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Snowmobile & Dogsledding Adventure | Yukon Quest Trail
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3 Days Snowmachine Adventure on the Yukon Quest trails.
5 Days Dog Sledding Adventure at Fish Lake, Yukon.
This is an exciting tour filled with fun and adventure for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to experience the true north in both the traditional and modern way of transportation. Spend 3 days traveling the Yukon Quest Trail on a guided snow machine tour. Experience the beauty and the rugged wilderness in this area and appreciate the courage, will power and sheer determination of those who race the toughest dog sled race in the world – The Yukon Quest. Then step back in time and try your hand at the traditional transportation of the north at Sky High Wilderness Ranch. Spend your days mushing your own team through the pristine wilderness of the Fish Lake area. Relax in the evenings with a shower, sauna or snuggled up by the fire recounting your day's adventure with others on your tour! We do everything we can to ensure that this is your adventure of a lifetime and that you go home with many happy memories of your visit to the Yukon.5 Days Dog Sledding Adventure at Fish Lake, Yukon.
- Please note that dog sledding is comparable to cross country skiing and does require you to be in relatively good physical shape.
- All our tours are guided for your safety. Before commencing on any trip, we provide basic training on how to operate and ride a snowmobile/dogsled safely. Snow machine helmets are provided and we supply warm high-quality winter outer clothing and boots - if required. All our guides are fully certified, always travel with a SAT phone and a well stocked First Aid Kit on any snowmobile/dog sled tour.
- We do recommend that you arrive the day before your tour. Whether you arrive the day of your tour or days before don't worry we'll take care of you. All clients will be picked up at the airport upon arrival and taken to a hotel or straight to the ranch. Pre and Post nights can be booked for you upon request.
Itinerary
Day 1 Wednesday
We will meet you at your hotel lobby at 10:00 am. After a brief stop at Up North Adventures for paperwork and gear check, we leave for the trailhead where guests receive their snow machine orientation and safety lesson. After checking to make sure everyone is ready, we leave for our 3 day adventure! The rest of the morning will be spent snowmobiling north towards Braeburn. Enjoy lunch on the trail before continuing to our first camp – an evening spent in a traditional wall tent! (L,D)
We will meet you at your hotel lobby at 10:00 am. After a brief stop at Up North Adventures for paperwork and gear check, we leave for the trailhead where guests receive their snow machine orientation and safety lesson. After checking to make sure everyone is ready, we leave for our 3 day adventure! The rest of the morning will be spent snowmobiling north towards Braeburn. Enjoy lunch on the trail before continuing to our first camp – an evening spent in a traditional wall tent! (L,D)
Day 2 Thursday
We start the morning with a hearty breakfast at the Wall Tents, after which we break camp and continue to Braeburn. We’ll have a quick stop for fresh cinnamon buns at the Braeburn Lodge before continuing to Coghlan Lake Lodge, our stop for the evening. Lunch on trail. (B,L,D)
We start the morning with a hearty breakfast at the Wall Tents, after which we break camp and continue to Braeburn. We’ll have a quick stop for fresh cinnamon buns at the Braeburn Lodge before continuing to Coghlan Lake Lodge, our stop for the evening. Lunch on trail. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Friday
This is our final day. The morning is spent packing up and checking gear before departing down the trail for Deep Creek. Enjoy a hot lunch on the trail and then rendezvous with the shuttle driver in the early afternoon for return to Whitehorse. Guests return to their hotel that afternoon. (B,L,)
This is our final day. The morning is spent packing up and checking gear before departing down the trail for Deep Creek. Enjoy a hot lunch on the trail and then rendezvous with the shuttle driver in the early afternoon for return to Whitehorse. Guests return to their hotel that afternoon. (B,L,)
Day 4 Saturday
Now experience traditional travel by dog sled! You will be picked up at 10AM in the hotel lobby. As a group we will do some last minute shopping and pick up any items missing from the packing list. Afterwards we drive to the Sky High Wilderness Ranch, 20km South of Whitehorse where we outfit you with your expedition clothing. Enjoy a hot lunch and then be introduced to your 4 legged companions for the tour. Now you learn the basics of; dog care, checking their feet and shoulders, dog massage, sledding and parts of the sled. Harness your team, hook up and go for your very first run! Take in the untouched beauty of the northern wilderness. After taking care of the dogs, cleaning and feeding we can enjoy the sauna, have a shower, hot dinner and cozy up by the fire. (L,D)
