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Day 1 Wednesday 10 Feb 2010
Arrival at the airport in Whitehorse around 1 p.m.. We drive along the Klondike Highway ( 540 km, 320 miles ) through a winter wonderland to Dawson City, which is nestled along the frozen Yukon River. Along the way we make numerous stops. We visit Braeburn Lodge, Carmacks, the Five Finger Rapids and Pelly Crossing. Upon arrival in Dawson we check into our hotel before going to the official Yukon Quest Checkpoint. The Checkpoint is not far from the Hotel in the Visitor Center. Under normal race circumstances the first Mushers will just about now arrive in Dawson and will be greeted by a cheering crowd of race fans. The whole otherwise sleepy own is buzzing with excitement. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 2 Thursday 11 Feb 2010
This day we experience first hand the checkpoint atmosphere of Dawson City. There will be Mushers arriving right on Front Street all day, some only minutes, others hours apart. They rest their dogs in the “ dog camp “ across the frozen Yukon River in the Government Campground. We will visit with
 some Mushers, maybe even assist them with their chores during their 36 hrs layover. Usually there is always a Musher who needs a last minute hand. The frontrunner will prepare to leave on a 200 mile stretch to Pelly Crossing, the longest run of the whole race. Visit of Diamond Tooth Gerties Casio in the evening. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3 Friday 12 Feb 2010
In the morning we have time to spend in Dawson to watch the Mushers embark on the next leg of their journey. Around noon, we start heading back towards Whitehorse, a 6 hr road trip along the scenic Klondike Highway, with stops in Pelly Crossing and at the frozen Five Finger Rapids of the Yukon River. Via the Alaska Highway we drive to the Blue Kennels Base Camp. Here you will move into one of the cozy wood heated cabins. Dinner in the main house. The dogs are waiting to meet you. Overnight in Cabin in Base Camp. (D)
Day 4 Saturday 13 Feb 2010
While the morning sun slowly lifts over the horizon we prepare for our first daytrip after breakfast.
We feed and water the dogs and you learn how to harness them up. We explain you all the functions of the different lines and how to brake and steer the sled. 3 Dogs will pull you on this first day and you will be very surprised by their pulling power. Lunch on the trail and return to Base Camp for Dinner. Overnight in Cabin in Base Camp. ( BLD)
Day 5 Sunday 14 Feb 2020
After breakfast, around 11 a.m. we head out for our second full day of mushing. We cover about 40 km in distance, mainly going along a scenic training trail and over the frozen Takhini River. Just the slight sound of the working dogs and runners in the snow will be with us for that day. You get to know your dogs and start to form a personal relationship. With every stop, and praise for the dogs, they learn to trust you and you to trust them. Overnight in Cabin in Base Camp. (BLD)
Day 6 Monday 15 Feb 2010
Today we mush out dogs towards beautiful Ibex Valley. This used to be an old trading route of the Champagne Aishihik First Nations. We easily cover between 40 and 60 km. Slowly a new feeling of life will creep in. In harmony with the running rhythm of your team you will enjoy nature in a way never experienced before. The evening we spend again in our cozy log cabins. Time for a shower? Enjoy and relax in our sauna. Overnight in Cabin in Base Camp. (BLD)
Day 7 Tuesday 16 Feb 2010
Most likely the first Mushers will arrive in Whitehorse today. Depending on their timing we will plan our day, either go mushing in the morning and greet the finishers in the afternoon, or head to town right away and hook up the dogs for an evening run. Overnight in Cabin in Base Camp. (BLD)
Day 8 Wednesday 17 Feb 2010
For three days we leave behind the last remnants of civilization and life a true Quest Mushers life and head out for an unforgettable adventure. |
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cont.: Day 8 Wednesday 17 Feb
2010
Your team of Huskies pulls you and your loaded sled to remote 37 Mile Lake, along the Yukon Quest Trail, the toughest Sled Dog Race in the
 World. Driving across unnamed lakes we reach our preset walltent camp. Everything we need will be packed with us on the sled. We go out to cut some firewood, cook together on the woodstove and share stories. If the group decides, we might even take a few of our new four legged friends in the tent. We have a great chance to meet Elk. Overnight in Trappers Tent. (BLD)
Day 9 Thursday 18 Feb 2010
From the tent camp we start a daytrip further down the trail towards 57 Mile Lake. If the weather allows there is a possible ascent to the Sifton Range. This offers stunning views in all directions. Aishihik Lake to the west, Whitehorse to the east, Braeburn to the north and the impressive Coastal range to the south. The evening we spend in our trappers tent again, where warm tea or soup are waiting on the stove. In this surrounding the meaning of freedom will get a new dimension. Overnight in Trappers Tent. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Friday 19 Feb 2010
After a last Mushers breakfast, we will start for our final day of mushing. The dogs pull us steady southbound with the Coastal Mountains in plain view ahead of us. Way to early we return to civilization and most of all, you have to leave your new friends, the dogs, behind. In the early afternoon we drive you to Whitehorse where you spend your last night in a downtown Hotel. Overnight in Hotel (B,L,)
Day 11 Saturday 20 Feb 2010
 Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport for your southbound flight, or if you like to stay till the famous Mushers finishing banquet on Sunday the 21st of Feb, we will reserve you 2 hotel nights ( Sat 20 to Sun 21st to Mon 22nd ) and banquet tickets. There is Mushers arriving in town all week-end, and you will have time to explore Whitehorse. In this case please book your return flight for Monday morning the 22nd of Feb. The cost of the banquet ticket changes each your, 2009 it was $ 75. The 2 nights hotel are $ 109 plus Gst per night.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
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Transfer from Airport to Hotel, Dawson, Base Camp back to Hotel and Airport
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All Accommodation in cabins ( 5 nights ) or heated tent outpost camps ( 2 night ) , Hotels ( 3 nights )
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All meals including non-alcoholic beverages while on mushing tour evening day 3 to lunch day 10 ( BLD= breakfast , lunch, dinner ).
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Use of personal sled and 3 to 6 Huskies, 1 Musher per Sled
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Musher Diploma with picture of one of the lead dogs
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Visit of Yukon Quest in Dawson City
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Visit of Yukon Quest Finish in Whitehorse
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Winter Mushing Boots included
NOT INCLUDED
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Alcoholic beverages ( we buy jointly before the tour )
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Winter clothing rental of warm NORTHERN OUTFITTERS Jacket, Pants, $ 25 each, sleeping bag $ 40, mitts $ 10 payable upon arrival in cash/ travellers cheques
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Meals in restaurants (day 1, day 2, day 3 breakfast and lunch, day 10 dinner, day 11 breakfast )
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All expenses of personal nature
Changes in Itinerary subject to weather, condition of the Group, health of participants and dogs as well as change of itinerary due to changes in the Yukon Quest
This Dog Sledding adventure is a challenging but relaxed fun trip! We supply you with the best equipment possible, teach you all the important aspects of mushing and prepare the trails as good as possible. To participate you must be healthy, enjoy working with dogs and have a good team spirit. Dog Sledding is a comparable physical activity to cross-country skiing, so you should be in relatively good physical
shape.
Before Departure you are required to sign a waiver of
liability.
Blue Kennels is a licensed and insured Tour Operator, Wilderness Tourism License no 72 under the Yukon Territory Wilderness Tourism Act. Blue Kennels had been in business since June 1997.
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If you could plan your mushing trip as shown
you can feel the vibrating mushing life
in Dawson and 
