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A TRADITIONNAL TRAPPER'S WEEKEND
3
days
DOG SLEDDING-cultural tour-workshop...
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1640$|pers
MODERATE
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Dog sledding is, of course, a main activity on your bucket list when you travel to Canada, but not only.
Long ago, people were using sleds as a tool for work and for a fast and efficient transportation way in Yukon pristine frozen Wilderness.
This transportation system has been used for a long time by Northern First nations people for hunting or during the great seasonal migration.
This tour is not only dogsledding but all kind of activities around dogs and Indigenous culture. An immersive experience full of teachings and inspiring for the future.
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Day 1: Whitehorse-Champagne.
Welcome! Pick up at your hotel.
Today we drive 0n the mystic Alaska Highway to reach Long Ago People,s Place our base camp for the next days. You will meet Meta and Harrold our Indigenous host.
An interpretive tour of many traditionnals structures will already immerse you in the way of life of the local Indigenous people in order to survive Yukon frigid winter.
After lunch it'll be time to meet the dogs and the musher! Say hello to your new furry friends. A little introduction to dogsledding will be given and we,re gonna leave for a short practise run!
Accomodation in trappers cabin, Injah or wall tent.
Traditionnal diner and lunch included.
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Day 2: Champagne.
After a warm local breakfast
Accomodation in trappers cabin, Injah or wall tent.
Traditionnal diner and lunch included.
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Day3: Whitehorse.
Connecting program or international flight.
Airport transfert.
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WARNING:
Dogsledding is a sport and comparable to downhill skiing.
Make sure you bring the proper gear for winter camping and outdoor activities!
If outside temperature is below -30 degrees Celsius the tour can be canceled or modified for the dogs' comfort and safety as well as yours.
Trip is subject to change based on snow conditions.
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Included: Ground transportation from and to Whitehorse to Kwaday Dan Kenji and Kluane Region.
First Nation guide and cook.
Certified musher.
Husky team with 4 or 5 dogs each and a sled.
Nights in wall tent and cabin and in Whitehorse,
Meals and hot beverages..
Not included: Winter clothing rental.
Alcoholic beverages.
Tips and gratuity. International flight.
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4 SPOTS
Champagne area
Meals included
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