Top Fairbanks Winter Sports

Venture beyond Fairbanks city limits—and take part in a quintessential Alaskan outdoor pursuit—with this dog sledding and mushing experience. Following convenient pickup at your hotel, get acquainted with the huskies and malamutes with just your guide and a small group for company. Learn basic commands, and take part in a dog-sledding experience along a 4-5 mile trail, and walk away with plenty of souvenir photos, too.

Treat yourself to the complete Alaskan experience: A team of happy hounds speeds you through snowy scenery and then you’re whisked off to an off-the-grid cabin for a delicious home-cooked meal. Learn what it takes to lead a team of dogs before hopping on a sled for an hour-long run. After dinner, face the cabin’s large north-facing windows and marvel at aurora borealis, while savoring a warm beverage.

Travel like an Alaskan—aboard a dogsled—during this dogsledding and mushing experience in Fairbanks. Hop aboard and hold on to be towed by energetic dogs down five miles (eight kilometers) of snowy trails with your private party. You can help drive the team with voice commands, as your guide supervises from the back of the sled.

Dog sledding is one of Alaska's many time-honored traditions and used to be the prime mode of transportation. On this private excursion from Fairbanks, you can experience a thrilling dog sled ride through the snow-covered forests. After your ride, enjoy one-on-one time with the dogs and their puppies and learn more about the Alaskan tradition.

Speed through winter landscapes on this snowmobile adventure in North Pole. Follow an expert guide into the Chena Lakes Recreation area on remote mountain trails leading you across frozen lakes and rivers, and keep an eye out for wildlife. Then, park the snowmobile and wind down your adrenaline with a warm beverage, along with some snacks.

How do you dog sled with out snow? Learn how we improvise by using UTV’s to mush through the stunning fall landscape. Experience the sheer excitement of fall training when the dogs get back in harness after a long summer break. Located just outside of Fairbanks, half-way to Chena Hot Springs.

Experience the Alaskan tradition of mushing on this immersive private tour near Fairbanks, Alaska. Head to the husky kennel and dive right into the mushing lifestyle; learn how to harness and hook up the dogs, bundle up for your journey, and then head down to the Chena River for your mush. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities with the dogs and the Alaskan scenery during the tour.

Alaska’s backcountry has beautiful forest trails with excellent skiing opportunities, but to make sure the path is safe and ensure you don’t get lost, it’s best to go exploring with a local. With this tour, enjoy the company of a private guide to take you on a boreal forest adventure with ski gear rental included. Along the way, access spectacular scenery and learn about Alaska’s history and culture.

Zip around by snowmobile on the outskirts of the North Pole during a 1-hour guided tour near Fairbanks. Your guide provides driving instructions and practice time before you head out past the Alaska Pipeline and through snow-covered forests. You'll ride in comfort on a Ski Doo luxury touring snowmobile that accommodates one or two riders, and has heated handgrips and electric start. Look for Alaska's native wildlife including moose, fox, snowshoe hare, ptarmigan, grouse, and squirrels. Includes experienced guide, and use of snowmobile and weatherproof clothing.

Enjoy Alaska’s winter landscapes with a team of happy hounds speeding you through across snowy fields. On this dog-mushing adventure from Fairbanks, learn about the popular sport and what it takes to lead a team of dogs. Then take the reins of the dog sled and pull! Enjoy an hour-long thrilling ride before you warm up in a cozy cabin. Hotel transport included.

Escape to a winter wonderland at the Chena Lakes Recreation Area on this snowshoe tour from Fairbanks. As a guide takes you over snow-covered trails at a leisurely pace, watch for wildlife such as moose, birds, snowshoe hare, and foxes. Explore forests and frozen lakes in this tranquil environment, and hear the sound of your snowshoes crunching softly in the snow. This is a perfect budget-friendly activity for the family.

Join us as we capture Alaska in an all-inclusive 3-hour experience. Mush through our frozen utopia and watch the sky dance the night away. Warm up in our Mongolian yurt, capture memories with professional photography and listen to stories of our off-grid life with dogs. ⤅ Mush | Enjoy a peaceful ride down the dark, winding trail listening to the jingle of dog harnesses in motion. ⤅ Mongolian Yurt | Warm up in our yurt and snack on local hors d'oeuvres of smoked salmon and traditional sourdough treats. ⤅ Nighttime Photography | Enjoy 3-complimentary digital negatives. ⤅ Local Snacks | Munch on some of Alaska’s staple snacks of Smoked Salmon, Buffalo sausage and hot cocoa.

Northern Lights viewing and Ice Fishing, two winter activities in a combination you may only experience in Fairbanks! You certainly should not miss out on this very unique opportunity. Enjoy great Ice Fishing from our heated hut and then step outside to view the Northern Lights. These special Alaska Northern Lights tours are ideal to add diversity to your Northern Lights viewing experience. Your Aurora Ice Fishing tour begins right at your Fairbanks hotel, so you don’t need to plan how to get to us and you will save additional taxi costs. Free guest pickup from 8pm to 8:30pm. The tour price includes: Guide, all gear, hotel transfer, fish snacks, hot beverages, and fishing license.

If you want to learn more about Alaska’s famous sled dog races and listen to engaging stories of mishaps and camaraderie, this is the experience for you. Join our impressive guides as they walk you through all the in’s and out’s of racing across the desolate tundra & along bone chilling frozen rivers whilst being lead by dogs. From fall training & cutting-meat snacks to trail camping, wolves & frost bite, we delve into the nitty gritty of what it takes to run the Yukon Quest.

As the summer fades to fall, we slowly lose our daylight and gain back the stillness of the night. With the darkness brings the magic of the Northern Lights. Located just outside of Fairbanks—Away from the light pollution of the city & with an unobstructed view of the Northern sky— Awaits the quintessential Alaskan landscape you’ve been searching for.

On the Local Tour you will experience driving your very own snowmobile in the beautiful Goldstream Valley and learn what it’s like to live as an Alaskan: dry cabins, winter travel, northern sports, and wildlife. The Goldstream Valley is home to moose, lynx, fox, snowshoe hare, ptarmigan, and grouse, to name a few! Wildlife sightings are common on this tour, especially during the morning and evening tours! The valley is also home to many local dog mushers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, fat bikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Most northern lights tours only involve driving a car out to a remote area to view the lights. On this exciting excursion, guests can take a snowmobile tour to chase the aurora through the night. Head to the Goldstream Valley for unobstructed views of the natural phenomenon and enjoy an exhilarating experience of zipping through the snow.