Now experience traditional travel by dog sled! You will be picked up at 10AM in the hotel lobby. As a group we will do some last minute shopping and pick up any items missing from the packing list. Afterwards we drive to the Sky High Wilderness Ranch, 20km South of Whitehorse where we outfit you with your expedition clothing. Enjoy a hot lunch and then be introduced to your 4 legged companions for the tour. Now you learn the basics of; dog care, checking their feet and shoulders, dog massage, sledding and parts of the sled. Harness your team, hook up and go for your very first run! Take in the untouched beauty of the northern wilderness. After taking care of the dogs, cleaning and feeding we can enjoy the sauna, have a shower, hot dinner and cozy up by the fire. (L,D)
Lodge at Sky High Wilderness Ranch Day 5 Sunday
While the morning sun lifts slowly over the magnificent horizon, we say good morning to our new canine friends and ensure they are fed, watered and happy. Then we sit in the comfort of our lodge dining room having breakfast and plan our day. Today we cover approx 35km in distance driving towards secluded Jackson Lake. The only sound will be the runners in the snow, the working dogs, and your words of encouragement. This is the day that you begin to know each dog's personality and form a bond that only man and dog can understand. With every stop, praise and show of affection for your dogs, they will learn to trust you and you to trust them. Relax in our sod roof sauna before retiring for the night. Overnight at Sky High Wilderness Ranch. (B,L,D)
While the morning sun lifts slowly over the magnificent horizon, we say good morning to our new canine friends and ensure they are fed, watered and happy. Then we sit in the comfort of our lodge dining room having breakfast and plan our day. Today we cover approx 35km in distance driving towards secluded Jackson Lake. The only sound will be the runners in the snow, the working dogs, and your words of encouragement. This is the day that you begin to know each dog's personality and form a bond that only man and dog can understand. With every stop, praise and show of affection for your dogs, they will learn to trust you and you to trust them. Relax in our sod roof sauna before retiring for the night. Overnight at Sky High Wilderness Ranch. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Monday
Today your team will pull you east of the ranch. As we climb in elevation we are heading onto an old abandoned mining road on McIntyre Mountain. Enjoy the rugged landscape of the coastal mountains nestling Fish Lake in it's valley. Keep an eye out for wildlife - you never know what you might see! Return to Sky High lodge for the night. Take care of the dogs, then curl up by the fire or sit around the dinner table recounting your adventures with others. There is a dinner and a gravity fed shower waiting for you in the main lodge. (B,L,D)
Today your team will pull you east of the ranch. As we climb in elevation we are heading onto an old abandoned mining road on McIntyre Mountain. Enjoy the rugged landscape of the coastal mountains nestling Fish Lake in it's valley. Keep an eye out for wildlife - you never know what you might see! Return to Sky High lodge for the night. Take care of the dogs, then curl up by the fire or sit around the dinner table recounting your adventures with others. There is a dinner and a gravity fed shower waiting for you in the main lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Tuesday
This day takes us towards beautiful Bonneville Lakes, west of the ranch. The trails are narrower here with some challenging ups and downs. The scenery is breathtaking and the coastal mountains are always in view to the south and west. Part of the trip we are above tree line and easily cover 20-30km. A breath of new life will creep slowly into your soul and in harmony with the running rhythm of your team you will enjoy nature like you have never experienced it before. Take it all in and these memories will go with you as you continue your journey home. In late afternoon we drive you to Whitehorse where you spend your last night at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn. Here you will receive your musher's diploma and a shuttle pass. (B,L)
This day takes us towards beautiful Bonneville Lakes, west of the ranch. The trails are narrower here with some challenging ups and downs. The scenery is breathtaking and the coastal mountains are always in view to the south and west. Part of the trip we are above tree line and easily cover 20-30km. A breath of new life will creep slowly into your soul and in harmony with the running rhythm of your team you will enjoy nature like you have never experienced it before. Take it all in and these memories will go with you as you continue your journey home. In late afternoon we drive you to Whitehorse where you spend your last night at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn. Here you will receive your musher's diploma and a shuttle pass. (B,L)
Day 8 Wednesday
Over breakfast you can start planning your next Sky High Wilderness adventure and contact us about even more challenging tours that we offer to out door enthusiasts. The Whitehorse shuttle service van brings you to the airport for your southbound flight…. Or better yet, complete your Yukon winter experience, by joining another tour offered.
