Eleanor and Matt are amazing, friendly and the dogs are super well treated!! Come here and youll not regret it :)

We stayed in the Yurt and had a 7 mile dog sled with Eleanor. It was an amazing stay and Eleanor was incredibly helpful and made us feel very much at home - even as two city kids who were absolutely useless. Shes incredibly great at guiding and extremely knowledgeable about the local area & typical travelers needs. In terms of the dog sled ride, shes a complete pro. Her dogs are trained incredibly well and they are all super cute and friendly. My favorite moments were playing with the dogs, meeting and learning their names. Sweet pups and a great team. Definitely recommended for any trip to Alaska in the winter - you must stop here!

Worth the $95 per person. 10/10 would mush with Jim and his leaders, Shadow and Spider, when we come again!They have everything you might need for a fun and comfortable ride. I highly recommend bringing a gimbal or a GoPro to record your ride! Don’t forget to tip your musher!

Spent 1 hour on a dogsled. Owner is Super friendly. They rented us thick clothes and Alaska snow shoes to keep us warm on the ride. Dogs are cute and price is fairer compared to other dog mushing centers. 5 stars!

This was our first trip to Alaska and we went there in February for the northern lights. In the winter months there aren’t a lot of activities we find interesting but dogsledding was one of them.We arrived on time and was greeted by one of the staff working there immediately. After going over some waiver and making sure we were warm and well dressed, we were introduced to our tour guide Tom.Tom was a cool guy and his sled had 10 dogs for myself and my wife. I guess you need that many dogs for a group of 3 people including the guide.Off we went and it was a great experience sitting in the sled with a group of dogs dragging you along. The dogs were really enjoying it and they got excited even before we got started.Along the way Tom stopped a few times to allow the dogs to take a break and also allow my wife and I each standing near the back of the sled and ride along for a few minutes.The entire trip took probably 40-50 minutes. It was a long trip but it felt so short. We’ve read reviews of other dogsledding tours around Fairbanks and many of the reviews claimed they got only 20 minutes of ride for a 2 hour tour. Just Short if Magic does not do that. We booked a 1 hour trip and we got 1 hour with most of the time spent on the sled.I’d highly recommend Just Short of Magic if you want a good dogsledding experience around Fairbanks.

Rode an ATV behind 8 dogs today, as there was not quite enough snow to make it a decent ride on a sled. I loved every moment of this place, from the time I rolled up to the time I left. I was greeted by the dogs, barking in chorus, then walked to the door and was warmly greeted by Eloise and Trevor. I got an update for my clothes to some warmer ones, then went out to play with the dogs as Dennis changed teams from the last ride to mine.I took the hour ride and enjoyed every minute of it. Dennis was a wealth of knowledge and insight into the world of mushing. I pet a few more of the dogs, got some hot chocolate, and enjoyed the heated floors!

Had a great short visit there. Eleanor was kind enough to let us visit even without your availability. We were able to pat the dogs and took some photos with them :) thank you and we will definitely visit next time in town and book in advance!!!

Absolutely phenomenal experience at Just Short of Magic! My family came in for the mushing class and we all walked away saying it was a not-to-be-missed Alaska experience. Eleanor was kind and great to talk with. She had some amazing experiences to share. She, Sebastian and Darren were our mushers/instructors. All were excellent--thorough and patient with us. The dogs were so happy and incredibly friendly. We spent a while meeting them (and a while saying goodbye before leaving :)). Highly recommend the Mushing School Tour! It was the most worthwhile activity we did during our visit to Alaska.

What an awesome experience!! So much to learn and do. The dogs are friendly and so energetic. Eleanor and Darren are a wealth of knowledge. Beautiful trails.

Omg this place. The dogs and the owner Elaine and the staff are super amazing. We were a group of photographers that were there to shoot and also go on sled rides. I personally was on a ride where Darren was the musher and it was so peaceful and he also gave us a lot of info about the dogs and mushing. Totally recommend.

