Glacier Dog Sledding in Beautiful Southeast Alaska!

Mendenhall Glacier
Glacier Crew

Alaska Icefield Expeditions

Currently recruiting for the season from April 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2024.

Supported by the greatest staff in the industry, Alaska Icefield Expeditions executes a guest-first approach to glacier dog sledding on the Denver Glacier in Skagway as well as the Herbert, Mendenhall and Norris Glaciers in Juneau.

The Denver, Mendenhall, Herbert and Norris Glaciers lay within the Tongass National Forest, originating within the 1,500 square mile Juneau Icefield, blanketing the Coast Mountains for 100 miles along the U.S. Canada border from Juneau to Skagway.

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
16-22 people in camp
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing and meals provided while on the glacier. Positions based in town, shared housing and meal allowance
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
None

About Alaska Icefield Expeditions

Ever wonder what it would be like to live and work on a glacier?  In Alaska?  

Come join our team! Work with glacier team members to create a memorable experience for guests with sled dogs who LOVE what they do.

Not only will you get to meet people from all over the world, but you will also get to be one on one with past and future Iditarod Mushers, sled dog puppies and sled dogs in training.  There will be lots to learn and we are happy to share with you!

Come work in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Our passion for mushing and the North Country is exemplified by the personal attention guests receive from our staff.  As an Alaskan Family Owned and Operated Business, we strive to present guests with an authentic Alaskan Experience.

The Employee Experience

Fly to camp in a helicopter for your week at work. The glacier camp is ready for you.  Our camps are fully equipped with housing, sled dogs and a camp chef.  We have a number of positions available that make this once in a lifetime experience a reality. 

  • Mushers drive sled dogs and offer engaging glacier tours,
  • Tour Attendants rotate working as "Handlers" for dog teams, loading and unloading guests at helicopters as well as taking action photos.  Duties are rotated to ensure a variety of activities to keep your summer engaging. 
  • Expediters provide critical information, obtain supplies and support to camp and the home office.  

Our remote glacier camps are weather dependent. You must be in good physical shape, healthy and willing to engage in a dynamic environment.

Ideal Candidate

The best members of our team are people who love dogs and people. You will be a key member of a hard working team.  Excellent communication, timeliness, ability to work alone or with others is very important. Ability to maintain a friendly and professional attitude with co workers and guests at all times. 

The ideal candidate will be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather. Maintain a positive attitude and proactive manner throughout the work day.

Prior glacier travel experience, extended backpacking, Wilderness medicine skills and a second language are welcome. 

Room and Board

Living on a glacier is an adventure in itself and we make it easier by providing housing. 

Staff will live in vinyl Quonset huts with 2 to 4 people.  

There is a full-time cook on staff to provide all meals while on the glacier. 

Living conditions are rustic with no hot/cold running water and outhouses

One day off a week in town where hostel style housing is available. You pay for food on your day off.

Consumable recovery fee of $120/month 

Employee Perks

Besides the obvious of working in Alaska on a glacier, there are some other perks...

  • Work with a family-owned company
  • Create memorable experiences to have for a lifetime
  • Cuddle puppies!!!
  • Learn to Mush
  • Meet and make new friends
  • All Meals are provided by a full-time camp cook in camp
  • There are Performance Bonuses for Mushers
  • End of season bonus for completing the season
  • Possible comp tours on other Alaskan Adventures
  • Pro Deal Gear Discounts
  • Tips. While they are NOT solicited, as in all service industries they do occur
  • Creating lifelong friends
  • Commute to work every week in a helicopter - dependent on position.

You also get to be part of an experience that comes with a long history.  Learn from past and future Iditarod mushers, handlers, and sled dogs.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Employees will be responsible for getting to and from glacier camps in either Juneau or Skagway before and after the season.

Working in Juneau - You'll want to fly on a commercial airline (Alaska or Delta), or you can drive to Skagway and take the Alaska State Ferry to Juneau. Tips for locating to Juneau.

Working in Skagway - You'll want to drive the Alaska Highway ending in Skagway or Fly into Juneau and take the  Alaska State Ferry or a commuter flight on Alaska Seaplanes to Skagway.  Tips for locating to Skagway

We will provide transportation from the airport or ferry terminal. Should you decide to drive your own vehicle, there are places to park, however we are not responsible for loss/theft/damages.

For Fun

If you are based in Skagway or Juneau, there are many Alaskan adventures waiting for you.

  • Hiking - The Chilkoot Trail in Skagway or the Mendenhall Glacier trails in Juneau
  • Biking - The Klondike Highway in Skagway or to the foot of the Mendenhall Glacier
  • Camping - Dyea campground in Skagway or Eagle Beach in Juneau
  • Stargazing - Every night when there are no clouds
  • Cultural attractions - Many museums and historical sites related to the Gold Rush Era
  • River Float - The Mendenhall or Dyea River
  • Fishing - Salmon and Trout
  • Extra adventure - Climb Mt. Juneau or to Dewey Lakes in Skagway
  • Photography - The Tongass National Forest, largest in the US - 16 million acres, offers unending opportunities- forest, ocean, wildlife, mountains, glaciers, streams, and the cutest sled dogs

And so much more!

