Itinerary
Join us for the start of our mushing season and experience the excitement as the dogs rejoice to be back in harness again after a summer long mushing hiatus. Mush on a comfortable side-by-side as the team splashes through puddles and yips with pleasure.
Fall in Alaska encompasses 3 months of the year, when temps start to drop and the scenery changes vastly from one day to the next. Foliage is short lived and only lasts for a couple of weeks. Once the leaves drop, we start going through what we call 'freeze-up' when the puddles, ponds, sloughs and rivers start to glass over. It is a very important time of year, as many of the winter trails utilize these bodies of water and if snow comes too early, it takes longer for these to freeze over. In the later part of the fall season, snow will slowly accumulate in light dustings. We typically do not have enough snow to convert from a SxS to a sled until December 1st, as we need to wait until we have at least 3'' of base to safely run a sled.
What to expect:
September: Warm during the day, green leaves changing into fall colors
October: Cold days, leaves dropping from trees, snow accumulation
November: Winter-like conditions
See Availability.
Last Frontier Mushing Co-op, 265 Gettinger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712, USA
1 hour 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Maria_F
We had the time of our lives with this first-time experience. From the start of the tour, Laura provided us with backgrounds on each dog, their behaviors and passions. We can clearly see that these dogs love what they do from their enthusiastic barks and wagging tails. We loved every minute of our tour. Laura is an expert and passionate guide. We recommended this tour to anyone who'd love to try it.
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Posted On : 2023-11-01
Posted By : Ruth_R
This was a wonderful experience. We learned so much about mushing from Chase, our guide and dog owner. We had a very enjoyable ride through the beautiful snow covered woods by incredible mush dogs. Stopped along the way for Hot Cider and hot chocolate. Dogs were very friendly and enjoyed interacting with them. There is a Mongolian made Yurt at the site — very interesting to see and cozy to warm up in. An experience not to miss! Thank you Chase!
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Posted On : 2023-10-19
Posted By : David_S
My wife and I were celebrating our 8yr anniversary. So we decided to do a mushing cart experience. Laura (Lauren) did an amazing job! She made us feel like we were part of her family. Her pups were so well behaved and she knew exactly which one would act up during the ride. Having her communicate with her team was so cool to watch. My wife and I enjoyed every bit of it. Titan was my favorite. He and I bonded as soon as I got to the place. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. Make sure to bundle up and wear face mask and glasses.
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Posted On : 2023-10-09
Posted By : Beth_H
Chase was so great and we loved hearing the story of each of his dogs. My daughter and I had a great time and I really enjoyed seeing the yurt as well!
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Posted On : 2023-09-28
Posted By : Eric_R
The team of dogs is incredible! 10 friendly pups who love pets and licking faces, pulling a 2,000 lb. UTV through the beautiful fall foliage. Chase was a VERY knowledgeable tour guide with a great sense of humor, friendly demeanor, and shared his fascinating dog sled stories.
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Posted On : 2023-09-22
Posted By : adambV5851NU
Had a great time, and met some wonderful characters - Kev (dog), Titan (dog), Carl (dog), and Laura (human), to name a few. Laura was very knowledgeable about the area - letting us try some wild berries, for example - her dogs, and had real world racing experience, which was fun to hear about. A great experience with someone who deeply cares about what she does. Thanks!
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Posted On : 2023-09-12
Posted By : 632jeannettel
4 of us booked private ride with Last Frontier. Laura was our guide/host, and she was fantastic! We learned a lot, got to pet and hug a lot of dogs. It was so much fun to see them run! An easy tour to recommend! A tip - if you are close to the dogs, they are very excited and will jump on you, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting muddy so you can give them lots of love!
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Posted On : 2023-09-03
Posted By : GoPlaces813677
Had a great time. Chase provided a great experience and taught us a lot about mushing. His dogs are amazing and super friendly. Looking forward to doing this again.
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Posted On : 2022-10-29
Posted By : Heather_B
We absolutely loved the dogs! The ride was beautiful and fun. The guide went above and beyond. If you are getting a ride out there, schedule your ride back in advance.
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Posted On : 2022-10-24
Posted By : TravelingWoodstock
Hoped to see fall foliage, but had lots of snow fall instead. The snow made it feel like it was a real dog "sled" ride. The dogs seemed to love running in the snow. Chase was a great guide. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2022-10-20
