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Mushing Day-Trips
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Muktuk offers three options for day-trips, all
featuring an introduction to sled-dogs in the Yukon.
Dawson Trail Day-Trip, our most popular option, is a 6-hour
adventure. Takhini Express is our shortest trip, running about
60 to 90 minutes. When you arrive, you'll meet our very friendly
huskies. You may get a chance to visit our Quest dogs, or see
them take off on a run. Then you have an orientation to the
dogs, equipment and art of driving a dog team.
One of our guides will accompany you on your run, to give you
training, support and assistance in driving the team. You can
learn how to harness and "bootie" your team, how to
brake, how to balance and steer the sled, and other basics of
driving a sled-dog team.
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Our dogs are very powerful – probably the strongest
dogs in the Quest pound for pound – and you will
get to see and feel that power in action as you head out
on your introductory run. Your daytrip will take you along
the Takhini River to the historic Dawson Trail, and a
variety of trails close to the ranch. The area is very
beautiful – secluded and silent – and the
river trails follow part of the actual Yukon Quest trail.
These trips are available from mid-November to the end
of March, subject to weather and trail conditions. |
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- Brief introduction to sled-dogs and mushing
- led and all relevant equipment, plus an outer layer
of clothing (parka, boots, mittens)
- Well-trained, certified guide and a team of 4 to
6 friendly, well-trained huskies
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Dawson Trail Day Trips |
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- Lunch and hot beverages
- This option requires approximately 6 to 7 hours
altogether
- Offered daily, December to March
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Takhini Express |
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- Hot beverage after the tour
- This option requires approximately 2.5 hours altogether
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Optional |
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- Transportation is available
(for an additional fee) |
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What's holding you back?
Muktuk has introduced people of all ages to mushing –
from 2 to 82 – and hosted people from all over the
world, Peru to Switzerland, South Africa to New Zealand.
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Introduction to Mushing  For
guests who want a more intensive introduction to the sport
of mushing, Muktuk offers a special full-day Introduction
to Mushing. Participants arrive at 9:30 in the morning,
join in morning preparations, then follow the regular day-trip
schedule. After, participants can help with evening feeding,
then learn about the history of our dogs and the Yukon Quest.
The day ends with a hearty home-cooked dinner. Guests return
to their hotel by 9:30pm. This option must be booked
at least 10 days in advance.
Muktuk Adventures and Guest Ranch is located at km 1443 on the
Alaska Highway, approximately 25 minutes from downtown Whitehorse.
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