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| The Great Alaska Husky Ranch In Beautiful Gustavus, Alaska! Visitor’s Can Experience for Themselves Alaska’s State Sport - Dog Sledding! South East Alaska is where you will find our wonderful little town of Gustavus, home of the Great Alaska Husky Ranch, a sled dog training and visitor center. Visitors are treated to a tour of the Kennels, a Mushing Demonstration, and the thrill of mushing a sled dog team for yourself! |
| Governor Frank Murkowski Greeted by Ranch Owner Chris Trump |
| We were priveliged to have the Governor visit! |
Gustavus is a rare and wonderful place to visit and to be a part of. Husky Ranch owners Chris & Marilyn Trump are descendants of one of the first original homesteaders, Abraham Lincoln Parker, that came here in 1916. Chris can tell you great old-time stories about Gustavus and gold mining in Glacier Bay! The Husky Ranch is becoming a great part of our little town, starting a new tradition of an ancient art of dog sledding. Visitors from all over the world come to Glacier Bay to see the beautiful views, glaciers, wildlife and now they can also experience the thrills of dog sledding. The Great Alaska Husky Ranch is just one of many fun activities Gustavus has to offer. |
| About The Team Chena is the mother of all but one of the dogs on our team. She is Mackenzie River Husky, a rare and beautiful Husky from a highly selective breeding program in Alaska. Chena found a fantastic Pappa for the pups, a Husky-Malamute from the Yukon. It was love at first site and the result was these great dogs that you can meet here at the Husky Ranch. For more information on the history of the various husky breeds and individual pictures please visit our "Team", "Mackenzie River Husky", and "Siberian Husky" pages. |
Dog Sled Demonstrations, Kennel Tours, Greeting the Team, Mush Your Own Team Around 2 1/2 acres, & 15.00 Alaskan Fur Parkas are available to wear while Mushing for Your personal photos Open May 26th - Sept. 5th Tues. -- Sat. 3 pm to 9 pm Private Tours and Mushing Available by Appointment Only Winter and Summer Please Contact Us for any Questions or Private Tours akhuskyranch@yahoo.com Don't Go Home Without Saying You Mushed In Alaska! |
| LINKS to Great Alaskan Information |
| Iditarod Iditarod Trail Sled Dog RaceTrail Sled Dog Race |
| Alaska Visitors to Alaska are treated to Amazing sites of wild animals such as Humpback Whales and Killer Whales, Brown Bears, Black Bears, Moose, Mountain Goats, Seals, Sea Otters, Wolves and an amazing array of Bird Species. In a setting unparalleled in beauty, from the rich unspoiled forests to the icy glaciers. Glacier Bay National Park and Gustavus is where a visitor can experience it all. Hiking, kayaking, Sea life Tour boats and Glacial viewing. Fishing trips for that once in a lifetime catch. Even Golfing. But no trip to Alaska could be complete with out participating in Dog Sledding. The one thing that made life in Alaska possible. From the Native tribes to the early Pioneers. And especially the Gold Rush days. The dog sleds are a way of life for many people still in Alaska's remote places. Dog Sledding has also become a sport to test the strength and endurance for many as well, with such races as the Iditarod. |
| Summer Dog Sledding In Alaska |
| New- Mackenzie Siberian Husky Puppies Have Arrived |
| YEAH The Gift Shop is closed for the Day & There is 10 Feet of Snow LETS GO MUSHING |
| Darlene, Marilyn, & Val |
| Darlene Lee It was love at first site on her first visit to the Husky Ranch the Summer of 2003 |
| Marilyn Trump Her Dream has finally become a reality after 25 Years. She now has the Huskies she has always wanted and a Gift Shop with lots of Alaskan Character |
| Alaska Husky Ranch has Siberian Huskies and Mackenzie River Huskies |
