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There
is no better way for your family to enjoy the
Yukon wilderness lifestyle than by
mountain biking and hiking along the winding trails
and open ridges of the Yukon. |
Pack
your camera and do not forget to bring extra
batteries because your six to six and 1/2 hour adventure will
include:
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- A
round-trip tour from Skagway
over the White Pass Summit Area
to the Emerald Lake Trail Camp in
the Yukon.
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- A
guided off-road mountain bike ride and hike over winding
back country trails with photo opportunities.
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- A complimentary snack and
time to chat with your fellow riders and guides
at the Emerald Lake Cookhouse.
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Traveling
from Skagway to the Yukon, you will see...
1) The beautiful Skagway River Valley,
White Pass Summit Area, Tormented Valley,
and the crystal clear watershed of the
Yukon River. |
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2)
The pristine wilderness, with its majestic lakes and mountains, of northwestern
British Columbia and southwestern Yukon
Territory.
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3)
The world's smallest desert, which lies
just north of Carcross in the Yukon. |
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4)
The spectacular colors of Emerald Lake, the most photographed lake in northwest Canada. |
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At
the Emerald Lake Trail Camp you
will meet
our lead guides, Joni MacKinnon and Heike Graf.
Joni was born and raised in Whitehorse,
Yukon. She graduated from Capilano College
in 1982 with a degree in Outdoor Recreation
Management, and she has been a licensed
hunting, fishing, horseback, mountain biking/hiking, and wildlife
photography tour guide for over 30 years.
Heike was born and raised in Germany. She received her degree in Occupational Therapy in 2002 and her degree in Sensory Intergration Therapy in 2004. She owned a successful practice working with special-needs children before moving to the Yukon.
Growing up close to the Alps, she developed a passion for mountain biking/hiking and horseback riding.
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After
being fitted to your mountain bike, you will begin your adventure riding over high
country
trails and across open ridge-lines surrounded by vast mountainous wilderness . . . |
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. . . as you make your way to Emerald Lake you will experience the incredible beauty and tranquility this area is known for. |
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Once at Emerald Lake, you will park your bike and hike down to the shores of this crystal clear "Caribbean" like water. . . |
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. . . where you can capture another "once in a lifetime" photo opportunity on the Yukon Mountain Bike and Hike Adventure Tour. |
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Continuing
through the back country, you will
arrive at the Emerald Lake
Trail Camp and head down to the rustic cookhouse to
enjoy a snack and chat with
your tour guides and fellow riders.
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After
a snack and chatting with your tour guides and fellow riders,
you will head back to Skagway with photos
to keep, memories to hold, and tales to
tell of this spectacular Yukon Mountain Biking and Hiking experience
which you will cherish for a lifetime. |
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ATTENTION:
For those in your party who would rather go horseback riding, they can opt for the Yukon Horseback Adventure Tour at the same time and place as your mountain bike and hike adventure. The scenery viewed while on horseback or bike is nearly identical, and the best part is, you can ride together and take family/group pictures on the way to and from the Emerald Lake Trail Camp as both tours use the same bus!
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To view
the answers to our most frequently asked questions
about the Yukon Mountain Bike and Hike Adventure Tour, please
click here.
Southeast
Tours fully supports the efforts of The Nature Conservancy
in protecting our critical wildlife habitat.
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Price Per Person: $140.00
tax included
Duration: 6 to 6 1/2 hours (about 2 hours with the bikes)
Availability: Monday thru Saturday
Departure Time: Mon - Sat at 9:30am
Office Check-In No Later than 8:30am
Activity Level: Challenging, bicycling and walking over uneven ground, suitable
for ages 10 and up. All participants must be in reasonable physical condition, all experience levels will
be accommodated. |
**All Minors
Must be Accompanied by a Legal Guardian.**
THIS
TOUR WILL BE CROSSING THE U.S. AND CANADIAN
BORDER, ALL U.S. AND CANADIAN CITIZENS
ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION
A PHOTO I.D. AND PASSPORT. PEOPLE
OF ALL OTHER CITIZENSHIPS ARE REQUIRED
TO HAVE A PHOTO I.D., PASSPORT, AND VISA
(IF REQUIRED) IN THEIR POSSESSION WHEN
CROSSING THE BORDER. (THE SAME DOCUMENTATION
USED TO BOARD YOUR SHIP.)
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