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 Following Jack London   

Home > Winter > Dog-Sledding > Following Jack London

-Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
-Activity: 6 day of dog-sledding in the Yukon
-Accommodation: Chalet
-Region: Sky High Valley, Yukon
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If since childhood you are dreaming about Jack London’s stories, we now invite you to live your own adventure in the exact same area that inspired the famous writer. Welcome in the Great North. Please note that it wouldn’t be useless to read again the Call of the Wild before doing this adventure!

Day 1 - Whitehorse / Sky High Valley
Departure at 10h00am from your hotel in Whitehorse for the Sky High Wilderness Lodge which is located 20 km south of the city. Upon arrival, we will outfit you with your expedition clothing and you will then have the opportunity to relax in your cozy cabin. Later on, we’ll show you how to harness the dogs and give you an instruction on how to ride the sled. Depending on the weather and time of the day we hook up the dogs and go for a short first run. You might finally want to take a sauna or just relax on the couch beside the stove, and of course listen to the dogs howling outside. (Lunch and dinner included)

Day 2 - Sky High Valley
While the morning sun slowly lifts over the horizon we prepare for our daytrip after breakfast. We feed and water the dogs and harness them up at around 11 a. m. Today we cover approx 35km in distance driving towards secluded Jackson Lake. 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. In the evening, relax in our sod roof sauna before retiring for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3 - Sky High Valley
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 landscapes of the coastal mountains nestling Fish Lake in it’s valley. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you never know what you might see! Upon return at the lodge, you’ll have the opportunity to take care of the dogs then curl up by the fire or sit around the dinner table recounting your adventures with others. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4 - Sky High Valley
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. In harmony with the running rhythm of your team you will enjoy nature like you have never experienced it before. There is a gravity fed shower and sauna waiting for you in the lodge. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5 - Sky High Valley
Imagine yourself years ago when only dogsled was used for transportation. Head out into the untouched wilderness for 3 days of winter camping at our wall tent camp at Dry Creek. A surge of new life creeps into your soul as you journey farther into the amazing landscape surrounding the Fish Lake Area. The trail on this day follows the shores of Fish Lake, climbs and heads into the coastal mountain range to the south. Enjoy the crisp freshness of this day and don't forget to take photos! Curl up at night by the woodstove for a cozy sleep in our wall tents. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6 - Sky High Valley
At dawn enjoy a hearty camp breakfast in our wall tent kitchen. From our camp, weather permitting we will make a run to the top of the mountain above the tree line to Ptarmigan Flats. Keep your eyes open for this beautiful white bird, while sledding on miles of wind blown hill tops. Over night at Wall tent Camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 7 - Sky High Valley / Whitehorse
After a last musher’s 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 late afternoon we drive you to Whitehorse where you spend your last night in a downtown Hotel. Once we arrive in Whitehorse, you will receive your musher diploma. You will then have the opportunity, to spend the evening in an authentic saloon, just like the trappers used to. (Breakfast and lunch included)

Day 8 - Whitehorse
Some free time to do some last minute shopping then The hotel van brings you to the airport for your return flight.

Depending on the dynamics of the group, this tour may include a 3rd tent night and the itinerary may
change slightly. Other packages (5 to 15 days) are also available upon request.

Pre and post nights available in Whitehorse (highly recommended) or Vancouver on request.
You can use the scroll-down menu in order to select in wich currency the prices will be featured in the table below.
Guaranteed departures dates (2 client minimum)
Flèche November 09 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Flèche December 09 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
Flèche January 10 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Flèche February 10 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
Flèche March 10 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Flèche April 10 3, 7, 10
Price per person
Occupancy
Standard accommodation
double
2240 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
simple*
3088 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Extra night at the Best Western Gold
Rush Inn in Whitehorse
Single occupancy: 136 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Double occupancy: 75 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
* Not available for the 2 nights in tent days 5 and 6
The cost includes The cost does not include
· Transfer from and to Whithehorse

· Services of a musher-guide

· 1 dog-sled per person for 6 days

· "Extreme cold" clothing : snow-suit and gloves

· Expedition grade sleeping bag

· 7 nights accommodation (including 2 or 3 in a heated prospector tent)

· Musher diploma

· 19 meals per person for the duration of the stay (see the itinerary for more details)

· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)

· The travel insurance

· Personal expenses

· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)


· Boots

· Tips for guide

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