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Practical information
Half-day activities with 2-hour excursion to learn to drive your own dogsled from Carcross in the Yukon backcountry.
- Shuttle pick-up from Whitehorse (60 CAD chargeable option): One hour before the start of the activity.
- Meeting point: Meet at the kennel in Carcross.
- Equipment: Free provision of top-of-the-line cold weather gear to keep you warm during your adventure.
- Meeting the huskies: Introduction to your husky team.
- Safety briefing: Pre-departure instructions and safety tips.
- Departure: Begin your journey with the team of professional guides, mushing through the Yukon wilderness.
- Mid-tour: Stop at a scenic spot for photos.
- Change of position: Opportunity to swap roles between drivers and riders if you wish.
- Return: Return to base camp.
- Shuttle drop-off to Whitehorse (if you take the additional option): Return trip to Whitehorse after the activity.
Please dress as warmly as possible (layering is key!). We will provide additional gear to ensure your comfort. Note that eyewear is not provided, but we recommend bringing goggles for snowy days and sunglasses for sunny days.
A door-to-door shuttle service from the Whitehorse area is provided for an additional CAD$60/person. Shuttle pickup is 1 hour before your tour begins, and drop-off is 1 hour after your tour ends. The location is 50 minutes from downtown Whitehorse on a well-maintained scenic highway for those who wish to drive.
Elevation offers a unique "Learn to Mush - Self Drive" dog sledding experience. Your guide will be present on the sled, handling a second set of controls, while you, as the new musher, gain confidence driving your own team of huskies.
Each sled accommodates two guests who take turns driving the team.
- Transportation
- Guide
- Goods and services tax
- Warm beverages
- Transportation from Whitehorse (CAD$60/person)
- Sunglasses or mask
- Suncream
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Insulated weatherproof parka
- Insulated weatherproof snowpants
- -40°C Winter boots
- Mitts
- Warm hat