Private Cabin + Accomodation Included
Rates:
$2995.00 per guest
All rates include lodging, activities, and food.
Solo traveler & large group info
This women’s-only dog sled expedition is built for those who want to experience Alaska by stepping onto the runners and learning what it really means to travel with a team of sled dogs. Over three days and two nights, you’ll run your own team through the snow-covered trails of Hatcher Pass, travelling across historic gold rush country with experienced Alaskan women mushers guiding you every step of the way. This is a hands-on backcountry experience, created for women who want adventure, instruction, confidence, and a true connection to the dogs and the land we call home.
Throughout the expedition, you’ll learn how to handle your sled, communicate with your team, care for the dogs, and settle into the rhythm of trail travel. You don’t need previous dog sledding experience; our guides will teach you what you need to know and help set you up for success. Days are spent running dogs through frozen lakes, forested trails, and mountain passes, while evenings offer time to relax at the lodge after a full day on the runners, with chances to see the northern lights if conditions are right.
Running dogs requires moderate fitness levels, and this tour is a backcountry experience. While we are staying at a lodge in the evenings, this trip takes place in the wilderness. If you have health concerns, please talk to us before booking. The minimum age for this tour is 18 years old.
This Women-led tour includes three days of guided dog sledding instruction and travel, two nights of lodging (one night in private cabins at Snowhook Lodge and one night at a remote backcountry camp), all meals throughout the expedition, and all necessary winter gear and equipment. Instruction, guiding, and dog care training are provided throughout the trip.
The expedition begins at Snowhook Headquarters, where you’ll meet your guides and be introduced to the dog teams. After gearing up and receiving instruction on sled handling, braking, communication, and trail safety, you’ll head out on the trail and run dogs up into Hatcher Pass. The route travels across frozen lakes, through forested trails, and into the mountains, following historic winter routes once used during Alaska’s gold rush era. The pace is instructional and comfortable, allowing you to build confidence while learning how to work with your team on the trail.
You’ll travel deeper into the backcountry over the course of the expedition, learning how to care for the dogs, manage camp routines, and travel efficiently by dog team. Evenings include time to rest, share meals, and relax after a full day on the runners, with lodging split between private cabins at Snowhook Lodge and a remote backcountry camp. On clear nights, there may be opportunities to see the Northern Lights. No prior dog sledding experience is required, and only a basic level of fitness is needed to take part.
If you are a single participant, please call to book.
Available: 19th – 21st Mar 2027
Ages: Suitable for ages 18 and older.
NOTE: If anyone in your party is uncomfortable around dogs, let us know so we can make it a successful experience. Running dogs requires moderate fitness levels, and this tour is a backcountry experience. While we are staying at a lodge in the evenings, this trip takes place in the wilderness. If you have health concerns, please talk to us before booking.
On day one, we will spend the morning introducing you to your team of dogs and teaching you the fundamentals of dog handling and sled driving. We’ll start off with easy-to-manage trails and build your skills on a practice trail. After lunch, we’ll set off on the expedition to our lodge on Hatcher Pass. This 24-mile section covers frozen lakes, hills, and stunning views of Denali. Your guides will be available to help coach you the entire way up the mountain, and you’ll find yourself settling quickly into the rhythm of driving your team.
Once we arrive at the lodge, we’ll settle the dogs in for the night and take care of them by feeding and bedding them down. Afterwards, you’ll get a chance to settle in yourself in your private cabins at the lodge. In the evening, feel free to play with the dogs after dinner or enjoy the sauna and hot tub before the northern lights come out.
First thing in the morning, we’ll start the day by feeding the dogs and getting them ready to go, followed by breakfast for ourselves. Afterwards, we’ll set out into more remote terrain in the Talkeetna mountains of Hatcher Pass. We’ll run over 30 miles today with stunning views of Denali and the Alaska range before returning to the lodge for the evening.
Today is the day to put everything you’ve learned into practice as you run your team back to Snowhook kennel, finishing the expedition with confidence and a true connection to dogs and a way of life from years gone by.
Experience the best in backcountry luxury with Snowhook. Choose from one of five private cabins at our Main 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.
We provide the specialist equipment and necessary cold-weather gear for the expedition. You should still bring suitable personal winter clothing and everything you need for your three-day stay. We’ll provide information before your trip to help you prepare and pack appropriately.
Preparing for three days of dog sledding in the Alaska backcountry means being ready for changing winter conditions and plenty of time outside. Hatcher Pass sits in the Talkeetna Mountains, where snowfall, wind, visibility and temperatures can change throughout the day. Before your adventure, you can check current Alaska forecasts through the National Weather Service’s Alaska page. We provide the specialist equipment and necessary cold-weather gear for your expedition, and we’ll also let you know what personal clothing and items to bring for your three-day stay.
This is an active, hands-on backcountry experience where you’ll learn to work with your dogs, handle your sled and run your own team through the winter trails of Hatcher Pass. Routes and daily plans can change with weather, snow and trail conditions, and our guides will make decisions throughout the expedition to keep the group and dogs safe while making the most of your time on the trail. Come ready to learn, spend three days outside and experience Alaska from the runners of your own sled.
