Another one of my big goals while in Whitehorse, Yukon was dog sledding. And, that’s right, I did it!
We booked with a family-run business called Yukon Horsepacking Adventures, which is at the south end of Fox Lake, 43 kilometres north of Whitehorse. According to their website, “Yukon Horsepacking Adventures was established in the spring of 2000 … and is also a member of both the Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon and the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon.”
The entire experience lasts about an hour and a half. You start by meeting the dogs, attaching their collars and leads to the sleds.
After that was complete, our teacher, Armin Johnson (who owns/operates the company with his wife), taught us the basics about the sled, like how to stop and how to use the floor pad for additional breakage.
To start, my cousin took the back sled, and I stayed in front with Armin.
We took the trail around Fox Lake, a variety of mixed forest and lakeside. Halfway through, we switch, and I hopped on the back of the sled. On the way back, I got to control the second sled – from steering to stopping. It was pretty neat, and I don’t think I did too bad for my first try!
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Wow that adventure looks exciting! I see u made a friend! In that first picture it looks like that dog really liked you. All your photos are great! It looks like u are having a wonderful time. 🙂
Hahaha yes! The dogs were very friendly! What a unique experience.
Oh my gosh – this is so neat!!!
It is, Stephanie! You must try yourself since you love dogs 🙂
That is wonderful. It looks like you are having so much fun. (I checked out sail.ca. It looks like they have some great stuff there.)
Thanks so much, Michael! They are a great outfit! Highly recommend 🙂
You are having a great adventure holiday. Well done, mastering that sled – how fast dot hey travel?
Since we were beginners they didn’t go super fast, but I found the most challenging part actually stopping with your foot!
These pictures are awesome! 🙂 I have a husky and I really want to take her sledding!
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It’s definitely a cool experience! The dogs we went out with are mainly retired but are so strong!
Aw cute, looks like fun! There was dog sledding in Tromso (where I am now) but I didn’t get the time to do it.
I’ve always wanted to visit Tromso! It looks gorgeous there.
That is definitely an experience I would love to have before I kick the bucket, Emily. Lucky you!
You should! They don’t go very fast and give you a pretty good prep before you start sledding! I’d bet you love it! 🙂
i loved all the shots especially of the dogs. they are so friendly and sweet. i tnk you had a memorable time.
The dogs were extremely friendly! I was very surprised, and they were well-mannered!
this is sooo amazing!!! 😀
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Thank you, you as well 🙂
Oh this totally my dream, I love Huskies! Must be a wonderful experience.
It was definitely a memorable experience!!
the hard workers 🙂
Very true!! 🙂