This winter join us on an overland journey through the Alaskan wilderness to the village of Skwentna. Witness the Iditarod mushers come into the checkpoint. This exciting trip will take you through 20+ miles of some of the most pristine land Mother Nature can provide. Traveling across the remote Alaskan wilderness is an adventure like no other! A trail and village event, our trip has accommodations both at the trail camp and in a warm cozy cabin at the Skwentna Roadhouse.
Includes:
>>>>> HiLine Cabins <<<<<
>>>>> Packed Trail <<<<<
>>>>> Trail Camp <<<<<
>>>>> Bush Flying <<<<<
>>>>> Skwentna Checkpoint <<<<<
>>>>> Dog Mushing <<<<<
>>>>> Roadhouse Stay <<<<<
Experience Nature Up Close...
You'll enjoy this great wilderness up close as you and your friends ski through the gentle hills and down to the river for the final run to the village. You'll camp overnight in a heated tent at the trail camp and while in Skwentna stay at the Skwentna Roadhouse in a warm cabin. We eat hearty meals at the trail camp. In Skwentna you'll be treated to excellent Roadhouse meals. A special Iditarod meal is always planned at the Roadhouse for Iditarod evening. On the trail, all gear and supplies are hauled ahead as we break trail for better overland skiing.
Upon arriving in Skwentna you'll relax in a cabin at the Skwentna Roadhouse. The accommodations are bunkhouse style and warm. Staying at the Skwentna Roadhouse means enjoying great Bush meals. The mushers will be on their way and should start arriving in the late evening. During the afternoon of the next day you'll get to not only take a ride with a team of powerful dogs as they whisk you away, but also get to try your hand at it. You'll be thoroughly shocked at the power of the sled dog.
On the 27th of February, you'll fly in and spend the night in one of our lakeshore cabins while enjoying great meals and hopefully the Northern Lights. The next morning we'll be heading out for the trail camp. The night of the 28th will be spent at the trail camp enjoying a great meal and good night's sleep in our heated tent. The next 2 nights will be spent in a warm and cozy cabin at the Skwentna Roadhouse enjoying dog mushing and the excitement of the Iditarod racers. After one night at the trail camp on the return trip, your last night will be spent back at HiLine Lake reminiscing about your great trip in the Alaskan Bush while enjoying a wonderful meal and friends!
To view a map of the trail to Skwentna click here.
This trip is moderate in difficulty with temperatures ranging from 10 above during the day to 20 below at night. Of course, the weather is always unpredictable, so we are always prepared for any condition. If you are an avid cross country skier and enjoy the wilderness this is the winter adventure for you. This trip is better suited for adults or older teens. You bring your own skis, boots and poles - we'll supply the rest.
2003 Iditarod Ski Trek Price and Schedule...
The Iditarod Trek including all lodging, meals, RT air taxi flight, gear (except skis), dog mushing and guides.....$890.00 per person w/ 4 person minimum. 6 person maximum.
2003 Schedule: A 5 day 6 night trip. The trip starts in Anchorage departing the air taxi at 2:00 PM on February 27th. We depart HiLine Lake at 9:00 AM on February 28th for Skwentna and return to the lake late afternoon of March 4th and fly back to Anchorage at 10:00 AM on the morning of the 5th of March.
If you need skis and boots, please let us know and we'll arrange rental gear.
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For those of you who want to experience the excitement of Iditarod 2003 from start to a major checkpoint, this is the trip for you. "The Last Great Race" is Alaska in all of her glory - the frontier spirit lives in both the people and the animals participating in this 1,049 mile race.
Includes:
>>>>> Race Start <<<<<
>>>>> Anchorage Events <<<<<
>>>>> Bush Flying <<<<<
>>>>> Skwentna Checkpoint <<<<<
>>>>> Dog Mushing <<<<<
>>>>> Roadhouse Stay <<<<<
This trip starts in Anchorage where you'll be met by your Anchorage guide, Mark McClure, who has over 10 years as a volunteer with the Iditarod Trail Committee. Mark will provide a wealth of knowledge about the Iditarod as well as transport you to the various events in Anchorage. All transportation will be provided by HiLine Lake for hotel, meals, events, etc.
During the Anchorage portion of this trip you'll:
> Be at the starting line on 4th Avenue as the mushers take off.
> Tour the Iditarod Race Headquarters and all the excitement.
> Dine at some of Anchorage's best restaurants.
> Visit local attractions and events.
After your stay in the whirlwind excitement of the race's start in Anchorage, Sunday will find you boarding a ski equipped Bush plane at Lake Hood, the largest float plane base in the world, and headed for the village of Skwentna.
Be A Part of the Excitement!
Upon arriving in Skwentna, Jim Oliver will meet you and be your guide while in the Bush. You'll stay at the Skwentna Roadhouse while enjoying great Bush meals. The mushers will be on their way and should start arriving in the late evening. During the rest of the afternoon you'll get to not only take a ride with a team of powerful dogs as they whisk you away, but also get to try your hand at it. You'll be thoroughly shocked at the power of the sled dog.
This is a nighttime event with news and sports cameras waiting to get that shot of the first musher. You see a flicker of a headlamp down river and a bell begins to ring, then someone shouts "musher coming!" You'll feel the excitement rush through your blood as the first musher arrives. You'll be there up close for the excitement. Skwentna is considered the race's start into the wilderness, leaving behind the gala activities, people and distractions. From this point on the racers are applying their strategies.
After a good night's sleep in the Roadhouse and a great meal you'll be ready to catch the Bush plane back to Anchorage. You'll stay one more night in Anchorage enjoying the continued race excitement as everyone keeps track of "their musher" making his or her way across the frozen north.
2003 Iditarod Fly-in Trip Price and Schedule...
The Iditarod Fly-In Trip includes all lodging, meals, RT air taxi flight, dog mushing and guides.....$1,190.00 per person w/ 4 person minimum/maximum, double room occupancy in Anchorage. Don't wait! This trip is only a 4 person adventure, great for 2 couples or a family, and will book quickly. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
2003 Schedule: A 4 day 4 night trip. The trip starts with your arrival in Anchorage on February 28th. You'll spend the next day and night in Anchorage enjoying the race start and all of the activities. Sunday, March 2nd you'll fly out to the Skwentna checkpoint where you'll dog mush and watch as the mushers come in spending that night at the Skwentna Roadhouse. Monday, March 3rd you'll head back to Anchorage to check in with all of the activities, staying that night. March 4th will be your departure day from Anchorage.
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