The most fun! Friendly & fun guides, adorable (hardworking) & snuggly pups, beautiful views, and…read moreHUGE smiles on the sled. We couldn't have enjoyed it more. Highly recommend!!

We chose Black Spruce based on the Yelp, Google, and Trip Advisor reviews. It did not disappoint…read more The scenic day time winter tour was the highlight of my Fairbanks trip! We had an appointment for 2pm-3:30pm. In reality we were a couple minutes late and after photo ops/changing it was closer to 2-4pm. Allow yourself closer to 45-60 minutes driving from Fairbanks in winter when it's slippery and icy roads. As of February 2025 the Google GPS was accurate although I would recommend screenshotting instructions just in case. Going back home I had trouble finding a signal until a little further down. I really appreciate they had extra gear! I didn't find snow pants at Walmart. But they had snow bibs, parkas, snow boots, gloves etc. There was another small group of 4 at our time slot. But each tour is 2 people. One person gets to sit and the other can stand up to "drive" in the back. We started off with a short oral history of Alaskan huskies and dog sledding in Alaska. Then we had 10-15 minutes to play with the dogs. Most of them were very friendly. If you gently call their name they'll come out of their house for pets. Some were a little shy (pandemic pups or naturally reserved). Then we were shown a demonstration on how to stand on the sled and use the drag mat and the brake. Next was a demo on how to harness the dogs. Our tour guide was Jesse! He was awesome. I really enjoyed talking to him. He was very patient answering my questions about his dogs. After we personally harnessed one dog each Jesse took care of the rest and chose the order of the sled hook up. We stopped about 2-3 times for photo ops. During the first stop (about the halfway point) you get the option of switching from the sitting sled to the standing driving sled. Not very strenuous. But lots of fun! Highly recommend the snow pants in winter. I took a two steps off the path and ended up calf deep in snow. The dogs start barking and getting a little impatient when you stop too long. They really are well taken care of and love to run! Jesse unharnessed the dogs at the end of the tour. We were able to go into the cabin to take off gear. There's also merchandise, hot cocoa, and please tip your tour guides. They even include Venmo QR codes which is perfect for our increasingly cashless society. Highly recommend Black Spruce for dog sledding in the Fairbanks area!

Mary Shields, you are a saint!! This very sweet woman is a…read moregem to be around! Not only is she a sweet woman, she is a tough survivor with deep knowledge of everything Mushing related. We were greeted with hot drinks and home made brownies as she shared with us her story, which is beautiful. Her love for dogs surpasses anything I have ever experienced, to include each night before she goes to bed, howling to her pups from her wheelchair and listening to them respond from the outdoor kennel. We had tears in our eyes as she got choked up numerous times about her sheer passion for these beautiful animals. The first ever woman finisher of the Iditarod!! What an honor it was to meet you, spoil your furry children with love, and listen to your life story. I highly recommend anyone to spend this amazing experience with Mary and her dogs.

We called this morning to go for the 10AM tour. When we got there we met one of the most…read morefascinating people I have ever met. We enjoyed playing with the dogs very much!! They are sweet, precious dogs. Mary was so personable!! She let us play with the dogs and then brought us into her house for coffee, cookies and questions. The house was absolutely adorable. Mary is well spoken, kind and gentle soul. I do hope she will write a biography.

What an amazing adventure. We had a fantastic ride through snowy forest being pulled by beautiful…read moredogs!! We had a great chat with our musher about life in Alaska and she stopped for photos. Petting the dogs afterwards was a wonderful way to end the trip. Highlight of our trip to Fairbanks.

Jessica was truly a wonderful guide who shared so many of her stories and adventures while racing…read morein her former career. She also explained the team dynamics of dog sledding, how the different personalities mesh, and how to train the dogs from when they're young. The trail is really quite beautiful in the sun and through the trees. I highly recommend Paws for Adventure for the wonderfully unique experience, the hospitality, and it's definitely a MUST DO when in Fairbanks.

