Dogsled Fantasy Campers mush in route to St. Michael, Alaska.

• Jerry Austin has raced in the Iditarod 18 times and has finished in the Top 10 six times. He is in the Iditarod Hall of Fame.
  
• The Fantasy Camp runs January through mid March, Saturday to Friday and costs $1,995, which includes all meals and lodging.
  
• Campers range in age from 7 to 70. No previous dog sledding experience is needed.
  
• Arctic parkas, bibs, mitts, boots and sleeping bags are provided.
  
• Campers travel about five hours a day and cover 25 miles.
  
• Campers feed and take care of their dogs on the trip, feeding them high-calorie meals and snacks at regular intervals. .
  
• Campers themselves eat wild game and fish, which are harvested locally.
  
• In case of emergency, at least one snowmobile accompanies each trip.

Resources

Alaska Adventure Travel
Iditarod Dog Mushing Trip
#1 Iditarod Ave.
St. Michael, AK 99659
877-923-2419
www.alaskadogsledding.com

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
www.iditarod.com
Race schedule and history

The Iditarod by Susan Beeman