Explore the rugged backcountry of the Yukon around Whitehorse by snowshoeing, an ancient arctic sport that remains a significant part of Yukon’s culture today!
Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years. Natives, gold miners, fur traders and trappers once relied on snowshoes to access the snow covered wilds of the Yukon, and by embarking on your own snowshoeing adventure, you will follow in their footsteps! Snowshoeing is also a fun and easy way to walk over snow, allowing you safe access to the incredible scenery that Yukon’s backcountry has to offer!
Before starting your snowshoeing tour near Whitehorse, you will be provided with a pair of high quality, lightweight snowshoes that will enable you to manoeuvre through the thick snow, between the trees, and up and down the mountain side! Wildlife such as grouse, foxes, coyotes, and snow hares can occasionally be spotted at a distance, and your guide will be able to talk to you about the local wildlife while expertly leading you through the peaceful, snow-blanketed wilderness of the Yukon. During the snowshoe tour you will also get to enjoy a break with snacks, a warm beverage, and a breathtaking view!
If you enjoy hiking and the pristine beauty of a winter’s landscape, this is the activity for you! Book your snowshoeing tour of the Yukon from Whitehorse now to experience the arctic the way it was meant to be discovered!
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Practical information
A half-day guided snowshoeing tour of the Yukon's backcountry, with an elevation gain of approximately 40 metres.
-Pick-up at Sternwheeler Hotel at departure time
-Meet guides and drive to snowshoeing location
-Activity and safety briefing
-Begin your guided snowshoe tour
-Pause for a snack and refreshments
-End of activity
-Return to base
-Transportation back to pick-up spot
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are required to wear weather appropriate outdoor clothing.
Winter clothing is available for rent if necessary, inclusive of an insulated weatherproof parka, insulated snow pants, winter boots good for up to -40°C, mitts and glove liners, and a knitted hat. The average rental price is around 130 CAD.
- Transportation
- Guide
- Snowshoe rental
- Goods and services tax
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Arctic Winter clothing rental (if necessary)
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Insulated weatherproof parka
- Insulated weatherproof snowpants
- -40°C Winter boots
- Mitts
- Warm hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water