WILLOW DOGSLED FIELD GUIDE
Christmas Special: Dogsled a Fresh Tree Out of Willow’s Winter Woods
A guided traditional sled ride in Willow where you chop and transport a freshly cut Christmas tree and capture a holiday photo to take home.
Christmas Special: Dogsled a Fresh Tree Out of Willow’s Winter Woods.
On the Christmas Special you’ll join an experienced guide for a traditional dogsled outing from Willow, Alaska: chop and haul a fresh Christmas tree by sled across snowbound terrain and pause for a framed holiday photograph that makes the season feel immediate and handcrafted.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree by Sled
Bring a holiday ritual back to basics: participants chop a fresh tree provided during the Traditional Sled Ride, then secure it for transport on a dogsled—an old-fashioned, hands-on seasonal experience.
A Scenic Sled Ride Through Willow
Travel across winter landscape behind a team of huskies on a guided sled run that frames the activity with Alaska’s low light and snowy quiet, making the journey as memorable as the tree itself.
Christmas-Card Photo, Taken for You
The operator captures a festive photo during the outing so you leave with a shareable image—an easy way to take home a tangible souvenir of the holiday outing.
What the day feels like
What the Christmas Special Feels Like
Guided by an experienced musher, the trip strings together a brisk sled ride, hands-on tree felling and loading, and a posed photograph—an efficient, festive outing that combines active work with a scenic run through Willow’s winter woods.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Christmas Special is offered in late November and December.
The operator lists the trip duration as 1.5 hours.
All departures meet at Alaskan Husky Adventures 17th Dog.
The operator supplies the equipment needed to chop and transport a fresh Christmas tree as part of the Traditional Sled Ride.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the Christmas Special available?
The experience is available in late November and December.
How long does the outing last?
The listed duration for the trip is 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the trip?
Meet at Alaskan Husky Adventures 17th Dog.
How many people can participate?
The operator’s published capacity is up to eight people.
Is the trip suitable for children?
Children aged 3 and older may participate.
Do I need to bring cutting or sledding gear?
The operator provides everything needed to chop and transport the Christmas tree during the sled ride.
Will someone take photos during the outing?
Yes—the operator captures a commemorative holiday photo during the experience.