Dog Sledding Expedition: Mushing historic trapper trails across Yukon
If you are looking for an authentic tour that reflects how a true trapper would have lived, then this is the trip of a lifetime for you! Be prepared to take a step back in time, as after learning everything that you need to know about dog sledding, you will head out for an unforgettable experience mushing along the historic trails across Yukon. Exploring the wilderness with only the sounds of your dogs' paws crunching on the untouched snow, you will be truly at one with nature. During the evenings you may catch a glimpse of the incredible phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights. Enjoy your time in rustic, traditional accommodation away from mass tourism and noise pollution.
Trapper Expedition with Huskies in Yukon: Tour Itinerary
Day 1: The Adventure Begins
After being picked up from the lobby of your hotel in Whitehorse around 10 am, you will head out with the rest of your tour group to do any last-minute shopping for the tour ahead. Then you will drive approximately 20 km south of Whitehorse to the Sky High Wilderness Ranch. After a hot meal for lunch, you will be able to meet your huskies, who will be very excited to see you! Then you will learn everything that you need to know about caring for your four-legged companions and looking after your sled and equipment. Afterwards, you'll be off on your very first mushing experience! Remember to take it easy today. Your guide will be on hand to provide assistance as you get to grips with your sled and dog team. In the evening, you can relax with a hot shower, sauna and a delicious hot dinner served by the fire. Stay overnight in the ranch lodge.
All pictures of this partner Day 2: Fish Lake Area
After a night of refreshing sleep, you will be up early to greet your furry friends and provide them with breakfast. Sitting in the dining room for your own breakfast, your guide will run through the plan for the day, which will include mushing through the Fish Lake Area. Listen to the soft crunch of your dog’s paws on the frosted trail as they pull you closer to your destination. Rewarding them for their hard work is the perfect time to create a real bond with these wonderful creatures. Stay overnight again in the ranch lodge where a hot sauna will help unwind your body and mind.
Day 3: Among The Mountains
Today, you will witness impressive, rugged landscapes and the deep valley leading down to Fish Lake. Be prepared for some breath-taking scenery, as the incredible mountains serve as the most beautiful backdrop for your adventure. Back at the lodge you can feed and care for your hard-working huskies, before enjoying dinner with the rest of your tour group. We are sure you will have plenty to remember from the day! Stay overnight in the ranch lodge.
Day 4: Through the wilderness
Your previous days of mushing will mean you have plenty of experience under your belt, in preparation for today's trails, which are narrower and slightly more challenging. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and the imposing coastal mountains that will be your companion on this Husky Expedition through Canada. During the evening, relax with a hot shower, traditional sauna, and a delicious hot dinner served by the fire. Overnight stay in the ranch lodge.
Day 5: Adventure Camp
The biggest adventure starts here. Today you will head out for 2 nights/3 days of camping at a wall tent camp at Dry Creek or Coal Lake. You will mush your husky team deeper into the terrain surrounding Fish Lake, following the quiet shores before travelling up into the southern coastal mountain range. There will be plenty of opportunities for some incredible photos throughout the day. In the evening, curl up in your cosy wall tent for a night of deep sleep.
Day 6: Adventure Camp - Part 2
Breakfast will be served in the wall tent kitchen or a trapper Cabin, and then it will be up and out again to make the most of the day! If the weather is favourable then your tour group will head up way above the tree line to the top of the mountain, where wind-swept hill-tops with a breathtaking view await you and your four-legged friends! Enjoy another night of camping overnight at the wall tent camp.
Day 7: Adventure Camp - Part 3
Another exhilarating day of husky sledding awaits you! After a delicious filling breakfast, you will mush your team back towards the Sky High Ranch for another night in the comfortable lodge. You can enjoy a sauna and shower in the evening, and another great night of rest.
Day 8: Stay in Authentic Trapper Hut on Coal Lake
Step back in time with a real slice of Yukon history today as you journey along historical trails to a genuine trapper cabin at the remote and mysterious Coal Lake. All of your equipment for the trip will be packed on to your sled, so you can be sure you will have everything you need when you arrive at this atmospheric location. During your journey to the camp, you will likely see wolves, moose, and caribou as well as other native wildlife. Camp life is simple and basic, requiring you to fetch and heat water, chop wood, and cook over the fire or on the woodstove. Your tour group will work as a team to ensure that everything gets done and that everyone is happy. After taking care of your furry friends, you will enjoy a hearty dinner around the fire and trade tales of your memories from the day. Your overnight accommodation tonight will be at the Coal Lake base camp.
