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Snowmobiling in Whitehorse, Y.K. Whitehorse quick links:
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WHITEHORSE, YUKON Push it to the max If you decide to take a sledding trip into the unlimited backcountry that surrounds Whitehorse, be prepared for the thrill of a lifetime. |
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WHITEHORSE, YUKON Take it to the next level Whitehorse is perfect for riders who want to tear through powder and have a ridiculously good time. |
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Annual snowfall: 5 ft. Average winter temperature: -17° C Sledding season: November-May Local dealers: STM Recreation (Yamaha) (867) 668-2101 Yukon Honda (Honda) (867) 668-4451 Listers Motorsports (Arctic Cat) 1-888-567-2187 Checkered Flag Recreation (Polaris) (867) 633-2627 Info: Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce www.whitehorsechamber.com | (867) 667-7545 Yukon Chamber of Commerce www.yukonchamber.com | 1-800-661-0543 |
| Photo by Jim Connor A historic route According to Whitehorse resident and avid snowmobiler Jim Connor, the Dawson Overland Trail has great scenery and mostly easy riding, though there can be a couple of rough creek crossings at times. The trail starts at Takhini Hot Springs and ends up at Braeburn Lodge. |
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High Country InnYour Yukon Experience Starts HereHigh Country Inn is more than a hotel, it's an experience. Upon arriving, guests are greeted by a 40-foot wooden Mountie that guards the entrance; once inside, you can enjoy northern cuisine and the rustic decor of the Yukon Mining Company Saloon or even pan for gold. At night, you can watch the legendary Northern Lights from the hotel's popular heated deck. High Country Inn also has exercise facilities, pet accommodations, complimentary airport shuttle, entertainment and tour bookings, free guest voice mail and e-mail service, guest laundry and a corporate club program. Our range of 85 refurbished rooms feature cable television, telephones, complimentary tea/coffee and for those seeking even greater luxury, our suites have jacuzzi tubs or fully-equipped kitchenettes. |
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Best Western Gold Rush Inn Located on Main Street in downtown Whitehorse, the Best Western Gold Rush Inn is a luxurious hotel with 101 guest rooms and a unique atmosphere that is exclusive to the Yukon. Filled with relics from the goldfields, our lobby will take you back to 1890s when the gold rush was at its peak. See what it was like for a Klondike prospector while having a refreshment in our rustic Gold Rush Saloon. |
| Whitehorse | Riders Choice Awards |
| Platinum » Favourite overall snowmobiling area in Yukon Territory |
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| January 20, 2006 Alcan 200 Road Race Head to Haines, Alaska, for what is known as the last great snowmobile road race in North America. The event starts at the Canadian border, 42 miles north of Haines, Alaska, and goes to Dezadeash Lodge at Dezadeash Lake,Yukon Territory, and back again. Many spectators show up early and enjoy the week’s activities preceding the race. Contact: Race director (907) 766-2503 February 2, March 1 & 8, 2006 Trek Over the Top Trek Over the Top is a multi-day sledding event that has been taking place in the Yukon and Alaska for 14 consecutive years. The groomed route follows the Taylor Highway in Alaska and the Top of the World Highway in the Yukon. "The first day we travel 320 kilometres, arriving in Dawson City later in the afternoon," said Eric Zalitis, who has been involved with the event since its birth. "We average 200 people per run, the majority being from Alaska. Last year we had 14 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces represented." When the participants arrive in Dawson City, they can take part in a number of activities that are included in the participant's package. The package also includes accommodations in Dawson City, fuel at the halfway point, the majority of meals, and live entertainment held at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall. While in Dawson City, snowmobilers have the option of going on a snowmobile tour and taking curling lessons. The trail, even though it is groomed, has a few areas where caution must be used due to the higher elevations and blowing snow. Cold temperatures have been experienced in past years, so warm clothing is a necessity. "The past few years, the weather has been getting warmer," said Zalitis. "We recommend that you should have experience for the ride, but we find that a number of first-timers do the trip and all have been successful." |
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