Trail Breaker Kennel

Name: Trail Breaker Kennel
Address: 5880 Airport Industrial Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99709, US
Telephone: (907) 347-7274
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

4.9

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186 reviews

|Tours|Fairbanks, AK 99709

5880 Airport Industrial Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

(907) 347-7274

https://trailbreakerkennel.com/

Recreation, Historical Tours, Sledding

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Trail Breaker Kennels located at 5880 Airport Industrial Rd, Fairbanks, AK. It is conveniently next to the Fairbanks International Airport neighborhood. Trail Breaker Kennel specializes in Winter and Summer Alaskan Tours of the Kennel Owned by Iditarod winner Susan Butcher. Mushing Demonstrations, Winter Dog Sledding, and more!

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William K on Trip Advisor

★★

a month ago

Best Dog Sled Adventure in Alaska! What would an Alaskan trip be without experiencing a dog sledding adventure? I was lucky enough to find Trail Breaker Kennel and had the absolute best time. The dogs were truly awesome and Katrina was an amazing guide. Words can't describe how exhilariting the experience was. Can't wait to go back!

Business Response:

Thank you, William! What an honor to be the "Best Dog Sled Adventure in Alaska!" We love being able to share the truly exhilarating experience of seeing Alaska by dog team with our visitors and are so happy to have hosted you during your time in Fairbanks. A big thanks from your musher guide Katrina, our huskies, and the rest of the crew at Trail Breaker Kennel! Happy and healthy trails!

M Russell on Trip Advisor

★★

3 months ago

such a fantastic time with the pups and Tekla It was such a pleasure meeting Tekla and seeing all the wonderful pups. She really took the time to explaining the care of the dogs. 44 loud and excited, wanting to play dogs :) then she explained how the dogs are lined up behind the sled and we started to hook them up. Then they really got excited, like "LET ME GO, LET ME GO>>>" lol Then her father came out, and with them hooked up to a 4-runner ATV ( Minus an engine, since the pups are the engine LOL Then went off for a couple mile run. When they got back we un-hooked them and off into the river they went to cool off. Then it was feeding time. . If you are ever in the fairbanks area, You have to call the trail breaker kennel and go visit these outstanding animals. Plus, if your lucky enough to get Tekla to be your guide, you will be in for a great time!!

Business Response:

Thank you for the five-star review! We are so happy that you had a fantastic time with Tekla, David, and the Trail Breaker huskies. It's always a pleasure welcoming guests like you to our kennel and introducing you to our lives as mushers in Interior Alaska. Happy trails from all of us at Trail Breaker Kennel!

S1978h on Trip Advisor

★★

10 months ago

Excellence Visited today with my mother who has always wanted to do dog sledging in Alaska and being her 65 bday this year we managed to visit Fairbanks. This was the most amazing experience ever visiting such a brilliant well kept and maintained kennel. The owner/s should be very proud of their staff their especially Katrina who took us out on the sledge. She was really knowledgable and loved everything about her role and her job she had such a passion. Katrina made it a memory of a life time and being so close to Fairbanks was perfect great location. I would recommend these guys a million percent you will not be disappointed. Thank you to Katrina and everyone else who works there.

Business Response:

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are extremely lucky to have great staff members like Katrina who provide our guests with a memorable visit. It is great to hear you had an amazing experience with us, and one that you would recommend to others! Happy trails from the mushers and huskies at Trail Breaker Kennel!

And456 on Trip Advisor

★★

10 months ago

Amazing Experience We did the nighttime aurora dogsled tour, and had an amazing night! Christine and Katrina made sure that we had what we needed to stay warm before setting out (thank goodness; what we had would not have been adequate). They are great people who clearly love their dogs! We learned so much about dog sledding, and loved meeting these extremely friendly dogs! The ride in the sled was amazing. The dogs were so eager - you can tell they just love to run. And rushing along through the night like that is just unforgettable. They had a spot set up with a fire, and had hot drinks and snacks available while we waited to see the northern lights. My husband and I really enjoyed our conversation with Katrina there - learned so much about dog sledding and Fairbanks (among many other topics!). Just as we were about to head back, the aurora did make an appearance for us, but at that point, it was just icing on the cake. It really was an unforgettable experience, and we are so glad we did this with Trail Breaker Kennels. If we get back to Fairbanks (and we hope to eventually), we'll be back.

Business Response:

Thank you for coming to Trail Breaker and leaving this wonderful review. We love hearing that you had an informational and amazing night with us. We would love to have you back the next time you can make it up to Fairbanks. We know the dogs would also love to see you again! A big thank you from the mushers and huskies here!

Spencer M on Trip Advisor

★★

10 months ago

Our personal Iditarod. My wife and I had an excellent time with the dog sled ride at Trail Breaker Kennel -- even though it was -17 degrees. Christine and Katrina were great -- very personable and obviously they enjoy their work. You shouldn't miss this experience!