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Jobs in the Spotlight

Current Job Openings

    Sled Dog Handler

    $2,400.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips
    Juneau, Skagway

    We are looking for energetic and hardworking folks to join our team for the Summer! 

    We offer helicopter dogsledding tours on the Denver Glacier in Skagway and the Mendenhall, Herbert and Norris Glaciers in Juneau, Alaska.

    Duties:

    • Sled Dog Handlers will maintain guest safety and assist Mushers getting in and out of dog yards with sled dog teams.  
    • Each Sled Dog Handler is responsible for assisting Mushers in conducting safe tours.
    • Sled Dog Handlers feed, water, clean and inspect dogs daily for general health and fitness.  
    • Sled Dog Handlers will work throughout the camp and dog yards to meet the needs of the day.
    • Unloading/loading guests and supplies from the helicopter
    • Photographing action shots of guests on sleds
    • You may be assigned different duties on any given day at the Camp Manager’s discretion.
    • Cuddle puppies!!

    No experience is necessary.  

    • Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
    • Valid CPR and First Aid 
    • Must be able to lift 50lbs. 
    • Consumable recovery fee of $120/month
    • End of Season Bonus
    • Season from the beginning of May to September 

    Photographer/Tour Attendant

    $2,400.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips
    Skagway, Juneau

    We are looking for energetic and hardworking folks to join our team for the Summer! 

    We offer helicopter dogsledding tours on the Denver Glacier in Skagway and the Mendenhall, Herbert and Norris Glaciers in Juneau, Alaska.

    Duties: 

    • Unloading/loading guests and supplies from the helicopter
    • Escort guests to dog yards and introduce to the Musher
    • Photographing action shots of guests on sleds
    • Photo sales and accounting
    • Sled Dog Handler duties as assigned
    • Assists in the kitchen as needed
    • Cuddle puppies!!

    Housing and meals while on the glacier provided

    Consumable recovery fee of $120/month

    Requirements:

    • Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
    • Valid CPR and First Aid 
    • Must be able to lift 50lbs. 
    • Must be able to pass a drug test (including marijuana)
    • Must have excellent customer service skills

    End of Season Bonus

    Season from the end of April to the beginning of September 

    Photography experience preferred

    Glacier Camp Cook

    $4,750.00 - $5,500.00 / month
    Juneau, Skagway

    Do you enjoy cooking for yourself and others? Do you have a passion for healthy, delicious food? If so, we are looking for you!

    The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food preparation, food handling and a current Alaskan food handlers permit (ADEC). Your environment will be remote so organization, meal creativity, food storage awareness and meal planning are necessary. 

    Details:

    • The camps are remotely located on the Denver Glacier in Skagway, AK and the Mendenhall, Herbert and Norris Glaciers in Juneau, AK. 
    • The Camp Cook works independently, under the direction of the Camp Manager, preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to camp schedule for a crew of 10-20 employees.
    • Camp Cook is responsible for kitchen operations, maintaining sufficient groceries in camp, and scheduling, ordering, and confirming grocery and kitchen re-supply with the Expediters.
    • Responsible for following the prepared meal plan. The Camp Cook delivers a well-balanced diet consisting of ‘meat and potato’ fare with plenty of fruits and vegetables, considering allergies, dietary requests, and camp preference.
    • Camp Cooks maintain 7-10 days of dedicated food supply in reserve and display menu flexibility, considering product on hand, re-supply considerations, and operational cost.

     

    The kitchen is used by the crew throughout the day, Camp Cook provides a warm and inviting reprieve from daily operations, necessitating a positive attitude and restraint.

    Camp Cook must possess Alaska Food Worker Card and always facilitate kitchen operations according to ADEC standards.

     

    • Must be able to lift 50lbs and be able to stand for extended periods of time.
    • Must be able to work legally in the U.S.
    • Valid CPR and 1st Aid 
    • Position is seasonal and runs from the beginning of End of April through the beginning of September.
    • End of Season Bonus
    • Consumable recovery fee of $120/month

    Snowcat Operator

    $3,500.00 - $4,500.00 / month + tips
    Skagway

    Have you ever wanted to drive a Snowcat? On a Glacier?! Here is your chance to become a Snow Cat Operator!

    Duties as a Snow Cat Operator include:

    • The responsibility of operation, management, and maintenance of the Snowcat. 
    • Grooming trails, transporting guests, and camp moves.
    • Coordinates tours & timing with the Camp Manager executing tours with diligence toward safety and the cost of operating the equipment.
    • Work directly with loading/unloading helicopters
    • Helping with camp chores and other duties assigned by the Camp Manager

    Requirements:

    • Previous experience with equipment preferred
    • Valid CPR and 1st Aid
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
    • Legally able to work in the U.S.

    Room and Board is provided while on the glacier

    Consumable recovery fee of $120/month

    End of Season Bonus

    Camp Expediter

    $3,750.00 - $4,250.00 / month
    Juneau, Skagway

    Support a glacier dogsled camp which is only accessible by helicopter!

