CheeChako TRAIL
13 DAYS PACKHORSE EXPEDITION IN THE YUKON WILDERNESS
13 DAYS PACKHORSE EXPEDITION IN THE YUKON WILDERNESS
This expedition to Yukon, last Canadian border before Alaska, is a true experience of wilderness beauty: glacier valleys, pristine rivers and lakes, alpine meadows, forest and tundra. In June, the midnight sun shines over the boreal forest, while later in the summer, the fall colors change the landscape to these multicolors paintings. In this pure nature, you follow the paths of wild animals like moose, caribou and wolves, in the footsteps of the last trappers. Out of time and civilisation we live to the rythme of the horses and the nature, share stories and meal around campfire and our everyday life challenge. Our goal is an total immersion Yukon culture and life on the trail. This 13 days horse pack trip is an adventure of a lifetime for intrepid riders.
Living with the horse, among for the herd
Sharing knowledge and horse packing techniques
Travel the wilderness, discover unique landscape
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Day 1 Arrival to Whitehorse, transfert to Shinevalley Ranch
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Day 2 Introduction to our team of horses, packing material, Western neck renning, ajustment of personnal gear for the expedition. 2h ride. Visit of Whitehorse and Gold Rush and First Nation heritage site and culture
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Day 3-6 Horse riding from ranch, fish lake located near the trails at 1420m altitude to the backcountry of Kusuwa Territorial Park, on the trail terrain divers from alpine meadows, alpine pass, rivers, wet land. Approximately 25-40km/day, 4-7 hours in the saddle. Camp is set up and repack on horses at a new location every day. Every guests is initiate and ask to participate in everyday camp life accordingly to their interest and possibility. Good home meals are cook by a guide on campfire and a fire is share in the evening.
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Day 7 Day rest at the Kusuwa Territorial Park, canoeing, hiking, horse care, fishing is time to enjoy the unlimited wilderness around you. A float plane come for supplying.
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Day 8-11 Horse riding for Kusuwa Territorial park to the ranch in a different valley in boreal forest. Passing up 2 mountain pass, alpine plateau and caribou habitat. Riding distance from 25-40km/day, 4-7 hours in the saddle. Passing trough an active trapping land, explanation of today lifestyle of trapping and wildlife habitat.
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Day 12 Last day on the trail, 20km trail to the ranch, coming down from the high plateau (1900m) overlooking fish lake, arrival around 3pm. We go back to civilisation, enjoy a warm shower and a festif meal at the restaurant, and finish the evening at the ranch for sharing memories.
** Possibility to do a float plane ride to overlook all the itinerary achieved. |
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Day 13 Departure from Whitehorse
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All Accommodations ( 9 nights in tent, 2 nights in log cabins) All meals (exception of lunch day 2, dinner day 12) Transportation in the Yukon territory Western tack and camping gear Cultural entry fees in Whitehorse day 2 Individual tent or 2p tent for couple waterproof bag 70l for luggage saddle bag for day use 2 french and english speaking guides that have a high knowledge of the territory and the horses Emergency satellite phone |
Personnal travel Insurances (required) Flight in/out Whitehorse-International Meal lunch day 2 and dinner day 12 Optionnal scenic float plane flight 150$cdn Alcoohol consomption drink Sleeping bag and sleeping mat Personnal expenses Tips Sleeping bag and mat rental : 85$ cdn
For those who want to expend their stay or discover more of Yukon Extra night with meals : 120$ cdn We recommend this trip for yough 12 years old and older, please let us know when reserving so we can help you |
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As result of the Covid pandemie most 2021 season been transfert to 2022 ** 2022 is now full. You can always reach out if some last minute seats open DEPARTURE 2023
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" Very well trained, fit, sure-footed horses. Riding program perfectly planned and carried out. The length and design of the daily stages are excellent. Riding guides always cheerful, in a good mood, there for the guests, absolute professionals. Accommodation quaint, adventurous, great. Food excellent. Terrific landscape, real wilderness, unique. ”KK Pferd and Riter |
'' Cette chevauche au Yukon ravira tout particulièrement les passionnés '' d'immensité naturelle a l'état brute'' qui ne redoutent pas le froid autour du feu de bois pour cuisiner et les nuits sous la tente. Petit tonnerre et Yukon gentil, courageux, volontaire, passe-partout '' Yvon 65 ans juin 2017 |
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