Business Response:

Hi Spencer! Thank you so much for coming to Trail Breaker for your dog sled ride. We are so glad Christine and Katrina gave you an experience that wasn't to be missed. A big thank you from the mushers and huskies at TBK!

Jamaal A on Trip Advisor

★★

10 months ago

Why isn’t there a ten star review option?! Imagine the coolest thing you’ve ever done, now throw in the most polite, personable, and endearing guides you can think of and BOOM...you’re close to how awesome they are. My wife and I got married last week and came up to Alaska to adventure a little bit and this was BY FAR the best part of the trip. Katrina and Christina were spectacular hosts. They were educational, informative and open to our 5,861 questions :) We had originally booked a tour for 2:00 but stayed out late doing a Northern Lights tour and they were totally cool when we called to swap the times to something later in the day. We didn’t come dressed warm enough and they gave us extra gloves pants and jackets to keep us toasty, and I haven’t even mentioned the actual ride! The dogs were all amazing (what up Charles!) and the views were breathtaking (come to think of it that may have been the cold air...nah it was the views) we even got to walk on a frozen river. The excitement, dedication to their craft, and love for the animals on site was evident from the moment we walked up to the venue. I may have used all caps one too many times in this review, but in case I haven’t gotten the point across (*clears throat*) TRAIL BREAKER KENNEL IS THE BEST DOG SLEDDING TRIP YOU CAN GO ON. *drops mic*

Business Response:

We are so in love with this review we don't know where to start! We are happy to have given you and your wife an unforgettable time at Trail Breaker with our extraordinary guides Katrina and Christine. It is amazing to be called the best dog sled ride experience. Thank you so much for coming to have fun with us! Happy trails from our crew and huskies - especially our man Charles!

BEATRIZ G on Trip Advisor

★★

a year ago

Adorei A experiência foi deliciosa. Fomos super bem recebidos e o passeio foi incrivel. Só achei q podia ser um pouco maior. Escolhemos o passeio de 1 hora e na realidade foram uns 20 min de passeio de trenó puxado pelos cães. O restante foi um ótimo bate papo e a chance de agradar os cachorros e conhecer como eles são super bem tratados, alias, praticamente como filhos. Ou seja valeu o programa, mas deveria ficar claro na reserva que o passeio em si não é de 1 hora e sim de 20 min.

Business Response:

Thank you for coming to Trail Breaker Kennel! We are glad you loved your experience! Yes, it is true our Dog Sled Ride tour is 1 hour in total. When you arrive at the kennel you are given an overview of what we do and how we take care of our dogs. We then get you all dressed for your 20 minute ride out the kennel. Our ride is 20 minutes so people do not get too cold out in the Alaskan wilderness. We are so happy you could come and learn about our dogs and lifestyle. Happy trails from all the dogs and staff at Trail Breaker Kennel!

moch on Trip Advisor

★★

a year ago

Wonderful Alaskan Experience We had a fantastic time at Trail Breaker Kennels and are so glad we did this activity. The dogs are so friendly and extremely eager and excited to go on a run! Our guide Katrina (or Christine) was super informative - right from introducing us to each dog and specifics about each of them (one likes to chew, how they are related etc.) all the way to providing us interesting tidbits throughout the ride. From the way they talk about the dogs, mushing and racing the pure joy and enthusiasm is overflowing from the guides. We were surprised to learn that our guide comes to Alaska for the winter just because she loves guiding and loves the dogs! Though it was a cold day (-10F) they provided us with warm clothing. If you are unsure ask for warm clothing and they are happy to give you all you need! The ride itself was beautiful - a variety of landscapes including snow covered forests, vast open snow fields and even sledding on a frozen river! This was truly an Alaskan experience.

Business Response:

We are so glad you had a true Alaskan experience with us! We always strive to provide people with everything they need to make their time with us memorable and exciting. Thank you for taking the time to come on a dog sled ride with us! Happy trails from the mushers and huskies at Trail Breaker Kennel!

RRG on Trip Advisor

★★

a year ago

A great experience with wonderful staff We booked a sled trip last minute on a very cold day. After we booked online, they called to see if we would prefer to move our start time to later in the day when it was a bit warmer (ok, more like less cold). We were prepared for the low temps, but it was very considerate of them to contact us. We took them up on the later start time. We had a great time. The hosts were very friendly, and I love doing business with people who are so passionate and excited about what they do. Our guide Katrina (I hope I have her name right - I'm terrible at remembering such things) was excellent, and made our experience one of the best parts of our trip to Alaska. Truly a wonderful experience.

Business Response:

Thank you for letting us know about your wonderful experience on your dog sled ride! We are extremely lucky to have great guides like Katrina who can give our guests an excellent tour. It's great to hear your time with us was one of the best parts of your trip to Alaska! A big thank you from the staff and dogs at Trail Breaker Kennel!