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DAY
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ITINERARY
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01
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Whitehorse
Arrival at the Airport in Whitehorse. Transfer to the base camp. We show you how to harness the dogs, give you an instruction on
how to drive the sled and equip you with your winter gear. Depending on the weather we hook up the dogs and go for a short first
run. You might want to take a sauna or just relax. Dinner & overnight.
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02
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Base Camp
Prepare for the first daytrip after breakfast. We will cover about 40 km in distance, mainly going along a flat 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. Return to the
base camp. Overnight.
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03
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Base Camp
Today we explore the beautiful Kusawa Lake area. 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.
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04 - 06
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On the Trail
For three days you will leave behind the last remnants ot civilization and head out for an unforgettable adventure. Your team of
Huskies will pull you and your loaded sled to the remote 37 Mile Lake area and trap cabins, along the Yukon Quest Trail. Driving
across unnamed lakes we will reach our preset wall tent camp. Everything needed will be packed with us on the sled. We go out
to cut some firewood, cook together on the woodstove and share stories. Watch for the Northern Lights while they are dancing
across the clear Polar sky. Overnights: in heated wall tents
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07
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Return to Base Camp - Haines Junction
After a musher’s breakfast we head back to the base camp. Afternoon transfer to Haines Junction. Here we move in our second
base camp and spend the first night in a hotel with a hot shower and a bar.
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08 - 09
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Base Camp
During these days we explore the area on a variety of trails below and above the treeline in the shadows of the majestic Kluane
Mountain Range. We may see Moose and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Overnights: Cabins at the base camp.
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10
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Base Camp - Whitehorse
A last trip to Little Otis Lake near the Bear Creek Summit. A narrow winding trail leads towards this small untouched wilderness
lake. After returning back to the base camp it is time to say good bye to their new four legged friends. Transfer to Whitehorse and
overnight at a hotel.
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11
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Departure Day
End of tour or individual program extension.
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