Rookie Ranch
Our Rookie Ranch is modelled on the well-known western concept of a "Dude Ranch" for novice horse riders. Even if you have never set foot on a dog-sled before you will be driving your own team before you leave Muktuk.
Our guests experience all aspects of the amazing winter sport of dog-sledding.
Duration: 6 or 9 days available
2 persons minimum
Description of the trip
Departure Dates:
December 2011:
4., 11., 18., 25.
January 2012:
01., 08., 15., 22., 29.
February 2012:
05., 12., 19., 26.
March 2012:
04., 11., 18., 25.
Limited places: due to the popularity of this trip, booking in advance required. If you are looking for different departure dates, please contact us!
Tour Description
Included in the tour:
- Introduction to sled-dogs and mushing
- Well-trained, certified guide and a team of 4 to 6 friendly huskies
- Winter gear (jacket, snow pants, warm boots, mitts available. If you want, you can buy your own thermal underwear from us at a special Muktuk rate)
- Accommodation and fine home-cooked meals
- Camping equipment (depending on trip option)
- Ground transportation
- At the end of the day relax in our cedar sauna
- At the end of the trip "Taste of Yukon" Dinner
You will learn how to care for the dogs, harness and "bootie" them and handle a dog-sled and motivate a team.
Rookies begin by going out in a sled with a guide but can soon drive a dog team on their own. By the 3rd or 4th day many are ready to try an overnight camping trip (camping is optional).
Some dogs are Yukon Quest veterans, others are race hopefuls in their 1st or 2nd year of training. At the end of the day Rookies can help with evening feeding and share trail stories over a fine dinner.
Out on the trail we have Snowtrekker tents complete with a small stove or you can rough it and try "cold camping" on your sled just like Yukon Quest mushers!
Options:
Rookie Ranch 6-day, lodge based $1800 + GST
Rookie Ranch Plus 6-day, including camping $2100 + GST
Exclusive solo-trips (or couples) available at a surcharge of 25%
Note:
Adult prices quoted, without GST. Reduced rates available for children. Prices are subject to change.
If English isn't your first language we often have staff working with us from other countries who may be able to lead a tour in your preferred language.
* Average temperatures at this time of winter are between -2° and - 24° Celsius / 28 to -31 degrees Fahrenheit, but extremes may be as low as -45° Celsius / -50 Fahrenheit. We ask you to bring adequate clothing to withstand these temperatures. You may buy winter clothing in Whitehorse.
* This tour has many elements of an expedition and therefore changes in the itinerary due to weather and road conditions are a possibility. Muktuk Adventures explicitly reserves the right to adapt the tour itinerary.
* Canadian law requires that you sign a ‘release of claims and waiver of liability form’ prior to participating on this trip.
Other attractions near us:
- Spend an evening at the Takhini Hot Springs
- Stay at the Westmark Hotel in Whitehorse if you have time to explore other nearby attractions while you are in the Yukon
- Try other activities such as ice fishing or snow shoeing, Northern Lights watching
Payment and cancellation policy:
Non-refundable reservation fee at time of booking - 20 %
Payment of remainder 45 days before departure of trip
Cancellation 45 -21 days in advance - 50 % refund (less reservation fee)
Cancellation less than 21 days in advance - no refund
In case of cancellation all payments are transferable for up to one year.
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Box 20716, Whitehorse,
Yukon,
Canada Y1A 7A4
Phone 867.668.3647
Toll-free 1.866.968.3647 
Fax 867 633.4200
info@muktuk.com
