Yellow Snow Adventures - Dog Sled Tours & Rides

DOG SLED RIDES & TOURS - P.O. BOX 1204 - WILLOW, ALASKA 99688
907-715-4991 or 301-616-4996

A brief description of sled dog breeds may be helpful in understanding the sport of dogsledding. Alaskan huskies are a mixed breed of Siberian husky, hound and in some case Labrador retrievers. They are bred for speed and are highly desirable for racing, especially sprint. Many consider them the "thoroughbreds" of sled dogs.

Siberian huskies come from thousands of years of breeding and natural selection has produced this medium sized, highly energetic dog. They are best suited for light loads over long distances.

Alaskan Malamutes are considered freighting dogs. They are known for endurance and incredible strength but tend to run at a much slower pace. They are known as the "draft horse" of sled dogs.

Canadian Inuit dogs come from the northern coastal regions of Alaska and Canada. They are bred to pull freight sleds and hunt. Considered dogs of great endurance but also have the balance of toughness and strength.

Yellow Snow Kennels is home to 27 sled dogs ranging from Alaskans, Canadian Inuit and Siberian huskies. The dogs have been adopted over a four year period after a long search for experienced, compatible, and people friendly dogs. The dogs come from New Hampshire, New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia and Maryland. As with humans, each dog has a unique personality, individual character traits, and some come with their own opinion of how the team should run.

	MISS JENA - the first YSK dog, is a 9 year old Alaskan husky who runs lead and team positions and came from Hall’s Kennel, Jackson, Michigan. She is the nurturer of the kennel.
CHEROKEE (nickname "Handsome") - he and Sioux are 8 year old Alaskan siblings from Alder Creek Kennel, Kingston Michigan. He is my main leader and hates to let any team pass him. He and Apache play hide –n-seek and keep away with the ball.
	SIOUX (Sioux Boo) - she is the other main leader. Her curiosity gets her into trouble occasionally when she catches wind of a critter along the trail. She and Snowy are kennel buddies and take turns bathing each other.
PHANTOM (Bunny Rabbit) - an 8 year old Alaskan from Ely, Minnesota. He runs all positions. He is very fast and loves to chase any thing that crosses his path.
	SNOWY - is a 9 year old Alaskan who begs to run. Her origin is unknown but her spunk is unmatched. She has gnawed her way out of her kennel to keep from being left behind. She is retired and has freedom to run as she likes to visit all the other dogs.
WILLY (Wee Willy) - a 9 year old Siberian from Wild Wind Kennels, Spring Valley, Minnesota. Willy loves to give kisses and have his belly rubbed.
	JT (Johnny) - a five year old Siberian who also came from Wild Wind Kennels he is retired but wants to run anyway. He has dimples.
CHESTER - an 11 year old Siberian husky from Mishawum Kennels, Sandown, New Hampshire. He sleeps with a pillow usually objects in his yard. Now retired he is also a father and grandfather.
	SKIPPY - she’s a 9 year old Alaskan from Victor, New York. She is littermate and sibling to Reese and Rocky. She runs point or lead and prefers a male teammate.
REESE - sibling to Skippy and Rocky she is shy at first but is known to give kisses on occasion. She also likes to flirt with Cinco and Gonzo.
	APACHE - (Double D)- is a sibling and littermate to Cherokee and Sioux. He is taller than his brother and is quite handsome. Nicknamed by his previous owner for being a big boob. He has been retired due to hypoglycemic but is still the ball player in the kennel.
DRIFTER (Gentle Boy) - is 11 and a half sibling to Apache and his siblings. He is my largest Alaskan can run any position. He loves to give hugs and kisses, hence his nickname.
	ACADIA (Katie) - she is a 9 year old Siberian from Last Chance Kennels, Mancelona, Michigan. She is mother to Takotna and loves to give kisses and have her chest rubbed. She is a leader and helps train new leaders and puppies.
GONZO - a 6 year old Siberian, also from Last Chance Kennels. He runs wheel and is the choir director as he starts the chorus every morning and evening. He loves to stand on top of his dog box for lovin’s.
.	NIKITA (Pigpen) - she’s 6 year old Siberian who was diagnosed with glyocouma in 2007. Despite all medical treatments known we had to have her eyes removed for her comfort. Niki loves to get dirty and torment Koyuk . She still runs with the team but only during fall training runs
SHADOW (Mr. Elusive) - a 7 year old Siberian husky rescued with “Niki”. He loves to talk and lives to dig holes no matter what he is placed on. He is quite camera shy. Could he be the YSDSA logo dog???
	FROSTY (the Snow Dog) - a 5 year old long hair Siberian who loves to dig and stay dirty. He rather sightsee than pull but when he decides to work his strength is a great asset to the team.
SEQUOIA - a 5 year old Siberian who likes to run lead but gets distracted easily. She and Chester are the parents of a litter of five, 3 of which run here in AK. She has a lot of spunk and loves to give lots of kisses.
	TIMBER - a 5 year old Siberian that is constantly on the go. He loves to pick on Acadia his kennel mate and hates thunder, gun shots, or any loud bang.
CINCO - a 2 year old from Chester and Sequioa who runs wheel position. He loves to work and pulls with the enthusiasm of his Dad.
	KOYUK –a 2 year old sibling to Cinco and Orca. She is training to be a leader and loves to play with Niki and Quiver.
ORCA –the other 2 year old sibling who runs point or team. She and her sister Juneau look a lot alike. She always wants to go and often runs with puppies in training.
	GEMINI (Cutie) a bi-eyed Alaskan who runs lead and recently had a litter of 4 puppies. Her small build doesn’t do her work attitude justice. She is full of bounce and drive.
LUCKY –a 3 year old who never stops running. She runs team but may be a candidate for lead as her endless drive would be a huge asset.
	DENALI – a 6 year old leader who completed the Iditarod in 06,07. She recently had a litter of 6 pups whom all seem to have her toughness and attitude.
TREK – a 4 year old who runs team or wheel. He’s trained above the Artic Circle and knows what work is all about. He and Aussie look like siblings and play together in the kennel.
	AUSSIE –a 2 year old leader from Togo, MN. She loves to give hugs and torment Trek by stealing his bowl.
ZEPHER – a 10 year old who is visiting for the year and is the father to Gemini and Denali’s puppies. He has completed the Iditarod 8 times and is also from the Nelson Kennel.
	ARROW –a 3 year old pointer mix that runs team and wheel. Due to her thin coat she wears a jacket most of the winter. She is the mother of Noc, Quiver, and Fletch.
BON BON –a 7 year old who runs team with Trek. She loves to talk when she is getting hooked up and is the mother of “Carhart”.
	BRONX –a 8 year old leader who ran the Iditarod in 03. He always has something to say on the trail and is the father to several dogs in the kennel.
JADE –a 6 year old who runs circles around the other dogs. She runs point and team and is the mother of Hercules, Lyra and Scorpious.
	MADDOX –a 8 year old who runs team or wheel. He completed the Iditarod in 2002 and is the father of Levi, Calico, Noc and Quiver.