Iditarod Ski-In Trip. March 3rd - March 10th: The trip of a lifetime from skiing the Alaskan Bush to witnessing the Iditarod mushers come into a remote checkpoint to mushing a dog team, it's all here in early March! For more details go to Iditarod 2005.
Skwentna Ski-In Trip. March 14th - March 21st: A 7 day, 7 night backcountry ski trip following the same trail as our Iditarod Ski-In Trip. This trip offers skiing the Alaskan Bush, experiencing a remote roadhouse and mushing a dog team. The weather is usually great for this mid-March trip!
April Fools Ski-In Trip. March 25th - April 1st: April Fools and great weather with hot days and cool nights on this late March backcountry ski trip. We'll follow the same trail as our Iditarod trip and experience similar activities, the only thing missing is the race. You'll ski the Alaskan Bush, stay at the remote Skwentna Roadhouse, and mush a dog team!
Ski-In Trip Overview
The following overview pertains to all 3 of our ski-in trips this year. However, the Iditarod activities mentioned only apply to the Iditarod Ski-in Trip on March 3-10.
This winter join us on an overland journey through the Alaskan wilderness to the village of Skwentna, one of the early remote Iditarod race checkpoints (on the Iditarod Ski-In Trip, March 3-10, you'll witness the Iditarod race mushers come into the checkpoint). These exciting trips 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 trips' have accommodations both at the trail camp and in a warm cozy cabin at the Skwentna Roadhouse.
Trips Include:
>>>>> HiLine Cabins <<<<<
>>>>> Packed Trail <<<<<
>>>>> Trail Camp <<<<<
>>>>> Bush Flying <<<<<
>> Iditarod 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. 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.
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. The evening brings a bonfire on the river and night skiing.
Trip Overview:
On day 1 of each of these trips, you'll fly in and spend the night in one of our lakeshore cabins at HiLine Lake while enjoying great meals and hopefully the Northern Lights. The next morning we'll be heading out for the trail camp. That night will be spent at the trail camp enjoying a great meal and good night's sleep in our heated tent. The next 3 nights will be spent in a warm and cozy cabin at the Skwentna Roadhouse enjoying dog mushing and other activities. 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.
These ski trips are 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. These trips are better suited for adults or older teens. You bring your own skis, boots and poles - we'll supply the rest.
2005 Ski Trek Price and Schedule...
The Ski Treks including all lodging, meals, RT air taxi flight, gear (except skis), dog mushing and guides.....$1,280.00 per person w/ 4 person minimum. 6 person maximum.
Book 5 spots and the price is only $1,180.00 per person.
Book all 6 spots and the price is only $980.00 per person.
2005 Schedule: All Ski Trips are a 7 day 7 night trip. The trips start in Anchorage departing the air taxi at 2:00 PM on either March 3rd, March 14th or March 25th depending on which trip you book. We depart HiLine Lake at 9:00 AM on the following day for Skwentna and return to the lake mid-afternoon on the 7th day then fly back to Anchorage at 10:00 AM the following morning.
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