Step back from the crowds and join an intimate group for a personal tour of the homestead and kennel of three-time Iditarod champion Jeff King and his wife, well known wildlife artist Donna Gates King.
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Cuddle with our puppies and see summer training in action
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1 ½ hour narrated kennel tour
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Let us share the wonderful enthusiasm of the Alaskan Husky with you. Come to understand the special relationship between musher and dog. See arctic survival gear, sleds and racing equipment. Learn about our state-of-the-art dog-powered training carousels and heated dog barn. Soak in 30 years of Alaska dog-mushing stories from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome with a champion Iditarod team.
Jeff King is recognized as the "Winningest Musher in the World". His victories include not only the 1,049 mile Iditarod Sled dog race in 1993, 1996, 1998, and 2006, but also over two dozen first place finishes in races all across Alaska. Donna is a well-known artist whose art portrays her intimate involvement with mushing and her love and respect of nature. Also included is a kennel of more than 75 friendly, energetic Alaska huskies ready to share with you their enthusiasm for the sport of sled dog racing and love of the outdoors.
Tours depart at 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 7:00 PM and return at 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 9:30 PM.
$49.00/adult
$29.00/children under 12 years
*Not recommended for children
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They pick up at just north of the hostel at McKinley Village. You can take our 2nd morning shuttle, catch a ride or hitch there. You need to be there at least 30 minutes before the tour.
Cancellations: Groups of 10 or more require a 72 hour notice. Otherwise it's 24 hours. If you reserve within 24 hours of the tour and cancel more than 4 hours in advance AND the space is rebooked, you can also get a refund. Mountain Morning charges $10 or 10%, which ever is greater for customer initiated cancellations.
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All tours promoted by Denali Mountain Morning Hostel & Lodge are provided by other companies. The hostel does not accept any liability to anyone regarding what occurs during, before, or after, the tour. We only guarantee the provider will be paid and that we have represented the tour operator's offers to the best of our ability, based on the information they have provided us. Prices are subject to change. Save yourself the hassle, and book through us. You can pick up your vouchers at check-in and the price is the same.
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Click here to book this dog gone tour.
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