Lumberjack Show and Axe Throw Challenge
Overview
Celebrate southeast Alaska's rich logging history on this rip-roaring good time with quality entertainment for all ages! First join the crowd and cheer as you watch the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. The show is followed by a once in a lifetime chance to learn how to throw a double bit axe! Alaska's frontier lumberjacks battle British Columbia's premier woodsmen in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of "Bull of the Woods". Watch these world champion athletes compete in chopping, sawing, axe throwing, log rolling and a thrilling 50-foot tree climb while your host delights with lumberjack lore. Then the fun continues as you compete in a thrilling Axe Throwing Competition. You'll learn the art of throwing a 5lb double bit axe, and then after a little practice you will go head to head in a competition against other participants.
What's Included
- Use of double bitted throwing axe
- Licensed English speaking Guide
- Tips/Gratuities
Meeting Location
420 Spruce Mill Way
Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Celebrate southeast Alaska's rich logging history on this rip-roaring good time with quality entertainment for all ages! First join the crowd and cheer as you watch the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. The show is followed by a once in a lifetime chance to learn how to throw a double bit axe! Alaska's frontier lumberjacks battle British Columbia's premier woodsmen in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of "Bull of the Woods". Watch these world champion athletes compete in chopping, sawing, axe throwing, log rolling and a thrilling 50-foot tree climb while your host delights with lumberjack lore.* Then the fun continues as you compete in a thrilling Axe Throwing Competition. You'll learn the art of throwing a 5lb double bit axe, and then after a little practice you will go head to head in a competition against other participants.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guest must be able-bodied and have full use of their arms.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5493500P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- Use of double bitted throwing axe.
- Licensed English speaking Guide.
- Tips/Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lumberjack Show and Axe Throw Challenge is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guest must be able-bodied and have full use of their arms.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lumberjack Show and Axe Throw Challenge will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of double bitted throwing axe
- Licensed English speaking Guide
- Tips/Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guest must be able-bodied and have full use of their arms.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
