Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone go dog mushing?
Most can enjoy some type of dog mushing adventure. I wouldn’t recommend it to those under 2 years old or to anyone with a painful spinal condition. There are lots of ways to enjoy the sport – as a ride in the sled to experience the power these lovable canine athletes possess as well as enjoy the beautiful scenery.
If you’re feeling more adventurous, learn to drive your own small team in mushing school. This experience will bring you up close and personal with the sled dogs and maybe the snow, so be ready to fall off! This doesn’t mean you will, but understand that dog mushing is a skill that requires good balance and upper body strength as well as a good sense of humor! I don’t know a musher who hasn’t fallen off a sled.
What should I wear?
What is the temperature cut-off for tours?
If the temperature is below -35F at our mushing site, we will cancel tours. We will most likely cancel the tour at least the night before. Sometimes we wait to see what the temperature is on the morning of your tour. In some cases we may have to cancel morning tours, but are able to do afternoon tours if the temperature warms above – 35F.
We will recommend that you take a short tour if the temperature is below -25F, especially if you have a problem with tolerance to cold. If you have signed on for the 1 hour tour, we will offer you the option to switch to the shorter tour and refund the difference in price. The dogs enjoy running and prefer to do so rather than be in the kennel, so there is no harm in having the dogs run. You have the option to cancel with a full refund if the temperature is -25F or colder. If we can’t do the tour, any deposit will be refunded.
Why should I choose Paws for Adventure?
See what others have to say about us. Check our Facebook page and Trip Advisor for reviews, or ask around town!
Paws is a well-established tour company ‘doing what we love and loving what we do’ since 1998. Our professional mushers and hard-working dogs have done the work to provide you with the best there is to offer. We encourage your feedback and want to share a special part of our Alaskan lives with you. We see many people more than once, and have been trusted for many years by large tour groups to provide safe and entertaining rides for their guests.
Where do you get your dogs?
How do I get to Paws for Adventure? Do I really need a 4WD vehicle?
The easiest and cheapest transportation to our kennel is to rent your own 4WD vehicle and drive to our kennel if you are comfortable driving on snow.
YES, you will need 4WD to negotiate our driveway’s steep hill. In winter the hill may be slick and icy. Don’t waste time and expense by needing to hire a tow truck or recovery service to get you out of a predicament! If your vehicle does not have 4WD or AWD, please park beside the yellow mailbox or to the left of the Paws for Adventure sign at the intersection of Herning and George Rd.
We are located 20 minutes from downtown Fairbanks off of 5 mile CHSR. See Location for driving details.
You may also take a taxi – there are several companies in town: King Cab, Pioneer Taxi, Airlink Shuttle. This is usually the most expensive transportation. Uber/Lyft is available, but you should set up your return ride before your tour to ensure you have a timely pick up. During busy times, it is sometimes hard to find an Uber/Lyft driver. Prices vary for Uber/Lyft, but have gotten more expensive these days.