    The season runs from the second week in April through the second week of September.  Must be able to work to the end of the season.

    Job Duties include:

    • Loading/unloading supplies and gear from helicopters
    • Running errands to supply camp with needed items
    • Ordering groceries and supplies for camp
    • Radio communication

    Must have basic office skills and experience with Google Drive. Expediter needs to be a good communicator, responsible, and expect to work long hours. Must be extremely attentive to surroundings and the safety of others. Must have a positive attitude.

    Requirements:

    • Valid First Aid and CPR  
    • DOT Health Card  
    • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
    • Valid Driver's License
    • Legally able to work in the U.S.
    • Must be able to qualify for TSA badge
    • Must be able to pass a drug test (including marijuana)

    Crew housing is provided at no cost.

    Meal allowance of $500/month

    End of Season Bonus

    Dog Musher

    $3,800.00 - $4,750.00 / month + tips
    Skagway, Juneau

    Mush dogs on a Glacier in Alaska!

    Mushers provide sled dog rides to clients on designated glacier trails.  Mushers will maintain a positive outlook and attitude with dogs, guests, and coworkers. 

    • Mushers ensure that all assigned sled dogs are cared for in a competent and careful manner. 
    • Maintaining a clean dog yard and working closely with the Sled Dog Handlers, Vet Tech and Camp Manager.
    • Ensure that the Company’s operations function to the established quality of standards. 
    • Loading/unloading guests and supplies from helicopter
    • Musher will assist in general camp duties as assigned by the Camp Manager

    Requirements:

    • At least one winter season of mushing experience required.
      • If you have never mushed, apply for the entry-level Tour Attendant/Photographer /Handler position.
    • Valid CPR and First Aid
    • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
    • Legally able to work in the U.S.
    • Must be able to pass a drug test (including marijuana)

    Room and Board provided while in camp

    Consumable recovery fee of $120/month

    End of Season Bonus

    Hiring Mushers with or without sled dogs

    Maintenance

    $4,500.00 - $5,000.00 / month
    Skagway, Juneau

    Join our team in Juneau Alaska! 

    Maintenance Crew has a variety of job duties: 

    • Operating a septic pumper truck and pumping waste sent down from the glacier
    • Maintenance and upkeep on crew housing on and off the glacier. 
    • Occasional construction projects
    • Alaska State Ferry vehicle transfers
    • Vehicle maintenance
    • Must be a self starter and work well with others
    • Loading/unloading helicopters
    • Operates a variety of equipment
    • Will be called upon for a variety of jobs

    Requirements:

    • CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement preferred
    • DOT Health Card
    • Mechanically inclined or trained
    • Must be able to pass a drug test (including marijuana)
    • CPR and 1st Aid certifications
    • May be required to get a TSA badge

    The season runs from April - October 1st

    Shared housing provided at no cost

    Meal allowance of $500/month

    End of Season of Bonus

    Veterinary Technician

    $3,800.00 - $4,300.00 / month
    Juneau

    Come join our team for the summer!

    Duties:

    • Veterinary Technician will maintain inventory in all camps and vet locations Including ordering and stocking needed Veterinary supplies.

    • Vet Techs will go to glacier camp as well as visit AIE's sister company Gold Rush Dog Tours on a regular basis.  Weekly assignment as weather allows.  They will visit each dog yard and provide comments and communication to the Camp Manager/ Management/ and Company Veterinarian for each visit.

      • Communications include health and wellbeing of the individual dogs specifically along with their treatment plans and who is assigned the care . They will also comment on precautions in place for females in heat, dog houses, level yards, any dogs with a low BCS. Photos will be included in all reports.

    • The Veterinary Technician will evaluate and address any concerns brought to their attention by the Camp Manager.

      • Musher(s) will report each issue or concern to the Camp Manager and if said concern is deemed necessary for consultation, the Veterinary Technician will then be called upon to make further evaluation and obtain treatment plan in conjunction with the company vet.  They will communicate the plan verbally and in writing to camp. 

    • Veterinary Technician will then assist with properly diagnosing the issue of said dog(s) and give further evaluation to each situation. 

      • Veterinary Techn evaluation will result in either in house treatment at camp, given by responsible musher, or potentially seeking Veterinary medicine in town.

      • Vet Tech will inspect dogs on a regular basis, and no less than weekly, for BCS, injury, illness

      • Vet Tech will work closely with company vet to determine treatment plans

      • Will Maintain "Dogs First" Logs for dogs with injury, illness, puppies.

      • Will provide daily emails to management and to company vet

      • Will travel with dogs if care not available locally is required

      • Will treat/ walk/ supervise dog care of all dogs not being cared for in the dog yards.

      • Will exercise their full and complete knowledge to ensure the best care is provided.

    The final say on a dog's treatment plan is that of the Company Vet.  All instructions will be followed explicitly.

    Requirements:

    • Room provided as well as meals while in camp. 
    • End of Season Bonus
    • CPR and First Aid required
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
    • Pass random drug testing (including Marijuana)
    • Preferred third year Vet Tech from an accredited program

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