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The Best of the Yukon!

Spend the weekend in historic Dawson City enjoying the annual Dawson Music Festival (in Canada). Every year the best names in Canadian music perform for an appreciative and spirited audience. Daytime events include concerts and workshops at intimate venues throughout the community, as well as a full slate of children's and family entertainment, games, and crafts. When night comes, the tent becomes the biggest dance party north of 60, while the historic Palace Grand Theatre plays host to beautiful sit-down concerts.

The day after the festival you put in on the Yukon River and float with the current for three days to Eagle, Alaska. Nights will be spent camping on naturally formed islands which dot the river. Our van and trailer meet us with mountain bikes and supplies for the ride of a lifetime back to Dawson City on the Taylor Highway and Top of the World Highway.

This tour combines a leisurely float trip, rich in gold rush history, with spectacular biking on the Yukon Plateau. The Yukon Territory is the size of California with a total population of only 30,000 people. Come and experience this incredible country with experienced local guides who are passionate about the land and their awesome outdoor sporting activities!

IItinerary

Day one – three (start option 1): This fun dual sport adventure begins with the optional three-day Dawson City Music Festival. Festival-goers will meet early on Day 1 in Skagway, Alaska. That night we will check into our hotel in Dawson for the weekend after an all-day drive across the expansive Yukon, be sure to have your camera ready! The festival features excellent Canadian musicians, a relaxed atmosphere and a chance to enjoy historic Dawson. Everyone is on their own schedule for food and fun during the festival.

Day four – six (start option 2): (B,L,D) On Monday (Day 4), the full group meets up and we put in on the Yukon River to begin our 100-mile float to Eagle, Alaska. Folks joining up for the shorter 8-day trip will fly from Whitehorse to Dawson on Monday morning. The Yukon River moves along at a good pace with the option to either paddle or drift with the current. We spend the next 3 days camping on islands and visiting historic sites along the way.

Day seven: (B,L,D) We arrive in Eagle, Alaska and meet our tour van. Bikes are prepped and we begin our ride back to Dawson on the Taylor Highway. Keep an eye out for the large Fortymile caribou herd that roams near the highway. The hard pack bituminous dirt road ascends to American Pass where we camp for the night.

Day eight – ten: (B,L,D) We continue south on the Taylor Highway and camp near the junction of the Top of the World Highway. The highway is so named because, along much of its length, it skirts the crest of the hills, giving looks down on the valleys. The next day we turn onto the Top of the World Highway and cross the US-Canadian border back into the Yukon Territory. This section provides stunning views across the Yukon Plateau. We ride the ridge east, savoring views of the Tombstone Mountains and the river valley. We camp the night in the alpine tundra. Our last day of riding ends with an exhilarating 9-mile coast down to the river and a short ferry ride across to Dawson. We spend the last night in out hotel in Dawson.

Day eleven: (B) We return by van to Whitehorse to meet departing flights in the afternoon. Participants have the option of continuing with us in the van to Skagway, Alaska. From Skagway you may travel on your own by either small plane or on the State of Alaska Marine Highway Ferry to Juneau to meet departing flights.

 

Gear List:

Camp nights we provide:

Tent

Sleeping bag, pad & small pillow

All cooking equipment

Clothing:

Long johns - polypropylene, techwick or wool

3 pairs pants – fleece or wool, cotton

2 or 3 pairs biking shorts

Biking tights

3 biking jerseys or techwick shirts, no cotton

2 or 3 casual wear shirt and pants for festival

2 jackets - fleece or sweater, windbreaker

Waterproof jacket and pants

4 pair socks - wool, heavy & light - 2 pair per segment

Bathing suit and towel

Sandals or sneakers for camping and rafting

Boots - Hiking, biking

Hat & Gloves - wool, fleece

Biking gloves

Personal Items – i.e. toothbrush/paste, eye care, bar soap, deodorant, shaving, etc…

Equipment:

Day pack (accessible from van at lunch and snack breaks) or Camelbak

Large bike water bottle or 100oz bladder

Sun glasses and sun block

Insect repellent

Camera and binoculars

Head lamp or flashlight

For reservations or questions please call
1-888-755-TREK or e mail us at
becky@emstrek.com

3 day, 100-mile float raft ride down the Yukon River

Spectacular island camping

Stunning views of the Yukon Plateau and Tombstone Mountains

Optional weekend to enjoy annual Dawson Music Festival

Option1: 11 Days (includes music fest pass and additional lodging)

Option 2: 8 Days

Arrival city: Whitehorse, Alaska

Departure city: Skagway or Whitehorse

COST:

Option 1: $2,195
(includes music fest pass and additional lodging) Single Supplement: $100

Option 2: $1,850 (tour only)

Dates: 2008

Option 1: July 18th- July 28th

Option 2: July 21st- July 28th

Dates: 2009

Option 1: July 24th – August 3rd

Option 2: July 27th – August 3rd

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Group Size: 4-12

Age Group: Minimum age 19 years

Meals: Look for (B,L,D) in itinerary for meals included on trip days. Most meals will consist of local seafood, salad, fruit, granola bars, juice, sandwiches, and more!

Difficulty level: Moderate/Strenuous
You should be healthy and have excellent fitness. Rides will be between 30 and 40 miles per day and approximately 3-4 hours in length on varying terrain. No experience is needed for the float raft portion of the trip.

Style of trip: Accommodations will be a combination of hotel stays and rustic tent camping beside a campfire. These trips are fully van supported, so during the day you will be free to enjoy your ride unencumbered. Bikes are equipped with a rear rack for storing anything you wish to carry along during the trip.

What’s included

Mountain bike with helmet and canoe

Van support

Experienced local guides

Transfers from/to arrival/departure destination

Meals

Lodging or camping each night

Music fest passes (trip option 1)

What isn’t included

Airfare to and from arrival destination

Gratuities to staff

Travel insurance

Meals during the music fest

Airport taxes (if any)

Alcoholic beverages

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at 888-755-8735 or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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