Musher's Camp & Gold Panning

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

WHAT YOU VISIT

Dyea Musher's Camp
Your tour begins with an approximate 45-minute scenic drive to the dog camp. Along the way, guides fill you in on the rich history of Skagway and Dyea with a narrated tour. Over 100 years ago, these two towns were filled with over 10,000 stampeders full of gold fever. The Musher's Camp is a dogsled summer training grounds for athletes who have competed in world-renowned races like the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest. Enjoy a "Kennel Talk" where your hosts explain what it takes to be a musher, share their passion for dog sledding and happily answer your questions. Then, you'll meet the dogs!

Gold Panning
Next, you have the opportunity to pan for gold in the riverside sluice! Your guide will show you the art of gold panning and you can test your own luck. Gold is guaranteed. Afterwards, you can take a leisurely self-guided hike along a scenic trail or relax in the saloon with a deck overlooking a picturesque stream.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
What could be cuter than taking a selfie with sled dogs?

SHOPPING
Before returning to the ship, you can browse the mercantile in search of that perfect souvenir.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your journey begins with an entertaining historic tour through downtown Skagway and along nine miles of stunning coastline to the Musher's Camp in Dyea.

Special Notes:

Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers to be prepared for any type of weather. Guests must be able to raise their legs 12 inches to accommodate several steps. In order to participate, children must be able to understand the rules of interaction with the dogs and a parent or guardian must be present to supervise any interaction.

Liability waiver is required to be signed in the presence of the tour operator.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children between the ages of 16 and 18 must have a signed parental consent form and provide advance notice to participate without a parent or guardian.