8 Day Yukon Quest Special TourDates & Rates Saturday February 7 - 14, 2009 Participants: Maximum 6 participants per Musher Guide Price: Can $2,160. + GST/Person Single room in Whitehorse Can $89 + GST add. We are confidant that you have checked out the Yukon Quest web site at www.yukonquest.com before booking this tour. During your say with us at Sky High you will not only get to train and run dogs you will spend your days mushing on the same trails of many a Quest Musher. The trails around Fish Lake will take you winding through some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Yukon. You will also be spending many mornings and evenings talking to and interacting with the real Quest Mushers. You will attend the "meet the mushers" evening and the "Start Banquet" then have the opportunity to be a volunteer at the start of the 2009 Yukon Quest, the toughest sled dog race in the world. 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 at Sky High and the Yukon. * Please note that dog sledding is comparable to cross country skiing and does require you to be in relatively good physical shape. * 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 either a hotel or straight to the ranch. Pre and Post nights can be booked for you upon request. |
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Saturday Feb 7The morning on the day of your tour you will 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 week. 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! After taking care of the dogs we can enjoy the sauna, have a shower, hot dinner and cozy up by the fire. * During this tour you have the opportunity to help as a volunteer at the start line of the Yukon Quest. Please ask your guide for information and this can be arranged. (L,D) Sunday Feb 8While 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) Monday Feb 9Imagine 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. (B,L,D) Tuesday Feb 10At 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. (B.L,D) Wednesday Feb 11Feb 7 start date: 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! Arrive back at Sky High, take care of the dogs and head into to Whitehorse to meet the mushers! Join in the excitement of the Yukon Quest by meeting and talking with the 2009 Veteran and Rookie mushers. Return to Sky High and retire for the night. Curl up at night by the woodstove. (B,L,D) Feb 11 start date: The morning on the day of your tour you will 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 week. 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! After taking care of the dogs we head into town to "Meet the Mushers". Join in the excitement of the Yukon Quest by meeting and talking with the 2009 Veteran and Rookie mushers. Return to Sky High and retire for the night. Curl up at night by the woodstove. (B,L,D) * During this tour you have the opportunity to help as a volunteer at the start line of the Yukon Quest. Please ask your guide for information and this can be arranged Thursday Feb 12Feb 7 start date: 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 pristine 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. Take care of the dogs and then head into town for the Yukon Quest Start Banquet . Enjoy the food and the company of the Yukon Quest mushers and many Quest enthusiasts. Return to Sky High and have a well deserved rest. (B,L,D) Feb 11 start date: 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. Return to Sky High. Take care of the dogs and then head into town for the Yukon Quest Start Banquet . Enjoy the food and the company of the Yukon Quest mushers and many Quest enthusiasts. Return to Sky High and have a well deserved rest. (B,L,D) |
Friday Feb 13Feb 7 start: 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. After a heartfelt good bye to our dogs and guide we head into town for your last night in the Best Western Gold Rush Inn.(B,L) Feb 11 start date: 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 pristine 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. Take care of the dogs and then head into town for the Yukon Quest Start Banquet . Enjoy the food and the company of the Yukon Quest mushers and many Quest enthusiasts. Return to Sky High and have a well deserved rest. (B,L,D) Saturday Feb 14Feb 7 start date: In the morning after a hearty breakfast you will make your way down Main Street to the Yukon Quest office to meet your guide and the organizers of the Quest to watch and participate as a volunteer in the start of The 2009 Yukon Quest. (B) Feb 11 start date: In the morning after feeding the dogs and breakfast you will head into town to the Yukon Quest Office with your guide to watch and participate as a volunteer in the start of The 2009 Yukon Quest. Then return to Sky High late afternoon or evening.(B,D) Sunday Feb 15Imagine 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. (B,L,D) Monday Feb 16At 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. (B.L,D) Tuesday Feb 17The 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! Arrive back at Sky High. Many people find that saying good bye to their new friends, that have pulled them through their stay at Sky High, the hardest part of leaving. Now you must pack your belongings and enjoy the drive winding down Fish Lake Rd. to Whitehorse for your last night at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn.(B,L). Once we arrive in Whitehorse you will receive your musher diploma and a shuttle pass. Wednesday Feb 18Over breakfast you can start planning your next Sky High Wilderness adventure and contact us about even more challenging tours that we offer to outdoor 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. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
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Please note:* This Dog sledding adventure is a challenging but relaxed fun trip! We supply you with the best equipment possible and teach you all the important aspects of 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. * You will be required to sign a "release of claims and waiver of liability form" prior to the departure of this tour. Packing List:*Note: No Cotton!
* 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. |
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