Day 9: Off to Alligator Lake'
Today you will be mushing across Coal Lake to Alligator Lake. The trails may be a little more demanding than what you have experienced so far, but with everything you have learned over the last week, you will be confident and your dogs will trust you as you expertly handle your sled across the charming rural landscapes. You may spot people fishing on Coal Lake – a favourite spot of locals for gathering food. Another night of sleeping under canvas at the Coal Lake base camp ensures you will continue to have a truly authentic musher experience.
Day 10: Musher Diploma and Farewell Husky Expedition in Yukon
Sadly, today will be your last day of mushing. After a hearty breakfast with the rest of your tour group, you will take your husky team back towards Sky High Lodge. Take a few moments to drink in the beautiful, quiet and serene landscapes before you leave. You may also see a glimpse of some of the wild horses that often roam the area. You will arrive back at the lodge by lunchtime, where you can fill your belly and then bid a very fond farewell to your canine companions who have served you so well. Then you can pack your belongings and transfer back to Whitehorse, where you will receive your musher diploma.
Day 11: Departure
After a final night of rest in a hotel in Whitehorse, you will transfer back to the airport for your onward journey, taking with you some incredible memories of your time husky sledding in Yukon.
Max Participants
5 persons
Accommodation
This adventurous journey brings you closer to the natural, simple life in the far north. You will be housed in rustic, traditional accommodation throughout your stay. You will take a step back in time to when dog sleds were used as a means of transport and there was no running water or electricity. Leave civilization behind and immerse yourself in the life of a musher, where cooking together by the open fire, chopping wood, and getting water are among your daily tasks. Please note that there is no running water or electricity at Sky High Wilderness Lodge. Light is generated traditionally with gas and completes the cosy atmosphere. The dry toilets are located outside in the open air, and a washing facility serves as the camp shower. The price refers to the accommodation in a double room. Single rooms are rarely possible, you will be sharing the room with another person. The camp is equipped with bunk beds. The 4 or 5 wilderness nights can be spent in tents or in a secluded wilderness hut, depending on the weather. The wilderness hut is also without running water and electricity.
Other Information:
The number of wilderness nights depends on the dynamics of the group as well as the weather conditions. The last night will be spent at a hotel in Whitehorse. The travel price refers to accommodation in a double room with another person. All meals are included, with the exception of breakfast and dinner in the hotel in Whitehorse.
Additional Information:
The safety of our guests and animals is our top priority on all of our tours. The far north can have fluctuating and unpredictable weather with very strong temperature differences. Whilst we strive to follow the planned trails as closely as possible, we reserve the right to change the order of activities, the route of safaris, and the intensity of the excursions should the needs of our guests or animals necessitate it, or if the weather conditions compromise our pre-planned route. This involves both adjustments due to insufficient snow (meaning we cannot drive the sleds) or too much snow (snowstorms and extreme cold can cause accidents and various other problems). The required adjustments and fallback options in rare cases are based on the day-to-day conditions and can be compensated by shorter or longer daily stages, alternative accommodations, or even single day trips. In extremely rare cases we may organise alternative transport (ie. cars, quad bikes, etc). Feel free to contact us if you would like a more detailed assessment of this tour and travel period. The service providers and tour providers always perform their services in compliance with and in accordance with the official requirements and requirements applicable at the time of stay. For this reason, corona-related reasonable usage rules or restrictions may arise when using said services. Please note these official requirements (Google Translate).
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All Reviews of Sky High Wilderness Ranch
●●●●● 5.0 of 5 Stars (25 Reviews) on Facebook ●●●●● 5.0 of 5 Stars (108 Reviews) on Tripadvisor ●●●●● 5 of 5 Stars (1 Reviews) on heyHusky
Frauke B. from Deutschland ●●●●●
Dezember 2019 - Huskytour im Yukon
Es war ein phantastisches Abenteuer in einer traumhaft schönen Landschaft. Das Team um die Tour ist immer freundlich und professionell gewesen. Die Hunde sind toll und man bekommt schnell einen sehr innigen Kontakt zu ihnen. Auch die Verpflegung war hervorragend. Der Aufenthalt im Zeltcamp war sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber auch ein großes Abenteuer. Einfach ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!
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Trapper Expedition with Huskies in Yukon
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