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This multi-activity tour is combination of a 4 night fly-in canoeing expedition on the Yusezyu River, a 3 night backpacking trip into the foothills of the northern Rockies and 7 nights spent at a wilderness lodge enjoying various activities such as fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Two nights in a hotel in Whitehorse are also included.
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| Season: July 19, 2012 to August 5, 2012 |
| Requirements: Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, fishing license, fishing tackle. License can be purchased at the lodge. Tackle is available for rent. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Some of the hikes do not follow established trails. You will require sturdy hiking footwear and rainproof clothing, including a jacket and pants. |
| Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Restrictions: This trip is well suited for novices—no prior wilderness or canoeing experience is necessary but participants must be prepared for several nights of camping, paddling a Class I-II river and carrying a pack on the 4 night backpacking trip. |
| Maximum Number of People: 8 |
| Equipment Provided: Flight from Frances Lake to McPherson Lake by float plane for the start of the canoe trip, tents, camping gear, expedition canoes and equipment. Use of fishing boats, canoes and kayaks and equipment while at the lodge. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. Round trip transportation between Whitehorse and the lodge is included in the price. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are 4 nights tent camping on the canoe trip, 3 nights tent camping on the backpacking trip and 7 nights spent at the lodge on Frances Lake. Accommodations ina hotel in Whitehorse for 2 nights are also included. The lodge consists of the main log cabin and five lovingly-crafted log guest cabins. Guest cabins strike the perfect balance between rustic pleasures and modern comforts: wood stoves and kerosene lamps provide heat and light the old-fashioned way, yet each cabin is equipped with portable flush toilets and comfortable beds with fresh linen and warm quilts. All guest cabins afford beautiful lake views and are within easy walking distance of the main lodge. Guests are welcome anytime to peruse the many northern books in the library or simply relax in the bright, cozy living room. Guests also have access to hot showers and a four-person sauna located in a separate log building.
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| Meal Information: All meals included at the lodge and while on the camping tours. Meals at the lodge are served in the main lodge—where the local chef will gladly prepare your catch for dinner. The lodge is licensed and alcoholic beverages are available. |
| Guide Information: Your guides are all trained in wilderness travel and are first aid certified. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures in the Yukon will range from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius. |
| Comments: You may choose to skip either the hike or canoeing portion of the trip and spend your time at the lodge instead. |
| Trip Duration |
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17 days
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$5100.00* per person
Based on 2 guests |
17 days
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$4150.00* per person
Based on 3-7 guests |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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