Iditarod Chase the Race Day Tour

 Sorry - try us again next year!  This was a great trip.

Join Rust’s Flying Service to “Chase the Race” up the Iditarod Trail to the 7th checkpoint at Rainy Pass Lodge.  Leaving the morning of Monday March 7th from Anchorage, we will pick up the trail near the Skwentna checkpoint and follow it as it climbs to Finger Lake, then up the Happy River Steps to the Rainy Pass Check Point at Puntilla Lake.  View the spectacular and rugged scenery and spot teams making their way up the trail to the checkpoint. This unique look at the race will put you in the middle of the action as mushers and their teams arrive and prepare to cross the Alaska Range through Rainy Pass then exit down through the treacherous Dalzell Gorge.  Ample time is allotted to take in the sights and enjoy a home style meal at Rainy Pass Lodge. 

Though not running in the race, you will have to endure the elements during your stay on the ground, making appropriate winter gear a requirement.  Dress warmly and in multiple layers; hat and gloves, jacket and warm boots suitable for standing outside in freezing temperatures.  Departing the checkpoint at around 4:00pm, we will head for Anchorage, once again enjoying from above the view of the Iditarod Trail and what has been called “The Last Great Race on Earth”.

Cost: $not determined for 2012 yet
Duration: 7-8 hours.

Leaving Anchorage approximately 10:00am and returning to Anchorage approximately 5-6pm. 

Rust’s Mid SeasonBooking Special - 5% off

Glacier and Wildlife flightseeing

Book through July 31, 2011

Rust’s is offering 5% off the Glacier and Wildlife Tour (Deborah's favorite tour) flightseeing trips through August, 2011. You must book by July 31, 2011.

Please use the GW5 code when using on line booking; this offer is applicable to direct bookings with Rust’s Flying Service only and applies to either of the PWS tours.  Call us to discuss the perfect trip for you. We are flexible about changing dates if your Alaska travel plans change and we will do what we can to accommodate you.

The Fine Print: The trip must be booked and paid for by July 31, 2011. The discount applies to trips booked directly with Rust’s, by internet booking, fax or email.  The discount is only for trips booked during the period through July 31, 2011. There are no refunds unless Rust’s Flying Service cancels the trip.

Check back next year for fishing specials!

This is one of our most popular day trips; this flight takes you to a Susitna River drainage fishing spot.  You will fly a short distance from Anchorage, land on a river, transfer to a fishing lodge, meet your fishing guide and spend the day fishing for salmon, trout or grayling depending on what fish is running when you can go.  A hot lunch at the lodge is included and all fishing gear.  You must obtain your license at Rust's for this special offer. Enjoy pursuing Alaskan fish in the day long fishing adventures.

Call or book online with Rust’s today and save!

(Must mention Web Special Code FishLicense)

The fine print:

Expired for 2011; you must book directly in advance with Rust's via an email or bookings on our web site. Does not include a king salmon stamp. May not be combined with any other discount or offer.