Unleashing Excellence

Leadership and Team Building Lessons from the Sport of Dog Mushing

A 2-day immersive retreat in the heart of Alaska, led by Dr. Robert Forto

Lead Like a Musher. Build a Team That Pulls Together.

 In Alaska’s backcountry, sled dog teams thrive under pressure, because every role is clear, the leader knows when to push or pause, and trust runs deep. This retreat gives your team the same edge.

Unleashing Excellence is a powerful, hands-on leadership experience where teams face real challenges, gain strategic clarity, and learn to operate in sync, just like a world-class mushing team.

Retreat Highlights

  • 2-day private experience for your team (up to 10 participants)

  • Guided dog mushing across stunning wilderness trails

  • Leadership role-mapping using real sled dog team metaphors

  • Strategic planning + goal execution drills

  • Team debriefs and follow-up coaching tools

All retreats are held in Willow, Alaska, just 90 minutes from Anchorage. Travel and lodging not included.

 

Choose Your Trail

Pricing & Packages

Pulling Together

$4800
8 Participants
  • Essential 2-day experience with mushing
  • Coaching
  • Private team workshop
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Trailblazers

$5750
8 Participants
  • Essential 2-day experience with mushing
  • Pre-retreat Coaching
  • Private team workshop
  • Deeper facilitation
  • Leadership assessment
  • Follow-up coaching
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Lead Dog

$7250
8 Participants
  • Essential 2-day experience with mushing
  • Pre-retreat coaching
  • Private team workshop
  • Deeper facilitation
  • Leadership assessment
  • Executive coaching
  • Filmed team highlight reel
  • 90-day leadership plan
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Note: Can accommodate up to ten participants. Retreats are private to your group. Gear rental support available upon request.

What Leaders Are Saying

This course helped me better understand myself and how to work with others under fast-changing environments.

Jung Chen
UAA

Robert motivated me to bring my best. His passion is contagious.

Leah Morse
RMCC

This retreat gave me confidence and clarity. I’ve never grown this fast in just three days.

Trinity Treanton
UAA

You’ll be glad you worked with Robert. He brings out the best in teams.

Traci Brown
Keynote Speaker

There can be more than one way to lead. The dogs taught me that.

Colleen Forque
UAA

Thanks for what you do to spread the word about sled dogs’ incredible way of life and all things Mushing!

Jake Hway
Chilly Dogs

From chaos to cohesion. This retreat teaches more than just leadership, it delivers perspective.

Lacey McKeon
UAA

Why These Prices? A Quick Note on Value

 

Leadership retreats aren’t all created equal. Here’s how Unleashing Excellence stacks up:

  • Other retreats average $500 to $1,200 per person/day. That often includes lectures, not transformation.

  • We deliver experiential, high-touch coaching in a remote Alaskan setting, with sled dogs, role-alignment drills, and personalized feedback.

  • Our per-person rate now ranges from $600 to $900, well below typical offsite retreats of this caliber.

You’re not just paying for a memorable weekend. You’re investing in a high-performing team that knows how to communicate, adapt, and lead under pressure.

Start Your Journey

 Availability is limited. Book early for priority dates and winter season access.

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