Meet the Team
Born into the mushing family, Ryan Redington proudly carries on the family legacy of running dogs, racing, and raising awareness for the sport of dog sledding. His grandfather, Joe Redington Sr, is known as the “Father of the Iditarod” for co-founding the 1,000 mile race in 1973, and helping to establish the route as a National Historic Trail. A dedicated heir of the sport, Ryan has been mushing ever since he “could hold onto the sled”, and has excelled at sprint and marathon sled dog races across the Midwest and Alaska. His daughter Eve and son TJ are also carrying on the family tradition of racing sled dogs.
This year Ryan reached the pinnacle of sled dog racing on March 14th, 2023 when he won the Iditarod!
Robert Redington is a third generation dog musher and the grandson of Joe Redington Sr. the founder of the Iditarod. Born and raised in Alaska, Robert grew up around sled dogs. He has not only been running sled dog tours since 2011 in Skagway and Juneau, but has run the Iditarod every year since 2016.
Robert’s partner Jae has enjoyed recreational mushing since she was 12. She has helped run sled dog tours in Skagway and Juneau with Robert. She enjoys racing, but spends a lot of her energy helping Robert prepare for the Iditarod every year. These two mushers are an incredible asset to Girdwood Summer Sled Dog Adventure.
Tyler Schmitt came to Alaska in 2004 looking for adventure. His passion for dogs led him to connect with the Redington Family. As a professional dog handler for Team Redington, Tyler focuses on year round team logistics for winter dog sled races. Tyler is a major part of why our tour operation gets a 5 out 5 on Trip Advisor!
Chris and Connie are life-long Girdwoodians and help out behind the scenes. Their famous gift shop, “Great Alaskan Tourist Trap” is located at the entrance to Girdwood. Don't let the name fool you! The Trap is a lively place to visit...an upscale gift shop with a humorous twist.
We are veteran professionals at producing what it takes to give people an enjoyable and memorable guided tour. We are all about showing you fun. Our guides are well trained to be knowledgeable and interactive with every person on every tour.
We begin operations on June 1st!
Summer Sled Dog Adventure
Tour Departures Time:
9am 1pm 4pm
Note: custom tour times available
Total Tour Time: 3 hours
Adults: $162
Children 5-12: $106
Under 5 is free!
Reservations are now being taken for the 2023 season (June 1 - Aug 31).
Make a Reservation
Call: 1-907-783-5566
Email: alyeskatours@gmail.com
Inquire in person at the Tourist Trap: Located at the entrance to Girdwood in the Tesoro Minimall. Just a 40 minute drive South of Anchorage on the New Seward Highway.
OR
Submit a reservation request
