Welcome to Gold Rush Dog Tours!

If you’re looking for an fun, affordable, adventure, you’ve come to the right place. Come join us and climb on board the specially designed 6 – 8 passenger wheeled cart and be whisked back in time by your team of energetic Alaskan huskies.. Enjoy views of scenic Sheep Creek Valley, at the site of the historic AJ gold Mine. Meet and learn all about the real dog mushers and tour a real Iditarod summer training camp.

Experience the Gold Rush

The adventure begins with a breathtaking drive along Gastineau Channel, through the historic AJ gold Mine site and into the remote Sheep Creek Valley. Enjoy magnificent scenery as you are transported back in time to relive the spirit of the Gold Rush. Surrounded by massive mountain peaks, you will be greeted by professional mushers and teams of Alaskan huskies. You will embark on an educational tour of sheep Creek Dog Camp located on the actual site of the famous AJ Mine. You will be entertained with real stories from the trails and legends from the days of the gold Rush. Visit an exact replica of an Iditarod race checkpoint and go through the steps the musher goes through, as if you were actually racing Iditarod.

Visit the Huskies

Learn about the camp and cuddle the puppies!

The health and well being of the dogs is any musher’s greatest concern. You’ll learn what mushers must go through to care for the dogs and to keep them healthy and happy. Cuddle with our adorable husky pups and help us with their initial social training. Interactive and interpretive displays of the Alaskan gold Rush days and sled dogs, then and now, are placed within easy walking distance throughout the Camp. Visit your musher’s wall tent and learn whit it’s like to live in the middle of 120 happy huskies.

Go For a Ride

The real excitement begins when you climb aboard a comfortable, specially designed, wheeled cart. Made for the seasons without snow, these carts are comfortable and authentic for you and the dogs. Experience the thrill of dog mushing as you ride through beautiful Sheep Creek Valley behind an energetic, excited team of Alaskan Huskies. Get a true taste of Alaska as you feel the strength and enthusiasm of these extraordinary animals. Enjoy gorgeous scenery as you zip through the valley and realize why mushers love their dogs and love the sport.

Meet real Iditarod mushers

Learn about racing experiences and life among 120 huskies

After a fascinating tour filled with stories from the Gold Rush and tales from the trail, meet and cuddle with the husky pups.

Experience true Alaskan adventure as you zip through a scenic valley pulled by real Alaskan huskies.