The Thrilling World of Dog Sledding in Fairbanks Are you ready for an exhilarating adventure in the snowy wilderness?  Look no further than the exciting world of dog sledding, also known as mushing!  And if you’re looking for the perfect destination to experience this unique winter sport, Fairbanks, Alaska, should be top on your list....Read More

What Is the Yukon Quest? The renowned Yukon Quest is a 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race, named for the “highway of the north,” which is made up of the Yukon River and the land routes historically used by prospectors, adventurers, and carriers of mail and supplies between the Klondike gold fields and those in...Read More

The Seasons Are Changing At Trail Breaker Kennel We are ready to usher in the Fall here in Fairbanks! As we have wrapped up our 2022 Summer season, we wanted to send out a big “Thank you!” to all our fantastic guests who have visited us this summer. It’s been so lovely to welcome people...Read More

Enjoying The Summer With Our Sled Dogs Summertime in Fairbanks at Trail Breaker Kennel means lots of tours and lots of love for our sled dogs and puppies! This summer, we have been lucky enough to partner with several new tour companies to bring their guests an authentic sled dog experience and an exciting look...Read More

 What Breed Is An Alaskan Husky Sled Dog? We often get asked, what makes a dog a sled dog? And, what exactly is an Alaskan Husky? Many also remark that the dogs that take them on their Alaskan sled ride look a lot like a dog they’ve seen before. We will give you some basic...Read More

Our Time In Eureka, Alaska As winter approaches, we are filled with gratitude as we prepare for the season ahead. The entire kennel, puppies to retirees, are out in Eureka, Alaska until December. For those unfamiliar with Trail Breaker history, Eureka is the community roughly four hours north of Fairbanks where kennel founders Susan Butcher...Read More

Meet the Mushers at Trail Breaker Kennel: Riley Dyche  What is it like to be an Alaskan musher? That’s a good question that we get a lot. Earlier this season we sat down with Tekla Monson to chat about her first sled dog race. Today, we are chatting with veteran Iditarod and Yukon Quest musher...Read More

Meet the Mushers at Trail Breaker Kennel: Tekla Monson What is it like to be an Alaskan musher? That’s a good question that we get a lot. Today we will introduce you to Tekla Monson, one of Trail Breaker Kennel’s mushers who are about to hit the race trail. Tekla Monson is the eldest daughter...Read More

Things to Know About Your Trail Breaker Kennel Winter Tour in Fairbanks, Alaska Before we get started on what to wear for an Alaskan dog sled tour, Yes, you need to reserve your spot on a winter tour with us at Trail Breaker Kennel. We do not accept walk-ups. You can book your tour here....Read More

Trust is Where The Journey Starts Susan Butcher, Trail Breaker Kennel’s founder, and four-time Iditarod champion accredited her groundbreaking career in the sport of dog mushing to her deep connection with her Alaskan husky teammates. Susan raised all of the dogs she raced with from the time they were puppies. She believed that bonding with...Read More