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Gold Nugget, Sled Dogs & Exclusive Scenic Railway

Skagway, Alaska

Gold Nugget, Sled Dogs & Exclusive Scenic Railway

DETAILS

  • 6 hours
  • Family Recommended
  • Snack
  • Accessibility
  • Age

OVERVIEW

Relive a bit of Alaskan history through experiences that reflect the gold rush days of Skagway. For an understanding of the importance of sled dogs both past and present, you will visit a musher’s camp in Dredge Town and watch these canines demonstrate their strength and stamina. Prospectors in the gold rush era used the breed to pull their heavy, gear-laden sleds through the snow. You will get to meet the next generation of puppies who are there for you to cuddle and hold. Puppy kisses guaranteed! You will also pan for gold just like those prospectors, except gold will be guaranteed in this case and an assayer will be nearby to weigh and evaluate your find. You will see the route the prospectors took in Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 by boarding a private car on the White Pass Railway and riding to summit of the pass, where you will celebrate the occasion with a toast. A costumed guide will describe the attractions as you take in the breathtaking panoramic views.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a musher’s camp and watch sled dogs demonstrate their strength and stamina.
• Interact with the sled dogs and puppies.
• Pan for gold much like the prospectors during the gold rush.
• Ride a private railway car to the White Pass, following a route that the prospectors took.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes a moderate amount of walking. Tour is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can make their way on and off the train as they will need to take a few steps, guest need to have a companion to assist them. Service/guide animals are allowed on this tour. However, the service/guide animal will not be allowed to enter the dog musher’s area. Please note that the tour includes a sled dog demonstration by an Iditarod musher, but the guests do not get to ride on the sled. Guests do get the same kind of interaction with the dogs & of course the puppies as on other tours just without the ride. Casual clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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    Easy
  • 2
    Moderate
  • 3
    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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