Yukon Expeditions:
Your Authentic Northern Territory
Adventure
Begins Here!
Discover the Yukon's Premier Sledding Experience With
Tagish Lake Kennel's Renowned Mushers - Michelle Phillips & Ed Hopkins
Winter Mushing Tours
Ready to create cherished winter memories? Experience the thrill of mushing your own sled team at Tagish Lake Kennel, where dog care and excellence go hand in hand. Learn from renowned Iditarod and Yukon Quest racers Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins, guided by their team of friendly, spirited canine athletes.
Winter Glamping Tours
Escape to Nature with a Magical Dog Sledding Adventure! Discover the perfect blend of wilderness and wonder with our exclusive getaway. Spend nights immersed in nature's beauty, guided by the incredible huskies of Tagish Lake Kennel. Customize your stay to match your dream adventure. Ready to create unforgettable memories? Contact us today!
Tutshi Sled Dog Summer Tours
Experience the Thrill of Tutshi Sleddog Tours! Located at Km 78.5 on the South Klondike Highway, our authentic musher’s summer camp offers an unforgettable adventure with stunning alpine views. No reservations needed—join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
Experience the raw beauty of the North through a time-honored tradition. Our world-class dog sledding adventures blend local expertise, authentic wilderness encounters, and the unparalleled spirit of Yukon exploration.
Your Arctic Adventure Awaits
🐾 Locally Owned & Operated
🏆 Award-Winning Yukon Experiences
Connect with Us:
📞 867-332-2768
✉️ tagishsleddog@gmail.com
About Tagish Lake Kennel
Join veteran Yukon Quest & Iditarod long-distance mushers Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins on an authentic winter or summer dog mushing experience—or as a sponsor of their racing teams.
Together Michelle and Ed have a combined experience of over 50 years working with and caring for their Alaskan Husky athletes. Their devotion to the health and well-being of their 60 canine friends has earned them numerous awards and a glowing reputation in the industry.
Come to meet the friendly, happy, and beautiful sled dogs. Learn how to mush your own team on an unforgettable winter dog sledding adventure through the breathtaking Southern Lakes. Or come to tour our summer camp at Tutshi Lake for cart rides, a musher’s presentation, and to meet the puppies
Tagish Lake Kennel is a sled-dog paradise just waiting for you to discover.
Why Choose Tagish Lake Kennel?
Yukoner owned and operated since 1999
✓ Tlk is known for its great dog care. Michelle & Ed have received many vet care awards over the years.
✓ You will drive an extremely well trained dog tea. Many of the dogs in the teams have run the 1000 mile Iditarod and Yukon Quest.
✓ There is a small group to guide ratio. WE care about a quality tour for the client and for the dogs!
✓ Most of the TLK dogs have been born and raised in the kennel.
✓ Southern Lakes scenery is phenomenal!
✓ The drive is well worth the spectacular views.
Testimonials
Amazing Experience
What a fun tour! Ed was friendly and knowledgeable, and we had some great conversations while the dogs eagerly pulled our sled across the beautiful landscape. It was an unforgettable experience!
Time of our lives
Gwen our guide for 4 hours was truly amazing. Professional, informative, kind & caring to us and certainly the dogs. Toured thru the wilderness and atop Tagish lake. Camp fire lunch (he was a chef for 17 years) and snack for the dogs. we forgot our hand warmers but he had them. A 10 min snowmobile ride from Southern Lakes Resort.
Great experience.
Michelle Phillips, the owner of this kennel was knowledgeable and fun. She fascinated us with her story of running the Iditarod. You can just feel how much her and her staff live these dogs. We enjoyed our “mushing” with them. High recommended.
2024 - 2025 Yukon Quest and Iditarod Race Sponsors
Tagish Lake Kennel would also like to thank:
Spike Fortier, Doug & Marnie Vollman
Friends, Family and Volunteers, Dog Sponsors, and Our Amazing Handlers