Self-Drive Dog Sledding tour in the Yukon from Carcross

Venture into the Yukon whilst driving your own team of Alaskan huskies on this dog sledding excursion from Carcross or Whitehorse!

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From€136
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 1 years-old and up
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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.

Course of events
  • 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.
Activity requirements

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.

Special terms

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.

Meeting point:
Elevation Sled Dogs Yukon, 3028 Klondike Hwy, Carcross, YT Y0B 1B0, Canada
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Goods and services tax
  • Warm beverages
Excluded
  • Transportation from Whitehorse (CAD$60/person)
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunglasses or mask
  • Suncream
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Insulated weatherproof parka
  • Insulated weatherproof snowpants
  • -40°C Winter boots
  • Mitts
  • Warm hat