Eleanor and the rest of the team were awesome. They took such care of me and my husband! They made sure we had the proper attire and gear before our ride, and treated us to hot cocoa and tea after. They were very knowledgeable about their dogs and the sport and answered all of our questions. It was a blast!

We had an excellent experience! The guides were all friendly and interactive! We had plenty of time to say hi to the dogs and take pictures. We did the 30 min tour and it was the perfect length for us! Highly recommend!

The dogs were very friendly. We learned a lot about dog sledding from our rider and the sledding experience was very good.

Excellent 30 min dog sledding experience! The dogs are smart and well-trained. Eleanor and Jeremy are very nice and friendly! Highly recommend!-Chengcheng and Zi

The highlight of our Alaska trip! We were blown away by the hospitality and kindness that Eleanor showed from the moment we stepped out of the car. We are dog people and knew we had to make a stop at one of the dog mushing kennels while in Alaska. I read plenty of reviews of several locations and Just Short of Magic seemed like THE place to go. I wanted to add yet another GREAT review for Eleanor and her dogs. We got to take time and visit with each dog and I think they enjoyed it as much as we did. The only regret that we have is that we live SO far away and cant visit more frequently. Thank you Eleanor for a wonderful experience on our trip to Alaska! We hope to be back soon!

Nice people and friendly sled dogs. You will definitely spend more than two hours with dogs if you are dog lovers. Even though I got a lot of muds, I feel happy and warm with them. ️

Eleanor and her team are knowledge and caring of the dogs involved. Made visitors feel like home. A truly great experience, and make sure to stay for hot chocolate after!

We had a fabulous time with Eleanor and her dogs. The care, time and love that she puts into her animals is very apparent. Shes accommodating, knowledgeable and seems very dedicated to mushing. The trip to her house was definitely one of the most memorable activities we did while in Alaska. The ice cream was great too!

The mushing school was an Unbelievably wonderful experience! !! Will do again!!

We stayed in the Fairbanks/Denali area for a week, and this was our favorite part - we stayed two nights in the Yurt here and did the mushing school experience. Our kids loved mushing, but also getting to help with the dogs and love on them. The yurt was very cozy and comfortable for the four of us. The breakfasts were wonderful and the owner is a wonderful woman and excellent host. Definitely recommend!!!

Eleanor was awesome! She had plenty of gear for us to borrow including gloves, coats, boots, and more! Which was very reassuring that we werent going to freeze! We rode with Jeremy and his dog team for the 30 minute tour and it was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and answered all of the questions we came up with. The dogs were so sweet and so fun to play with and meet. The tour was a literal winter wonderland through the Chena River Valley and even though it was -20° Eleanor made sure we were layered correctly and we did not freeze! Our eyelashes got a bit frosty but the tour didnt suffer AT ALL despite the temperature. If you have the chance to go, dont the the temperature scare you off. DO IT! Its one of the most amazing experiences weve ever done. Thank you, it really was Just Short of Magic.

So much fun, educational and best of all Very friendly lady!! The dogs were awesome all 33 of em were friendly and super cute. Thanks for all good tips for our own dogs which were very helpful!. Totally recommend doing this while in fairbanks Alaska!

My wife & I and our two kids (12 & 11 y/o) really enjoyed our two night stay and dog sledding experience at Just Short of Magic. The owner and team really love & take care of their dogs. (They are buddies, not pets.) We stayed in the only lodging (Yurt) available at Just Short of Magic. My family and I enjoyed our Yurt experience, but it may not be for everyone. We highly recommend Just Short of Magic!!!

Best life experience!! Everybody is very friendly and professional.they can give you clothes if needed, if you are not dressed up properly. Dogs are amazing and very smart. These people love their dogs and care about them. Trails are very beautiful and long.I will come back here for sure!! Thank you so so so much!!!

