Yukon Quest Special Tour
11 Day Yukon Quest Special Tour
If you could plan your mushing trip as shown (s. Date) you can feel the vibrating mushing life in Dawson, where you watch the teams while having their mandatory stay for the 2010 race. One thing is certain, you will be positively motivated to start your own mushing trip -even overnight- the following days for the wellprepared trails around Ibex Valley and 37 Mile Lake in the vicinity of Blue Kennels Base Camp.
Day 1 Wednesday 10 february 2010 - [top]
We leave Whitehorse in the morning to drive along the Klondike Highway ( 540 km ) through a winter wonderland to Dawson City, which is nestled along the frozen Yukon River. Along the way we make numerous stops. We visit Braeburn Lodge, Carmacks, the Five Finger Rapids and Pelly Crossing. Upon arrival in Dawson we check into our hotel before going to the official Yukon Quest Checkpoint. The Checkpoint is not far from the Hotel in the Visitor Center. Under normal race circumstances the first mushers will just about now arrive in Dawson and will be greeted by a cheering crowd of race fans. The whole otherwise sleepy own is buzzing with excitement. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3 Thursday 11 february 2010 - [top]
This day we experience first hand the checkpoint atmosphere of Dawson City. There will be Mushers arriving right on Front Street all day, some only minutes, others hours apart. They rest their dogs in the "dog camp" across the frozen Yukon River in the Government Campground. The frontrunner will prepare to leave on a 200 mile stretch to Pelly Crossing, the longest run of the whole race. Visit of Diamond Tooth Gerties Casio in the evening. Overnight in Hotel.Day 3 Friday 12 february 2010 - [top]
In the morning we have time to spend in Dawson to watch the mushers embark on the next leg of their journey. Depending on the weather we drive up the Midnight Dome, which offers a great view over the Klondike. Around noon, we start heading back towards Whitehorse, while doing a short detour on the famous Dempster Highway. Via the Klondike and Alaska Highway we drive to the basecamp. Here you will move into one of the cozy cabins. Dinner in the main house. The dogs are waiting to meet you. Overnight in Cabins (D).Day 4 Saturday 13 february 2010 - [top]
While the morning sun slowly lifts over the horizon we prepare for our first daytrip after breakfast. We feed and water the dogs and you learn how to harness them up. We explain you all the functions of the different lines and how to brake and steer the sled. 3 Dogs will pull you on this first day and you will be very surprised by their pulling power. For people with experience, we already start on a longer run. Lunch on the trail and return to Base Camp for Dinner. Overnight in Cabins (BLD).
Day 5 Sunday 14 february 2010 - [top]
After breakfast, around 11 a.m. we head out for our second full day of mushing. We cover about 40 km in distance, mainly going along a scenic training trail and over the frozen Takhini River. Just the slight sound of the working dogs and runners in the snow will be with us for that day. You get to know your dogs and start to form a personal relationship. With every stop, and praise for the dogs, they learn to trust you and you to trust them. Overnight in Cabins (BLD).Day 6 Monday 15 february 2010 - [top]
Today we mush out dogs towards beautiful Ibex Valley. This used to be an old trading route of the Champagne Aishihik First Nations. We easily cover between 40 and 60 km. Slowly a new feeling of life will creep in. In harmony with the running rhythm of your team you will enjoy nature in a way never experienced before. The evening we spend again in our cozy log cabins. Time for a shower? Enjoy and relax in our sauna. Overnight in Cabins (BLD).Day 7 Tuesday 16 february 2010 - [top]
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Most likely the first mushers will arrive in Whitehorse today. Depending on their timing we will plan our day, either go mushing in the morning and greet the finishers in the afternoon, or head to town right away and hook up the dogs for an evening run. Overnight in Cabins. (BLD) Day 8 Wednesday 17 february 2010 - [top]
For two days we leave behind the last remnants of civilization and head out for an unforgetable adventure. Your team of Huskies pulls you and your loaded sled to remote 37 Mile Lake, along the Yukon Quest Trail, the toughest Sled Dog Race in the World. Driving across unnamed lakes we reach our preset walltent camp. Everything we need will be packed with us on the sled. We go out to cut some firewood, cook together on the woodstove and share stories. If the group decides, we might even take a few of our new four legged friends in the tent. We have a great chance to meet Elk or Caribou. Overnight in Trappers tent. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Thursday 18 february 2010 - [top]
Today we head to 57Mile Lake, a high mountainous lake. We visit old Annie Neds cabin, drive through high alpine landscape with its very own charm. Your driving skills will be tested, as a few trails demand your attention. By now you and your team travel in harmony. Overnight in Trappers tent. (B,L,D)Day 10 Friday 19 february 2010 - [top]
After a last mushers breakfast, we will start for our final day of mushing. The dogs pull us steady southbound with the Coastal Mountains in plain view ahead of us. Way to early we return to civilization and most of all, you have to leave your new friends, the dogs, behind. In the early afternoon we drive you to Whitehorse where you spend your last night in a downtown Hotel. Overnight in Hotel (BL)
Day 11 Saturday 20 february 2010 - [top]
Am Morgen werden Sie vom Hotel aus zum Flughafen gefahren, von wo Sie den Yukon und eine erlebnisreiche Woche hinter sich lassen.
Scale of benefits - [top]
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel, Dawson, Base Camp back to Hotel and Airport
- All Accommodations in cabins (4 nights) or heated tent outpost camps (2 nights), Hotels ( 4 nights)
- Visit of Yukon Quest in Dawson City
- Visit of Yukon Quest Finish in Whitehorse
- All meals including non-alcoholic beverages at Blue Kennels indicated with (B=Breakfirst, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), meals in restaurants and hotels are not included
- Use of personal sled and 3 to 5 Huskies
- Musher diploma with picture of one of the lead dogs
- Winter Boots included, all other equipment can be rented see below
- Alcoholic beverages (we buy jointly before the tour)
- Winter clothing rental of warm NORTHERN OUTFITTERS Jacket, Pants and sleeping bag Can$ 25 each item, mitts Can$ 10 payable upon arrival in cash or credit card
- Meals in restaurants
- All expenses of personal nature
Rates - [top]
- Can$ 2.690 plus 5% Gst for 11 days (10.02.2010 - 20.02.2010)
Single rooms in Hotels Can$ 99 plus 5% Gst per night (Can$ 396 for 4 nights)
Important:
This Dogsledding adventure is a challenging but relaxed fun trip! We supply you with the best equipment possible, teach you all the important aspects of mushing and prepare the trails as good as possible.
To participate you must be healthy, enjoy working with dogs and have a good team spirit. Dogsledding is a comparable physical activity to cross-country skiing, so you should be in relatively good physical shape.
We point out, that unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, extreme temperatures, condition of the group or illness of the dogs and may force us to change this itinerary. The safety of our guests takes precedence and our decisions are final.
The camps have no power or telephone, showers are of basic gravaity fed nature and not available in tent camp.
You will be required to sign a "release of claims and waiver of liability form" prior to the departure of this tour.
dayPossible add-on trips:- Flightseeing with Alpine Aviation, approx Can$ 360 hr/ plane
- Skidoo Daytrip with Up North Adventures approx Can$ 220 day Person
- Rental Car Norcan Leasing appox $ 79 for economy car.
- Pre/ post Hotel nights dbl. at Downtown Hotel Can$ 99 +5% GST
