What an amazing adventure.Mike and his wife are very friendly and hospitable. Monica gave us a tour of their place while waiting for me and wife turn. Our kids went sledding first. Trail was amazing, for what i heard they have one of the amazing 5 miles trail compare to others with only 3 miles. Mike will tell you stories of his many adventures, so you won't be bored through the ride. Please support local businesses like theirs. They are very enthusiastic and passionate of what they do their place its not so commercialized. It's about 45 minutes from fairbanks and worth the drive. I highly recommend this place for your next adventure in Fairbanks Alaska. read more

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The views are amazing! Dogs and staff are so friendly and 30 minutes was the perfect amount of time for a ride. They showed us a nice area to warm up and loved how we can explore around and meet the puppies!! Highly recommend :) read more

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Highly recommend coming here! I came with my cousin and her boyfriend, we all had such a wonderful time we started planning a trip again for next year. We loved talking to Mike and getting to know the dogs by name esp Dougly. Unfortunately I can't remember my sledders name but as a certified yapper it was nice to have someone to talk to and learn how he became part of the sport. You can tell how well they are cared for and how much time they spend with their dogs by their different personalities. You can tell still he loves sledding even after 36 years read more

Alaska's Trail King Adventures - Tours Near Me - Salcha, Alaska

A winter wonderland dream come true! Dog-sledding with veteran musher Mike King through the boreal forest in Salcha, Alaska, was nothing short of enchanting--an unforgettable core memory for my husband and me! Mike is the real deal--genuine, welcoming, and deeply passionate about his dogs and the sport. His heartfelt stories about the countless dogs he's raised had us laughing, while his awe-inspiring tales of competing four times on the grueling 1,000-mile Yukon Quest trail amazed us. When I return to Alaska, I'm getting off the plane and going straight to Mike and his dogs for another adventure. Truly special. Everyone who books with Mike King's Alaska Trail King Adventures is in for the best kennel experience and the most STUNNING trail ride. (You'll likely get to drive, too!) I promise this will be the highlight of your Alaskan experiences. Thank you, Mike, for sharing your passion with us. read more

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Wonderful experience with Mike and Kevin, who are truly the real deal mushers! They love what they do, love their dogs, and treated us like part of the family. Talkative, knowledgeable, pleasant, and enthusiastic are just some of the ways to describe these two gentlemen. This is definitely a "down to earth" business, not commercialized. Loved Mike's stories about his extensive sledding experiences! He let each of us "drive" the sled, took time to snap some photos of us on the sled and with the dogs, and provided a day of fun! read more

Don't even know where to start. We had an appt for dog sledding with another company and they postponed our ride and then the morning of our ride they completely cancelled. Since we were leaving the next day we were very disappointed. Came across Alaskas Trail King Adventure/Mike and made a call. Have to say that as the best call ever. He was able to accommodate us and squeeze us in so as to experience the dog sledding before our return trip home. We showed up at his facility and were created with open paws. The dogs were ready to go and pretty excited. Mike was waiting as well. We started our trail ride and he gave us the history of his journey. He is so loyal to his customers and more so to his dog family. His love for his best friends is so apparent. He takes pride in his work. He had a story for every dog which we were so impressed with. His trail was by far one of the best. Very scenic with trees and open area and the best part was you were able to see the mountains during some of the ride. He took the time to stop and take pictures of us and the dogs and also to let them rest and play in the snow. I truly believe that things happen for a reason and could not be happier that we ended up experiencing the dog sled ride with Mike as he made us feel Like we were his most important group as I'm sure he does with every group. Mike even took some time to let us hold the baby puppies. I would recommend Mike 100 times over, and would give him 20 . Minyou're the best read more

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Mike and Kevin were exactly the dog sled guys we hoped we would find. Not a big commercialized company with tons of guides, just the real deal. It was my husband, my 3 boys 8, 10, and 12, and myself and they made sure everyone had fun. They were both very knowledgeable about Alaska, the dogs, history of dog sledding and you could feel their genuine love for the sport and the dogs. It was a very affordable tour for the whole family and they don't rush you out afterwards. They provide hot cocoa and hang out with you while you warm up. My kids played with the dogs until it was time to leave and enjoyed their time so much they are asking if we can go back to say goodbye before we leave Alaska. Definitely a tour you want to take while in Fairbanks. read more

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Seriously fun, educational and highly recommended! The #1 experience of the year! If you have ever wanted to be a musher or a passenger this is your chance. Bella, Kevin and Mike are on top of the nice list! read more

10/10 experience, the trip to Alaska would've been worth it if this was the only thing we did. Mike was very welcoming and informative, and had the best stories while we were out on the trails. Being able to drive the sled and meet the pups after really exceeded my expectations. Even in 2 degree weather we had so much fun. read more

Words can't do my experience justice, but I'll try! Mike is extremely professional and the epitome of Alaskan charm. He knows each of his dogs by name and his love for them is genuine and touching. He showed me how to hook up his dogs to their harness and sled, and then gave me an in depth introduction to steering and avoiding falling off. The ride was beautiful. My face hurt from nonstop smiling, and I 100% recommend this to everyone in Alaska for a visit or even just a new and novel adventure. Hands down, one of the best experiences of my life. Thanks, Mike! read more

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DREAM COME TRUE! this is a must do experience you have not lived until you mush your own dog team most places have you ride not Micheal King he has you mush your own team this isnthe real experience and I highly recommend it! read more

Mike and Kevin were absolutely phenomenal with our group, as well as the dogs. You can tell just how much they love the dogs, and how much the dogs love them and the work. They give a great tour in a beautiful spot, and both are wonderful to talk to and learn more about the history of dog sledding as well as more about the area. I could not recommend Mike more, 5 stars. read more

Alaska's Trail King Adventures - Tours Near Me - Salcha, Alaska

What a fantastic experience we had with Mike King's Alaska Trail King Adventures dog sledding! We drove the sleds ourselves, which makes the whole experience so much more fun and memorable than just being passive riders as with most other dog sled operators. The trail that Mike guides you on (he drives the lead sled--we had 6 in our group--2 in each sled) is through beautiful forest and a lovely open prairie. Driving the sled is itself a fun and unique thing to do that you'll always remember and enjoy sharing the memory with friends and family. Mike is very friendly and patient. He is excellent with his dogs and you can see the true affection he has for them and vice versa. Highly, highly recommended! read more

BY FAR THE MOST FUN EXPERIENCE WE HAVE HAD!!! Been living in Alaska 6 years and mushing these dogs was amazing!! Highly recommend his tours!!! read more

Definitely had a great time! Never thought I could drive my own team of dogs. It was an incredible experience. Mike is knowledgeable and patient. The dogs did an awesome job too. We will be back this winter! read more