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Central Yukon hosts a unique diversitiy of wildlife. It is one of the richest areas in the Yukon. In the backcountry you will find caribou, moose, wolf and bear as well as the rare Fannin sheep. Elk and even cougar have also been spotted. Salmon spawn in the major rivers and streams. Many freshwater fishes including arctic grayling, lake trout and pike can be found in the lakes. Various migratory birds, especially sandhill cranes, fly over the Tintina trench during migration in May and September. The town of Faro is located on the north side of the Tintina trench that marks the division of the two essential components of Yukon geology. The rocks north-east of the trench are 300 to 1000 million years old, mainly sedimentary and represent the ancient North American margin. They were almost completely covered with glaciers during the last Ice Age. The terrain includes rolling uplands, groups of mountains and level tablelands dissected by deeply-cut broad valleys. The mountains south of the valley are sharp and high and more recent (20 to 300 million years). The Pelly river meanders trough the trench before flowing into the Yukon river about three hundred kilometers north-west from Faro.
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| Season: June to August |
| Requirements: Backpack (70 litres min), sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, pillow case, personal items. Tent and pad can be rented. |
| Suggested Items: Walking stick, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera. |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain gear, t-shirts, 2 warm sweaters, wind breaker, light pants, hiking boots, sandals, wool socks, long underwear. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: Prices are based on a minimum group size of 5. Smaller groups can be accommodated for an additional cost. |
| Maximum Number of People: 6 |
| Equipment Provided: Group camping gear, cooking gear, maps, first aid kit, bear spray, water bottles, canoes and equipment. Pack horse for carrying a portion of the gear. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in the town of Faro, Yukon. From Whitehorse, following Highway 2 north to Carmacks and then travel east on Highway 4 to the town of Faro. Packages with transportation from Whitehorse and accommodations in Faro available. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are in campsites along the trail. On the canoe option, there is one night in a motel in Ross River. |
Bed and Breakfasts in this area:
Nature Friends B&B
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| Meal Information: Full meals are included and include a range of menu items including vegetarian options. |
| Guide Information: Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable of the area. These tours are designed to give you enough time to fully enjoy the most beautiful sites and landscapes and to experience an intense and enjoyable journey into a mostly untouched natural environment. To preserve this pristine environment they will try to limit any negative impact of our activity whenever possible. |
| Weather Information: The climate is continental and generally dry with sunny warm summers. Temperature at the end of June and in July often goes up to 30°C/82°F. There are fewer insects than in other areas of the north. |
| Comments: This hike is suitable for anybody in good shape and able to walk 3 to 7 hours per day with a backpack weighting between 10 to 12 kg (21 to 25 lbs). Abby, the pony, can only carry a share of the equipment and food. The hike includes a few steep streches. The temperature at the end of June and in July can be very hot (up to ~30° C / ~82° F) and dry.
The section that we you will canoe on the Pelly river is easy. Nevertheless to be on the safe side you should possess some canoeing skills. Take the time to learn elementary canoeing rules or get a basic instruction in Whitehorse before starting the trip. Contact us for this option.
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5 days
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$930.00* per person
July 3-7, August 1-5, September 1-5, 2008 |
7 days
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$1330.00* per person
Hike and canoe. July 3-9, August 1-7, September 1-7, 2008 |
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