Welcome to Tagish Lake Kennel
Join veteran 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 almost 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.
Tutshi Sled Dog Summer Tours
Located at Km 78.5 on the South Klondike Highway. Tutshi Sleddog Tours is operated by Tagish Lake Kennel but run at a different location.
Come to tour an authentic mushers summer camp—and take a sled dog cart ride on our scenic alpine trail. Join veteran Iditarod and Yukon Quest veterans Michelle Phillips, Ed Hopkins and their friendly, loyal and well-cared-for Alaskan Huskies at their breathtaking summer mushing camp.
Meet our super-friendly canine athletes.
Learn all about life as a long distance musher.
Check out all the gear and stand on the runners of a racing sled.
Hear some tales from the trail.
Cuddle with our newest athletes: the puppies!
Experience the thrill as you ride on a sturdy UTV (side-by-side) pulled by 14 well-trained sled dogs along our stunning mountain vista trail.
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Call us at 867-332-2768/867-332-3711 to reach for the top! Michelle’s Blog Post
Tagish Lake Kennel news January 2018
Good morning! I hope this newsletter finds you all in good health and high spirits! All is well at Tagish Lake Kennel. We just finished packing for the 1000 mile Yukon Quest race... READ MORE
Tagish Lake Kennel News December 2017
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all! We are sending tons of love and joy from Tagish Lake kennel to all of you. Thank you so much for your support and... READ MORE
Tagish Lake Kennel news April 2017
Happy spring to you all! The swans have arrived here at Tagish Lake and that signals an end to our sledding season. We see incredible bird life this time of year and sadly... READ MORE
December training
Gearing up for a busy racing season. We are running the 2016 Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. As well we will be entering two teams in the Copper Basin 300, a team in... READ MORE