Alaska Horse Adventures LLC, Palmer

The guides at Alaska Horse Adventures lead trail rides year-round, their steeds galloping over lush summer greenery and dancing through winter's silent, snowy woods. Rides might entail a two-hour tour of the surrounding wilderness or a full-day trip that dives deep into the Chugach Mountains. While trotting through fresh powder, gnawing on flowers with your equine, or cuddling up during a horse-drawn sleigh ride, you might come across moose, hawks, and other wildlife. Alaska Horse Adventures also organizes pack trips to help those on longer hauls transport their equipment.