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Multi-sport family adventure in the Yukon
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Bring the entire family on this multi activity adventure tour in the Yukon. This family-friendly 7-day experience is designed for those who enjoy really getting to know a place well, and would rather not spend half of their vacation traveling by vehicle. On this adventure you will get a chance to sea kayak, raft, canoe, hike, fish, and yes, even time to relax! Little or no experience is needed for the different activities so it is suitable for the whole family. Your guides will set up a comfortable base-camp on the shores of stunning Kusawa Lake, a forty-mile long mountain-lined lake that is known for its physical beauty, cold deep waters, excellent fishing and fantastic hiking. Kusawa is known for its wildlife diversity. The higher elevations support habitat critical for large ungulates and carnivores. It provides habitat for Dall sheep, mountain goats, raptors and grizzly bears. The unique ecology of the area features impressive sand dunes and extensive boreal grasslands. In fact, Kusawa Lake is so impressive that there is an active proposal to preserve 3113 km2 of land surrounding the lake within a territorial park. This proposal is waiting for the completion of local First Nations' land claims settlements.
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Kusawa Lake is a prized wilderness vacation destination for Yukoners and visitors alike. This long, thin lake snakes it way south through the Coastal Mountains. With a length of 70 km, yet only an average width of 2 km (1.2 miles), it has a lot of shoreline to explore. Anglers enjoy catching the lake trout, northern pike, whitefish, and arctic grayling that are bountiful in this watershed. Paddlers and boaters enjoy the spectacular views, clean sandy beaches and the serenity of being nestled among mountains. As you travel southwest down the lake, the shoreline transitions from gentle peaks and large grassy uplands to the snowcapped peaks and glacier-filled valleys of the Costal Range. Glaciation sculpted this lake-valley and laid down the terraces and ridges visible near the mouth of the out-flowing Takhini River. At the south end of the lake, a hike up the steep mountain slopes will give you a glimpse of the glaciers that still remain in the higher elevations to this day.
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| Season: July 2, 2010 to July 12, 2010 |
| Requirements: Sleeping bag and pad. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, headlight or flashlight, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, fishing gear. |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain jacket, rain pants, wind breaker, quick dry pants, warm pants, synthetic t-shirt, warm socks, warm hat, gloves, fleece underclothes, sun hat, river shoes or sports sandals, camp shoes, hiking boots. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: This is a beginner level tour. No experience required for the activities but some backcountry camping skills would be an asset. |
| Equipment Provided: Camping gear, tents, safety gear, kayaks, canoes, rafts and equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are at a base camp along the lake. A hotel in Whitehorse before and after the trip will be required but is not included in the package price. |
| Meal Information: Meals starting lunch on Day 1, ending lunch on Day 7 are included. |
| Guide Information: Services of a CFA guide is included. |
| Weather Information: Average summer tempertures are between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, with temperatures in the fall usually in the 5 to 15 degree Celsius range. |
| Comments: Custom dates available upon request. |
| Trip Duration |
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7 days
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$1095.00* per person
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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