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A FAIRBANKS DOG SLEDDING EXPERIENCE

We're a small family run business nestled in the valleys and boreal forests near Fairbanks. The area is called Nenana where many Iditarod racers practice and train their teams. We actually helped build the trails and maintain them by sledding.

The owner, Bill Cotter, is a retired Iditarod racer and has mentored and trained many racers, including Jessie Holmes from the TV Show "Life Below Zero." In his tours, he gives you the feeling of not only sledding but being a part of the team.

We're affordable and experienced.
With fifty years experience racing sled dogs, Cotter has barely raised his prices to make dog sledding experience available to everyone.
We offer military discounts.

We're a few more miles outside of Fairbanks than other tours so that we can offer pristine forests and trails.
Get out of town and come explore wild Alaska with us.

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The espresso

A 30 minute sled ride through forest and open valleys. This is the option if you're looking for an on-a-budget experience. It's the same as our other sledding tours-just shorter.

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The Cappuccino

This is our most popular tour with a full one hour sled ride through magical boreal forests, wetlands and valleys. It allots more time to see the wilderness.

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The latte

This is for those who want a full experience of dog mushing. It's a two hour sled dog ride. while getting to experience dog handling and mushing.

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Fifty years Experience

We understand that it can be stressful to choose the right experience. After all, some people only come to Alaska once in their lifetime so we aim to make it the most authentic and enjoyable experience for you and your family. Bill Cotter has been running dog sleds for fifty years and sled tours for over ten. He loves greeting guests and sharing his love for his dogs and showing what it takes to live in Alaska. Bill has won four humanitarian awards for the care of his dogs. They love to greet guests too.

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Don't just go sledding. Get out of town and see the remote wilderness with us.

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Cotters Sled Dog Rides and Tours
(PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR TOUR LOCATION IS DIFFERENT THAN OUR OFFICE)
We are 50 minutes away
4 Mile Road Nenana Alaska 99760
Mile 307.2 on the George Parks Highway
(look for the moose antler)
Turn right and we're half a mile on
the right hand side.
(look for sign with huskie)

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907.888.0365
bckennel@mtaonline.net

CoTTer's Sled Dog Rides and Tours