" The moutains are calling and I must go.”
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Cheechako trail13 Days pack horse expeditionThis expedition to Yukon, is a true experience of wilderness beauty: glacier valleys, , alpine meadows, boreal forest surrounded by coastal mountains, pristine rivers and lakes. An impressive 200 km ride far from any roads with elevation up to 1800 m. To the rythm of nature, you follow the path of wild animals like moose, caribou and wolves, share good stories around the campfire and the everyday life with the horses This 10 days horse pack trip is a travel and experience out of time.
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DEparture datesaison 2020 : full
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departure date |
seats |
30 may - 11 june 2021 |
full |
20 june - 2 july 2021 |
full |
12 july - 24 july 2021 |
Full |
1 august - 13 august 2021 |
full |
22 august - 3 sept 2021 |
full |
ITIneary
Jour 1 : Arrival to Whitehorse and transfert to the guest ranch, where you can get cozy in your log cabins. Introduction to our off-grid living and to our family, horse and crew member. Together we share a convivial meal before your first night in Yukon wilderness.
Jour 2 : In the morning, we go for a first ride around the ranch. Introduce our way to work with our horses, to each your individual horse and the equestrian and packing material use on expedition. In the afternoon we enjoy a visite of Whitehorse and it's cultural heritage and keep some time for souvenirs and last minute shopping.
Jour 3 : Departure for the expedition, after a good breakfast, we're packing all the horses and explaining packing techniques, weighting the luggages and after lunch we hit the trails..
Jour 4 to 6 : We travel trough high plateau and mountains pass, down open valleys and cross river to get to Rose lake. A journey of 100km. In the morning, we share a breakfast all together, then we take down camp and pack everything on the horse before exploring the wilderness. At the night a gastronomic meal is cook on the campfire, we give care to the horse and let them graze around the camp. And share a nice meal and stories around the fire.
Jour 7 : Today we have a rest and enjoy a day of life in the wild as our float plane is coming with the fresh food. Do miss it. You will be going fishing, hiking on a high plateau, canoeing the lake, swimming, everyone is free to take the day as they please, and we are more then happy to share with you our all our knowledge and activities.
Jour 8 to 12 : We continuing our journey and adventure trough the wilderness riding in boreal forest and rivers and passing on high plateau habitat of most wildlife, caribou, moose, bear, sheep to connect to Fish lake. Living to the rythm of the nature. Finally after another 100km we are back different and full of memories to our cabins for a last night in Yukon. Tonight we share a festif meal in a restaurant and a last fire at the ranch. Possibility to go for a plane ride to have an amazing overview of the whole trail ( an extra of 140 to 180$ depending number of participants)
Jour 13 : Transfert to the Airport
Jour 2 : In the morning, we go for a first ride around the ranch. Introduce our way to work with our horses, to each your individual horse and the equestrian and packing material use on expedition. In the afternoon we enjoy a visite of Whitehorse and it's cultural heritage and keep some time for souvenirs and last minute shopping.
Jour 3 : Departure for the expedition, after a good breakfast, we're packing all the horses and explaining packing techniques, weighting the luggages and after lunch we hit the trails..
Jour 4 to 6 : We travel trough high plateau and mountains pass, down open valleys and cross river to get to Rose lake. A journey of 100km. In the morning, we share a breakfast all together, then we take down camp and pack everything on the horse before exploring the wilderness. At the night a gastronomic meal is cook on the campfire, we give care to the horse and let them graze around the camp. And share a nice meal and stories around the fire.
Jour 7 : Today we have a rest and enjoy a day of life in the wild as our float plane is coming with the fresh food. Do miss it. You will be going fishing, hiking on a high plateau, canoeing the lake, swimming, everyone is free to take the day as they please, and we are more then happy to share with you our all our knowledge and activities.
Jour 8 to 12 : We continuing our journey and adventure trough the wilderness riding in boreal forest and rivers and passing on high plateau habitat of most wildlife, caribou, moose, bear, sheep to connect to Fish lake. Living to the rythm of the nature. Finally after another 100km we are back different and full of memories to our cabins for a last night in Yukon. Tonight we share a festif meal in a restaurant and a last fire at the ranch. Possibility to go for a plane ride to have an amazing overview of the whole trail ( an extra of 140 to 180$ depending number of participants)
Jour 13 : Transfert to the Airport
want to know more
OUR TRAVEL ETHIC are base on a desire to have true connection with our surrounding, first with our guests by co-living on the trails, sharing passions, knowledges and memories together. As well with nature, by minimizing the impact on our environnement, with an eco-tourism respectful of the ressource and by being aware of his necessity. And of course with our horses, fully part of our family, working hard and deserving care, patience and respect at all times as they are always keen to please.
-All food is cook on the open fire, tasty hot meals are prepared mornings and evenings.
-All materials and food is transport by packhorses.
-We can adapt to specific dietetic requirements but need to be advise at booking time.
-Western saddle and saddle bag is provided
-Our horse team is a mix of quarter horse/draft X, Yukon rustic horse, arab, fjord, halflinger
-Hoobles and long ropes are use at night as containment technic for the horses.
Price do not include :
-Travel insurance,
-Sleeping bag and mat,
-Alcool beverage, lunch day 2 and diner day 12
-Gratuities
-All food is cook on the open fire, tasty hot meals are prepared mornings and evenings.
-All materials and food is transport by packhorses.
-We can adapt to specific dietetic requirements but need to be advise at booking time.
-Western saddle and saddle bag is provided
-Our horse team is a mix of quarter horse/draft X, Yukon rustic horse, arab, fjord, halflinger
-Hoobles and long ropes are use at night as containment technic for the horses.
Price do not include :
-Travel insurance,
-Sleeping bag and mat,
-Alcool beverage, lunch day 2 and diner day 12
-Gratuities
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