Grizzly Mountain Pack Trip

Introduction
Yukon Canada
Just a short drive north of Whitehorse, explore the Grizzly Valley.

As you ride up from the valley, you will get a beautiful view over Lake Laberge, and if you are lucky you will be able to spot some local wildlife (moose, mountain sheep, bear...).
This short pack trip is the perfect escape from everyday life for those who wish to get a taste of the Yukon wilderness.

Accomodation

Accommodation
This is a progressive pack trip so nights will be spent in several camps in the mountains. 

Description
We will spend our nights camping in tents and under tarps, cooking over campfires.
As we are sleeping in the wilderness, there are no toilets or showers available during the ride. We usually wash ourselves with a sponge to freshen up.

Single travelers will have their own tent.


Meals
All your meals are included.
 
We usually carry along a box of wine with us for the duration of the trip.

Dietary Restrictions
Dietary concerns or differences will be acknowledged and accommodated if notified in advance.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding

Our pack trips are not like travelling on a clean park trail with wood chips. There are wild trails which involve; steep inclines, rocky terrain, hummocky terrain, river crossings, willow patches and rain, even snow. A person must be physically fit and want to have and enjoy a wilderness experience, and be comfortable around horses. Sponge bathing and helping with chores are also part of the experience!

Itinerary


Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Introduction Ride
A hearty breakfast before orientation, and safety briefing with your horse that will be your companion for the trip. Then load up and drive a short distance to the trailhead, pack up horses and head up the mountain trail starting your wilderness journey. As we ride up a beautiful mountain ridge, you can look behind you and see Lake Laberge below, where the Klondikers travelled to and from the goldrush town of Dawson City. As we reach the high alpine, we will settle for a lunch break overlooking spectacular views. Back on our horses, we will trek through the next mountain valley to our scenic camp for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 2: Wilderness Ride  
Up to see the Yukon sun (hopefully!) and coffee/tea around the fire. After a healthy breakfast, saddle your horse and follow the pack train through the mountain valley, over Flat Creek Pas. Hopefully, we will see the local moose that are often around, as well as mountain sheep and maybe a grizzly bear. We make camp below a mountain with many sheep trails.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 3: Rest Day
A day to sleep in and rest up. An opportunity to hike up the sheep trails and spot for Dall sheep and grizzly bears.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 4: Pilot Mountain Ride
Pack up camp after breakfast and follow the pack train beside Pilot Mountain. We hope to see the Dall sheep that frequent the area. Moose and grizzly bears are often seen as well. Settle in to a cozy camp by Pilot Mountain.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 5: Ride Back
Up at a decent time, enjoy a hearty breakfast and get ready for an adventurous day. We travel through beautiful country that will eventually meet up with where we had lunch on the first day.
After we enjoy the high country for the last time, we descend back down the mountain, back to the trailhead.
You are welcome to stay the night in our Klondike cabin (extra cost), which can include an evening meal. If you stay, we will drive you back to Whitehorse the next morning. If you wish to go to Whitehorse the night you get in from the trip, we will take you there.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Rates and Dates for Grizzly Mountain Pack Trip

Dates Note: * other dates possible -- please inquire

Other Info
Meeting: Whitehorse
Airport: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)
Transfer: Whitehorse

Climate:
                                            Whitehorse area