At our Trail Gate location, we’ll warm up around the fire, enjoy a BBQ lunch and snacks, and watch the mushers and their teams pass us on their way into remote Alaska. Once the race has moved through, we’ll get back on the snowmobiles and make our way to Willow.
If you are a single participant, please call to book.
Departs: 1 pm
This tour starts at 1:00 pm Please arrive 30 minutes prior so that we can get everyone geared up and ready to leave on time.
Available: 7th March 2027, 5th March 2028
Ages: Drivers: 18 years and older | Passengers: 12 years and older. | 12+ minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Note: If anyone is not comfortable driving, they may ride as a passenger. Drivers must be 18 years or older, kids 12 and up may ride as a passenger. We do not provide drivers for our tours.
The Iditarod Snowmobile Adventure is a tour that provides the unique opportunity to witness the famed Iditarod Race up-close. It combines snowmobiling across the beautiful Alaskan landscape and experiencing the excitement of the Iditarod Race.
The Iditarod Snowmobile Adventure is scheduled for the 2rd of March, 2025.
The adventure begins in Willow, Alaska.
No, our experienced Snowhook Adventure Guides will guide you irrespective of your snowmobiling experience.
The adventure includes a snowmobiling tour following the Iditarod trail and experiencing the excitement of the Iditarod Race.
We recommend dressing in layers suitable for cold weather and snow. Include thermal undergarments, a warm jacket, snow pants, sturdy boots, gloves, a hat, and goggles or sunglasses for eye protection.
You don’t need to bring any specific equipment. We will provide everything needed for the snowmobile ride.
Participants should be in good health, and anyone with serious health conditions should consult their doctor before participating.
Yes, there will be opportunities to take photos during the adventure.
Our cancellation policy can be found on our website or by contacting us directly.
For single participants, we ask you to please call to book.
The safety of our participants is our top priority. In case of severe weather conditions, we may need to reschedule the adventure.
Your Iditarod Snowmobile Adventure takes place during one of the most exciting days of the Alaska winter, beginning with the official restart in Willow before heading onto the historic Iditarod Trail by snowmobile. Before your adventure, visit the official Iditarod website to learn more about the mushers, dog teams, race and history of the Last Great Race.
This is an outdoor Alaska winter adventure, and weather, snow, trail and race conditions can affect the day’s route and timing. Snowhook provides your snowmobile and the necessary riding gear and equipment, along with BBQ lunch and trail-gating snacks. Come prepared to spend several hours outside, ride approximately 35–40 miles and experience the Iditarod from right alongside the trail.
