About Ididaride Sled Dog Tours
Ididaride Sled Dog Tours offers an authentic Alaskan dog sledding experience in Girdwood, just 40 miles south of Anchorage. Operated by veteran Iditarod mushers, Ididaride gives visitors the chance to ride behind a team of trained sled dogs through the Chugach National Forest, experiencing firsthand the sport and tradition that defines Alaska's cultural identity. The operation runs year-round — dog sled rides on snow during winter and wheeled cart tours during the summer months — making it one of the few dog sledding experiences accessible regardless of when you visit.
Winter tours run on groomed trails through old-growth spruce forest with mountain views, and guests can choose between riding as a passenger in the sled basket or learning to mush the team themselves under the guidance of a professional musher. Summer tours use specially designed wheeled carts on the same trail system, and the dogs are just as enthusiastic on dirt as they are on snow. Each tour includes time at the kennel to meet and interact with the dogs, learn about the Iditarod race, and hear stories from mushers who have competed in Alaska's iconic 1,000-mile sled dog race. Private and group tours are available.
Ididaride stands out because of the genuine connection to competitive mushing — this is not a tourist gimmick but a working kennel run by people who live and breathe the sport. The dogs are athletes, well-cared-for and visibly excited to run, and the experience of being pulled through silent Alaskan forest by a team of huskies is something no motorised tour can replicate. For families and adventure seekers visiting Anchorage, Ididaride provides one of the most uniquely Alaskan activities available anywhere in the state.
