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There
is no better way to enjoy the
Yukon wilderness lifestyle than by
horseback riding along the winding trails
and open ridges of the Yukon. |
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Pack
your camera... and do not forget the extra
film because your six hour adventure will
include:
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- A
round-trip tour from Skagway
over the White Pass Summit Area
to the Emerald Lake Corral in
the Yukon.
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- A
guided horseback ride over winding
back country trails with opportunities
to scan for wildlife.
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- A
break for refreshments, and
time to chat with your guide
at the Emerald Lake Corral 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 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. |
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At
the Emerald Lake Trail Camp you
will meet
our lead horseback guide, Joni MacKinnon.
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 and wildlife
photography tour guide for over 25 years.
Also, she was the first female
president of the Yukon Fish and Game
Association.
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After
saddling up you will ride over high
country
trails as Joni relates the hardships
the "Cheechakos", or newcomers,
had to face in the Yukon. |
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Along
the way you will be able to scan the
sides of Caribou Mountain, Gray Ridge
and the Watson River Valley for sheep,
moose, caribou, black and grizzly bear.
Although sightings are not guaranteed,
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Continuing
through the back country, you will
arrive back at the Emerald Lake
Corral and head down to the rustic "cookhouse" to
enjoy snacks and a beverage with
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After
snacks and chatting with your tour guides,
you will head back to Skagway with photos
to keep, memories to hold and tales to
tell of this spectacular Yukon horseback riding experience
that you will cherish for a lifetime. |
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To view
the answers to our most frequently asked questions
about the Yukon Horseback 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: $175.00
tax included
Duration: About 6 hours (about 2 hours with the horses)
Availability: Sunday thru Friday
Departure Times: Mon-Fri 10:30am & Sun 9:30am
Activity Level: Moderate
with some walking over uneven ground, suitable
for ages 8 and up. Beginners 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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