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First on foot you will hike the historic Chilkoot Trail, and then by canoe you will paddle on the mighty Yukon River, arriving by water to Dawson City. There you will get a chance to discover the charms of this once bustling gold rush city of 30,000 people, now home to just 1000 hearty residents. You will hike and paddle your way into the fascinating history that was the Klondike Gold Rush. Your historic journey unfolds against the backdrop of a majestic beauty spanning from costal Alaska to the Yukon’s interior. From the barren and haunting beauty of the mountain pass on the Chilkoot Trail, to the noble majesty of the broad and swift-flowing Yukon River, your adventure will carry you through a great northern wilderness that remains almost unchanged in appearance since the gold seekers packed their loads of provisions through this land, more than a century ago!
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| Season: June to August |
| Requirements: Sleeping bag and pad, minimum 70 L backpack, passport. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, headlight or flashlight, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| 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 and gaiters. |
| Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Restrictions: This is an intermediate level backpacking trip and beginner level canoe trip. Limited overnight backpacking experience and limited off-trail hiking experience required. Participants must be capable of hiking up to a 5-hour day through uneven terrain and changing elevations of up to 650 m (2000ft) with a 20-25kg (45-55 lbs) backpack. Little or no canoeing experience is required. |
| Equipment Provided: Camping gear, tents, safety gear, canoes and equipment, tickets aboard the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway Train from Bennett Lake to Carcross, Yukon. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are campsites along the route and one hotel night in Whitehorse on Day 6. 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 14 are included. Dinner Day 6 in Whitehorse is not 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: Single occupancy rate is $2875 plus 5 % tax. Custom dates available for group sizes of 4 or more. |
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14 days
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$3195.00* per person
Based on double occupancy. June 26-July 10, August 7-20, 2012 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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