IDITAROD – “CHASE THE RACE”
Sunday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 4
Join K2 Aviation in 2025 to “Chase the Race” up the Iditarod Trail to the 4th checkpoint at Rainy Pass Lodge. We’ll depart Talkeetna following the Willow re-start and 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.
You’ll be in the middle of the action as the mushers and their teams arrive at the checkpoint. Witness mushers laying down hay, feeding their dogs, and taking a bit of a breather before continuing on the trail. Few have the opportunity to enjoy this type of up close and personal view of the race!
Starting From: $575 + Taxes and Fees
Duration varies by day
Official Start Willow and Trailside BBQ
Sunday, March 2 @ 11:00 am
Duration: 7 Hours Cost: $575 + Taxes and Fees
Our adventure begins at our office in Talkeetna, where we’ll board our planes and take off for the thrilling journey to Willow for the official start of the 2025 Iditarod! As we soar over the stunning Susitna Valley, keep an eye out for fans gathered on frozen lakes, eagerly awaiting the start of this epic race. Arriving in Willow, we’ll take a short walk to the heart of the action: the start line. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere as mushers and their teams take off on the last great race! After joining in the excitement, we’ll return to the plane and follow the trail where your pilot will touch down on the frozen Yentna River at the Iditarod Trailside Lodge. Here you’ll join your lodge hosts and locals for a bit of “trailgating” including a full bbq and fire pit. Depending on trail conditions you may catch the the first few mushers pass before returning to Talkeetna at sunset.
Rainy Pass Checkpoint
Monday, March 3 @ 9:30 am
Duration: 7 Hours Cost: $725 + Taxes and Fees
Depart Talkeetna on Monday, March 3rd, and soar above the stunning Alaskan wilderness to Rainy Pass Lodge, the fourth checkpoint of the Iditarod Trail. Be there as mushers and their determined dog teams arrive at the checkpoint. Watch as they tend to their furry athletes, refuel, and prepare for the next leg of the race. Enjoy delicious trailside refreshments, savor a hearty lunch, and mingle with other passionate fans. This is your chance for an unforgettable adventure that few others will experience.
Nikolai Checkpoint
Tuesday, March 4 @ 9:30 am
Duration: 9 Hours Cost: $1,280 + Taxes and Fees
