Arctic Expeditions
Joe Henderson and his team of malamutes explore some of the world’s most pristine lands, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Encompassing over 19 million acres, ANWR provides an awe-inspiring backdrop for a genuinely captivating Alaskan adventure. The purpose of the expeditions is to explore the vast expanses of Alaska’s North Slope country, view the unique wildlife, and experience raw adventure.
Joe has spent over 25 winters in Alaska’s backcountry with his malamutes and has yet to see it all. To
quote Joe, “I’ve mushed tens of thousands of miles in Alaska’s arctic and have only seen a portion of it. It would take two-hundred years to cover it all. I just wish I had two, maybe three lifetimes to explore it.”
Joe is a pioneer in dog sledding in the sense that he has perfected a method of travel that is unprecedented in modern times. Never in recorded history has anyone traveled solo for up to 5 months at a time without resupply or even so much as seeing another human being. It was only within the past 4 years that Joe even began to travel with an Iridium satellite phone. Prior to that, he had absolutely no contact with civilization for months on end.
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Would you like to join Joe and the team on an Arctic Expedition?
Every few years, Joe welcomes clients to share his arctic experience. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you are interested in accompanying him, please contact us for more details and availability. (There is no availability for the 2012 season).
2013 Season - We are currently taking bookings!
- 10 days = $3600
- 12 days = $4320
- 15 days = $5400
- 21 days = $7350
Expeditions are limited to a maximum of 2 people.
Package prices include 1-day orientation, meals, extreme cold weather gear/clothing, snowshoes, a heated tent for each individual (or couple if you prefer), sleeping bags and pads, first aid supplies.
Our expeditions provide an opportunity for a hands-on experience in self-reliance. Each individual (or couple) is responsible for setting up and taking down their own tent, cooking their own meals, and gathering firewood.
These are genuine expeditions that require physical stamina and mental endurance. The dog team is there to transport your gear and supplies, giving you ample freedom to explore the arctic wilderness on snowshoes or skis. Expeditions will be tailored to each group’s abilities.
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Freighting:
Reserved for scientific research, film crews, and exploration crews.
2000 lb. weight limit. Pricing negotiable. Please contact us for more information.
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