Canada Dog Sled Challenge

Day 1: London / Vancouver or Calgary/ Whitehorse Fly from London to Whitehorse. Spend the night at the Gold Rush Inn Hotel in Whitehorse.

Day 2: Yukon Meet your local team of guides this morning! As a group, we will do some last minute shopping before driving to the Sky High Wilderness Ranch, 20km South of Whitehorse, where you will enjoy a hot lunch and then be introduced to your 4 legged companions for the tour. Next you'll 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 will have a hot dinner and discuss the activities and packing list for the following day. Spend your night in a comfortable warm bed as you dream of tomorrow's adventure!.

Day 3: Yukon Imagine yourself years ago when only the dogsled was used for transportation. Head out into the untouched wilderness for 4 days of winter camping. Depending on the group you may go to one of our 3 camps; Coal Lake Trapper Cabin, Dry Creek Wall tent Camp or Mud Lake Wall tent camp. As you journey through this rugged terrain, a surge of new life creeps into your soul and you become one with the land that surrounds you. Keep an eye out for the wildlife which is abundant in the area. Take care of and feed your dog team and then learn how to cook on an open fire. Settle down for a well deserved rest. Sleep in your sled as only a true musher would and watch for the mystical Aurora Borealis, or take your sleeping bag into the shared wall tent accommodations. Don't forget to put wood on the fire!

Day 4: Yukon Wake to the crisp air as the sun’s rays light up the morning skies. Check on your dog team and prepare and feed them their breakfast. After a hearty breakfast ourselves, we begin the challenge of a new day. Hook up your team and get ready - today we will go ice fishing - testing the skills and patience of all who participate. Remember this will be your supper so persevere and the reward will be yours! Now it's time to hook up the team and head back to camp, feed your team and make sure they have straw for their beds. Chop some fire wood then fry up your catch and sit back to a delicious northern delicacy. Overnight at camp.

Day 5: Yukon The routine of your new life is comfortable now and you automatically go through the morning chores excited about what this new day will bring. Do not forget to pack your camera to record your adventure for friends and family back home. Breath deeply the fresh, cleansing air and take each turn with a new level of confidence, knowing your dogs will not let you down and that you are now a team, capable of mastering the most difficult of trails. Watch for animal tracks and wildlife on the trail and enjoy the serenity and peacefulness that comes at the end of an amazing day. Overnight at Camp.

Day 6: Yukon On this, your final day of mushing, take in the rugged beauty of the landscape for one last time. Reminisce as you listen to the sound of the runners and the soft panting of the dogs. Feel the strength in your limbs and the peacefulness of your mind. You are now one with the great land we call Yukon. No matter where you go, you need only to close your eyes and you will be back running softly along the snow covered trails with the sun on your face and your team leading the way. Spend one last night at Sky High Wilderness Ranch.

Day 7: Whitehorse Wake to a new day of yet another exciting challenge. Say good bye to your four legged friends and begin the final step of your Yukon Journey. Today you will join the Yukon's Kwanlin Dun First Nation which has been your host for part of this journey. You will get to help them with a community project, such as helping to restore the ski paths which are essential for transportation in winter (exact details tbc). Spend your last night at the Gold Rush Inn Hotel.

Day 8: Whitehorse / Vancouver or Calgary This morning we fly to Vancouver or Calgary and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sights of one of Canada's great cities. Enjoy a farewell dinner and overnight at a central hotel.

Day 9: Whitehorse / Vancouver or Calgary Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK

N.B. Due to unforeseeable circumstances, such as weather conditions, wind chill factor, extreme temperatures (-30C or lower), condition of the group or illness of the dogs, we may be forced to change this itinerary. The safety of our guests and dogs takes precedence and our decisions are final.