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Gold, Sleds, BBQ and Tall Tales

  • Gold, Sleds & S’mores
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Time-travel to 1898 with your costumed guide for gold panning, a sled-dog demo, a Klondike dredge tour, and a BBQ with drinks and campfire treats!
Take a bus through historic Skagway with your in-character host, then strike it rich at Gold Rush Training Camp: master gold panning in heated troughs, weigh your take, and claim your valuable prize. Meet mushers and canine athletes, watch a fast training lap, and snuggle husky puppies. Tour the restored Sixty Mile Dredge, then refuel with an Alaskan BBQ & local brews before stories and songs by the fire—complete with s’mores or floats. Return rich with memories and tall tales!

Energy Level

Duration

4.5 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Yes

Alaska Elevated Shore Things Tag

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • Learn the fascinating history of the Gold Rush era in Skagway

  • Meet mushers and their pups

  • Learn how to pan for gold and keep what you find

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  • This Shore Thing is accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as long as Sailors can navigate a few steps on their own

  • Wheelchair accessible vehicle available upon request

  • Weather can vary throughout the day; layers are recommended as well as a rain jacket

  • 2 beers or glasses of wine are included

  • Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience

  • Tour order may vary

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