This 2 hour dogsledding adventure was the best thing we did in Alaska! Jenna and David were so warm…read moreand welcoming. You can tell how much they love their dogs, and how much their dogs love them. It felt like a truly authentic local experience instead of a mass-produced tourist trap. The landscape we sledded through was all gorgeous permafrost, boreal forest, and frozen river - it was magical. It was amazing to be able to stand on the sled runners in the back, in addition to just sitting in the sled. We also spent some time in the kennel yard playing and taking photos of all the beautiful dogs, who all had such distinct personalities! Would highly recommend this experience to anyone traveling to Fairbanks -- totally worth it.

Jenna and David are the best host and provided the true Alaskan experience. In their beautiful…read morecabin home hidden in the forest and facing the river, our family had the best time in all of our Alaska trip! We could not forget the amazing moments of viewing the aurora light in their heated tent, Husky dog sledding tour, ice fishing, wood carving, snow shoeing and more... And you get an opportunity to learn how the couple built their big log cabin with their own hands without any heavy equipment! The meals they prepared for us are just out of the world, from home made icecream, berries and the fish they caught. We came from San Francisco with no snow year round, and we were doing very well and enjoyed every moment spent here at their homestead. I highly recommend them, and can say wholeheartedly that their host made our Alaska trip PERFECT, and it is such a fond memory for years to come. Thank you Jenna and David! We hope that we can come back some day...

Oh my gosh we had an absolute blast!…read more Colton was very knowledgeable and so incredibly helpful! New snowmobiles with heated handlebars. Whisper quiet and easy to drive. We drove through trees and did circles on frozen lakes. Colton gave us so many tips for driving. He also imparted so much knowledge, we wanted to keep listening! Definitely recommend!

What an amazing snowmobile tour! Great variety of trails from secluded forest trails, wide open…read morefrozen lakes runs, to great trials with lots of ups and downs. Colton and Bow showed great hospitality and made sure the entire group was safe while having fun! Would recommend 10/10!

A MARVELOUS experience, OMG! At first, I was a bit hesitant and felt bad for the dogs, but after…read moredoing some research and living the experience, I can say it was definitely the highlight of our Alaska trip. The service was wonderful. We booked the 30-minute (2-mile) sled ride, and wow, you can tell these dogs truly enjoy what they do! Check-in was a breeze; they gave us clear safety instructions and explained the history behind the kennel. They even lent us heavy-duty gloves for the cold. Our musher was fantastic, sharing curious anecdotes about the dogs throughout the ride. We stopped at the 1-mile mark for some stunning photos, and at the end, we got to pet and cuddle the dogs, it was amazing! To top it off, they welcomed us back with hot coffee and freshly baked cookies. I felt so well taken care of by the staff. Highly recommended! PS: Don't be afraid to go fast; the dogs LOVE the speed!

I thoroughly enjoyed my mushing experience with Trail Breaker Kennel. If you're not really packed…read morefor the sledding experience, this place has the necessary gear on site for you to use without you having to overpack your bags. The dogs are all very friendly and eager to take you on an adventure. Our musher, Elena, was friendly and gave us fun facts throughout the ride. She also stopped to pick a nice place for us to take pictures. At the end of our mushing, we were able to warm up at the cabin and get some complementary hot chocolate.

We had so much fun on this tour with Marco and Lacey! They are great guides and have wonderful…read morefriendly pups! We enjoyed every minute of it! Highly recommend!!

We had a fantastic time with the tour. The owners, Lacey and Marco are very nice. Lacey texted me…read morethe "gear list" before we went, to get us prepared, which is very considerate. They provided hand warmers and a very warm sleep bag. During the tour, Marco took us beautiful photos. The puppies are super CUTE and energetic!! In a word, it's ABSOLUTELY highly recommended!!!

One of the best parts of our trip!! Even the dogs seemed really excited for the tour! Amanda,…read moreChase and Bill really do care for them. The winter gear they offered kept us warm on the scenic and peaceful sled ride. We loved meeting each of the huskies on our mushing team and getting to know their personalities (shoutout especially to Hopper and Beluga). Bill kindly answered all our questions about the pups and mushing. Was a perfect spot to go to on the way from Fairbanks if you're already heading to Chena

Jeromy and Chase were very informative, helpful, and welcoming. Their dogs were so much fun to play…read morewith. We had an amazing time and highly recommend this experience.