Awesome time! 5 of us went in mid December. First had a great time meeting the super friendly dogs. Then were trained on mushing & hooking the dogs to the sleds. Trainers were champion mushers and really friendly. They let each of us actually drive the sleds on the hour long ride, giving commands to the dogs, controlling speed, etc. What a fantastic must-do with helpful, friendly staff!

Lovely and professional doggos gave me an extraordinary experience! I also want to give a shout-out for Matt, Eleanor, and Elky for being so friendly, informative, and most importantly passionate:) Will for sure come again and recommend to my friends.

So much fun! Eleanor and the dogs are so nice! Eleanor was very helpful, providing advice on other things to do and see while on my trip to Alaska. Highly recommend!

An amazing experience, wonderful time dog sledding & the owner was just as friendly as she was helpful. She helped us find harnesses for our own two Siberian husky dogs.

Wow. Will remember this day forever. Eleanor was lovely, gave us extra clothes to borrow so we would stay warm. The dogs are super friendly, and get so excited when going out on a run. We went on part of the Yukon quest trail. Beautiful woodland, covered in snow. Wonderful experience. When we got back, there was tea, coffee etc in Eleanors lovely warm home.

Staff was great! Dogs are awesome! You can definitely notice staff LOVE the dogs and are extremely helpful. This place was great!

Most amazing place and the staff makes you feel like family. This is THE place to go!

Absolutely breathtaking...experience of a lifetime...the staff are awesome & the dogs are beautiful...you can tell how well theyre cared for...VERY happy & friendly dogs!!! I would highly recommend visiting here to everyone!

We got a private tour. Because this was out of season it was with a 4wheel but a great experience anyway. The dogs were healthy and well cared for. They were very excited to give us a ride. We also got to play with some and feed them

My 10years old son loved the experience. Darrin was perfect educating us about the dog mushers! We all had fun!

My wife and I stayed 5 days in Eleanors yurt. We had a great experience, from her welcoming and friendly staff to her sweet and loving sled dogs and not to forget her delicious breakfasts. She made sure our car was plugged in every morning( so it wouldnt freeze) and gave us the best suggestions on what to do and where to eat. We couldnt have been happier with our stay. Everything really was Just Short of Magic.

Wonderful experience and great staff!

Great place. Well worth it. I have never done anything like that before!

Eleanor and her crew were all really fantastic humans and canines. We had a group of five, all of whom had a great time. We sledded through a beautiful sunset. It was not just short of magic, but actually was magicalifragilistic.

Wonderful tour. Dogs are friendly and fun to play with too.

Super friendly and knowledgeable hosts and well cared for and happy dogs made the ride through the woods a wonderful experience. They even have extra winter gear in case you didnt bring enough of your own.

They were all good dogs! It was a really scenic tour, and they provided big warm boots, gloves, and jackets. The mushers, staff, and of course, the pups were all very friendly.

Great experience!!

A very special experience. Highly recommend this place. Great staff. A must do activity in Alaska in winter and this is the perfect place to do it.

I would say its not Just Short of Magic, but rather TOTALLY MAGIC!. Incredible experience...both the dog sledding and sleeping in the yurt. Highly recommend!

The best company for dog sledding..

Very friendly people and dogs. Excellent run. Had a blast

Wonderful time! Couldnt have asked for a better experience from the moment we arrive until we said goodbye. Highly recommend!

Great experience. The entire staff was friendly. Couldnt have had a better day for a ride.

Try the 1hour tour it’s just perfect.

Awesome awesome place and people

We couldn’t have selected a better place to go dog mushing. The experience was truly magical, highly recommend this!

Lovely staffs and wonderful owner. Half an hour tour is enough to experience dog sledding.

Informative, fun and interesting!

We had a great time! Friendly staff and dogs.

Its an amazing place

Great place to go to relax and go on a ride

Great place

A must see in Fairbanks!

Awesome driver and dogs

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