Sled Dog Adventures, Premier Alaskan Mushing

In Alaska Sled Dog Adventures Kathryn Lenniger, Owner PO Box 83601,Fairbanks, Alaska, 99708 USA dogmushing @mosquitonet.com Phone 907.479-5090 *We have been providing dogsledding rides, tours, instruction and multi-day trips since 1985.* *"Thanks for showing me the best time of my life!" --* Morgan Spurlock star of "Supersize Me" "I'll never forget the thrill."* -- Lawrence Kim, Anchorage, Alaska *"More than I could have imagined or hoped for!"* Marilyn Siemens, St. Louis, MO (Links) "Your on-line sled dog advertising & information source," at www.sleddogcentral.com Brookelyn's new book The Frozen Toe Guide to Real Alaskan Livin': Learn how to Survive Moose Attacks, Endless Winters, and Life Without Indoor Plumbing is out now! brookelynbellinger.com Bed and Breakfast Take in a breath of relaxation as you enter Alaska Grizzly Lodge Bed and Breakfast. Well situated off Chena Hot Springs Road akgrizzlylodge.com To purchase a link on this site, simply email Kathryn	DOG BLOG Feb.1, 2012 -What a late Dec - January deep freeze we have had!Three layers of long underwear, fleece pants and then snowpants. Two more fleece jackets, then a parka.Right now it's -16F and does that seem warm. The dogs have kept their weight and enthusiasm, we even did a mushing school yesterday at -35F with 2 guests who were great sports. Thanks Brian and Gail! The dogs breath made frosty clouds above their heads in the bright sunlight.We are so ready to head out on longer runs. Lining up the spring for extended trips...We loved Copper Lake so much in the Wrangells we are offering it again in late March/early April. I'll be posting details soon, or just email me. I'm also honored to be included in the University of Alaska's History of Dogmushing project, see the link below. Welcome to the Dog Blog. Visit daily to find out what is happening at Sled Dog Adventures. View past blogs [link here]		Alaskan dogmushing at its finest ! The romance of the north country has no greater thrill than flying down a snow-covered trail behind a team of powerful sled dogs. Book a mushing tour via email! Tours Contact Kathy Photo Slideshow New Slideshow! 2 Dogs Slideshow! Mushing School - 3-4 hours, $275 per person - Learn to drive your own team! "The best time of my life. Thank you so much." - Nenand Balint, Dublin, Ireland "Thank you for making my mushing trip more fabulous than my wildest dreams! "- Lilette Player, Seattle, Wa.
	*NEW!* Overnighters to a beautiful remote cabin close to Fairbanks with a celebrated musher and author for a host.Special rates. "Thanks for showing me the time of my life! You're the greatest and you can rest assured that Alex and I will be coming back for one of your long overnight journeys! Until then, hope your trails are cold, hard and fast." -- Morgan Spurloch (star of Supersize Me) "I had one of the greatest adventures here. The feeling of going out into nature's horizon with such awesome animals was phenomenal. Thanks for such a great experience. I'll never forget the thrill." -- Lawrence Kim, Anchorage, Alaska
"Great trip and loved the dogs! What a beautiful paradise to live in. Thanks for a fabulous day!" - Andi & Tom Caruso, Jackson Hole, WY	"We had a fabulous wilderness experience. The dogs were super. The trip matched our Uganda gorilla trek and 17 days in Antarctica." - Harriet & Dick Lewis, Great Neck, N. Y.	"What an excellent time we had ! You have such beautiful and sweet dogs - thank you for a great learning experience. We hope to be back." - Mark and Kris Johnson, Everett, Wa	"Thanks for a wonderful adventure - great dogs, good food, and excellent company." - Terry Clark, Chicago, Ill.
*"Thanks so much for an awesome day. Your flexibility is so appreciated, and riding out on the river was beautiful!"* - Elize, Steve and Aviva Beringhouse, Norton MA	"This was the most amazing thing I think I have ever done. The dogs were beautiful and you and the trip were great. I will never forget this. Thanks! - Ann from Atlanta, Ga	"Your experience, patience and friendliness has made this 'city girl's' first visit to the Alaskan wilderness a wonderful experience - more than I could have imagined or hoped for! The love you have for what you do shows on every aspect of the trip. For those wanting the "the real thing" - this is it. Many, many thanks for everything! (And special hugs to Lightning) -Susan, St. Louis, MO	*"I was so impressed and moved! I would like to try again in the future. I'll be back."* - Seigo Tsuchiya, Japan
The Alaska and Polar Regions Collections at Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska is pleased to announce completion of our latest multi-media oral history website: *Dog Mushing in Alaska Project Jukebox. Kathy's Photos	The story of dog mushing is an integral part of Alaskan history. Dog traction dates back to the prehistoric record when dogs were first used to pull loads. Dog teams were a vital part of the subsistence and trapping economy in rural Alaska until the advent of snowmachines in the 1960s.	The Project Jukebox website features oral histories, historic film clips, and still photographs to highlight various aspects of dog mushing in Alaska. Topics include: dog racing, dog breeding, village use of dogs, traveling and camping with dogs, dog teams and tourism, dog team mail carriers, old trails, and building sleds. You can access the site at www.jukebox.uaf.edu/akmushing. Dog teams were key to the gold rush and broad settlement of Alaska, including as haulers of mail and supplies. Today sled dog races and recreational mushing are reminders of those early days when dog teams were essential to life in Alaska.