Over breakfast you can start planning your next Sky High Wilderness adventure and contact us about even more challenging tours that we offer to out door enthusiasts. The Whitehorse shuttle service van brings you to the airport for your southbound flight…. Or better yet, complete your Yukon winter experience, by joining another tour offered.
Changes in Itinerary subject to weather and condition of the Group.
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Details
Tour Duration
8 DaysTour Price
Double Room/Tent: CAD 3,108.00Single Room/Tent: +CAD 650.00
All Rates per person (+ GST)
Group Size
2 - 6 per Guide(English or French spoken)
Please Note
Please note that dog sledding is comparable to cross country skiing and does require you to be in relatively good physical shape.All our tours are guided for your safety. Before commencing on any trip, we provide basic training on how to operate and ride a snowmobile/dogsled safely. Snow machine helmets are provided and we supply warm high-quality winter outer clothing and boots - if required. All our guides are certified and travel with a phone and first aid kit at all times on any snowmobile/dogsled tour.
We do recommend that you arrive the day before your tour. Whether you arrive the day of your tour or days before don't worry we'll take care of you. All clients will be picked up at the airport upon arrival and taken to a hotel or straight to the ranch. Pre and Post nights can be booked for you upon request.
This Yukon adventure is a challenging but relaxed fun trip! We supply you with the best equipment possible and teach you all the important aspects of snowmobiling and mushing.
To participate you must be healthy, enjoy working with dogs and have a good team spirit. Dog sledding is a comparable physical activity to cross-country skiing, so you should be in relatively good physical shape.
The camps have no power or telephone, showers are of basic gravity fed nature and not available in tent camp. Shower and sauna at Lodge.
We point out, that unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, wind chill factor, extreme temperatures (-30 or lower), condition of the group or illness of the dogs may force us to change this itinerary. The safety of our guests takes precedence and our decisions are final.
You will be required to sign a “release of claims and waiver of liability form" prior to the departure of this tour.
Packing List
- Thermal Underwear- 2 long sleeve shirts and 2 pants
- Fleece Pants and Sweater
- Neck Warmer and Balaclava
- Fleece Hat (Toque) or Fur hat
- Thermal Socks - 4 pairs
- Thin Fleece Gloves – 2 pair
- Head Lamp, With lithium batteries
- Goggles or Sunglasses
- Camera
- Indoor shoes or slippers
- Thermos
* Items on the above list can be purchased in Whitehorse but make note that near the end of the season some of these Items may be hard to find.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Transfer from and to Whitehorse
- 3rd and Last night accommodation in Best Western Gold Rush Inn ( 2 night double room)
- Accommodation in cabins (3 nights double room) or wood heated tent outpost camps ( 2 nights group accommodation.)
- All meals including non-alcoholic beverages, except dinner day 3,7 breakfast day 4,8 in Whitehorse
- Use of personal sled and 3 to 6 Huskies
- Use of personal snowmobile, safety equipment, helmet
- Musher Diploma & Shuttle Pass
- Winter Boots included, all other equipment see below
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic beverages ( we buy jointly before the tour )
- Winter clothing rental of warm Northern Outfitters Jacket, Pants; $35/item, sleeping bag $45 each, mitts $10. Payable upon arrival in cash or credit card
- Meals in restaurants ( dinner day 3,7, breakfast day 4,8 )
- All expenses of personal nature
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Auroral activity will be low. Weather permitting, low-level displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to Fairbanks and visible low on the northern horizon from as far south as Anchorage, Juneau and Whitehorse, Canada.
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