Special Tour on the South Canol

 
Advanced Mushing, Level III

March & April

On this remote tour, you will travel along a section of the South Canol Highway, a remote road kept open for summer use. The South Canol runs from the Alaska Highway at Johnson’s Crossing, near Teslin, to Ross River. This highway was originally carved through the Yukon wilderness in WWII, along with the North Canol, to connect the oil wells at Norman Wells to Whitehorse, in order to supply oil to the United States. The South Canol is now maintained only in summer, so it makes an excellent winter trail.

You will start your journey at Johnson’s Crossing, and travel up towards the Lapie Lakes and Quiet Lake, travelling through splendid scenery. You will travel through the scenic river valleys of the Nisutlin, Rose and Lapie Rivers, with gorgeous mountain views along the way. At night, your guide will set up a comfortable campsite for you.

As this tour involves travelling through remote regions, with teams of 8 to 12 dogs, previous mushing experience is required.
Included in the tour
  • Well trained certified guide
  • Outer layer of your clothing (overall, boots, mitten, hat)
  • Team of 6 or 8 dogs and sled
  • Transportation to and from the trailhead
  • All necessary gear to survive in the outdoors of an arctic environment
  • All meals and accommodation