🍖 Why Are Mushing Tours Expensive? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Costs 🩺

If you’ve ever wondered why dog mushing tours come at a premium, we’re glad you asked! Offering authentic, responsible sled dog experiences in Alaska requires significant year-round investment—especially when the heart of our operation is a team of elite, four-legged athletes.

Amanda BrooksMay 5, 2025Last Frontier Mushing Co-op

🐾 🐕 Do Sled dogs like to run? And Is Dog Mushing Humane?

Yes—when practiced responsibly and with care, dog mushing is not only humane, but it is a deeply enriching experience for both dogs and humans.

Amanda BrooksMay 5, 2025Last Frontier Mushing Co-opdog sledding, fairbanks

❄️ How Do Alaskan Huskies Stay Warm in the Winter When Living Outdoors?

Alaskan Huskies are uniquely adapted to live comfortably outdoors in extremely cold temperatures. Their ability to stay warm comes from a combination of genetic traits, specialized fur, natural behaviors, and attentive care from their mushers:

Fall has arrived in Fairbanks

The summer season is short lived in the interior of Alaska and mushers in our small valley community are feeling the chilly air settling into our trails. Last night, temperatures dropped to 37 degrees and if you talked to anyone in our crew, the general consensus would favor these temps but would feel the pressure of winter luring. So what’s on our docket for fall?