The Iditarod Adventure 2005

The ultimate adventure for the seasoned snowmachiner or Iditarod race enthusiasts. This is an exciting expedition that will depart ahead of the Iditarod sled dog race on the Iditarod trail. We will pass through some of the most beautiful and wild country in the world during an exciting time to be in Alaska; Iditarod! Home cooked meals, great Alaskan hospitality, beautiful Alaska lodges, Northern Lights, wildlife, exciting trails and Dog Mushers will all be a part of your epic twelve days on the trail. Your trip will include two comfortable nights camped in a heated wall tent with Northern Lights sparkling above and wolves howling in the distant mountains. Our pace will keep us ahead of the dog teams but we will meet and greet the winners as they arrive in Nome, Alaska.

Trail Plan: 1049 miles  March 3 - 15, 2005

• Day 1. Mar. 3. Willow to Shell Lake Lodge 80 miles
• Day 2. Mar. 4 Race Start in Anchorage.  Shell Lake to Rainy Pass Lodge 55 Miles
• Day 3. Mar. 5 Race Restart.  Rainy Pass Lodge to Bear Creek 100 miles
• Day 4. Mar. 6 Race Restart. Bear Creek to McGrath 110 miles
• Day 5. Mar. 7 McGrath to Don’s Cabin 108 miles
• Day 6. Mar. 8 Don’s Cabin to Shageluk 108 miles
• Day 7. Mar. 9 Shageluk to Kaltag on the Yukon River 170 miles
• Day 8. Mar. 10 Kaltag to Unalakleet over the local portage 90 miles
• Day 9. Mar. 11 Unalakleet to Koyuk along the Bering Sea Coast 100 miles
• Day 10 Mar. 12 Koyuk to White Mountain through the coastal hills 100 miles
• Day 11. Mar. 13 White Mountain to Nome following the coast 70 miles
• Day 12. Mar. 14 Nome, Race Day Finish? Sightseeing and tours
• Day 13. Mar. 15 Nome/Depart for Anchorage and your final departure destination

Package price $7999.00 U.S. per person

Adventure includes snowmobile rental, riding gear, fuel, lodging, food, guide service, shuttle service, and fun!

Adventures can be modified for weather and safety reasons.

Extreme Alaska Adventures
P.O. Box 564
Willow, Alaska  99688

PH: 907-495-6111 

Fax 907-495-6112

E-Mail: bedard@mtaonline.net