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Muktuk Matinee -
Introduction to the world of Yukon Quest Sled-Dogs |
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Frank is giving part of his presentation
to visitors, on the shores of the Takhini River. The dogs
are all checking to see which visitors have treats left! |
- Meet 100+ very friendly huskies, including our puppies
and "seniors"
- Join Frank for a walk & training-run, as the
dogs free-run to the Takhini River
- After the walk, Frank will provide color commentary
for a short Quest video
- During the video, we serve beverages and fresh home-baked
muffins
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| This learning adventure tour ends with a
"40-below" enactment, where Frank demonstrates
his racing equipment and shows how mushers manage on the
trail in severe cold. |
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TOUR TIMES & PRICES:
- Daily at 1 pm.
- Tour lasts 3.5 hours (longer for serious dog lovers!)
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| Adults |
$35CDN |
| Children (8 to 16) |
$17.50CDN |
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Participate in our Muktuk Matinee and then join
us for an exquisite BBQ of local arctic char.
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The setting for this tour and BBQ is splendid, on
the shores of the Takhini River, with the mountains
in the distance.
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With 22 Yukon Quests behind him, Frank has many
marvellous tales to tell of the Quest Trail.
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| Adults |
$65CDN |
| Children (8 to 16) |
$32.50CDN |
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Hike'n'Howl - Picnic
Lunch & Day Hike with Huskies |
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Two young Quest dogs charge down the trail
for a day-hike. This is their chance to run "flat
out" and also to play with our visitors – they
love it!
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- Meet 100+ very friendly huskies, including our puppies
and "seniors"
- Head out onto our training trails for a day hike,
with several of our dogs
- Picnic lunch and snacks provided
- At the end of the day, the dogs (and you) can take
a quick dip in the Takhini River (our dogs love the
chance to run into the river)
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TOUR TIMES & PRICES
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Tour lasts about 7 hours
- Transportation included
- Minimum 2 persons; maximum 6 persons
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| Adults |
$120CDN |
| Children (8 to 16) |
$60CDN |
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FALL TRAINING RUNS WITH
SLED-DOGS |
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- During training season (from September to November),
you can join Frank and our staff for training runs,
riding along on the ATV (subject to temperature and
weather conditions)
- You can watch and help our crew hook-up a team
of very energetic huskies, and ride along their training
trails through the woods, for several miles.
- You will get a brief tour of the kennels, and a
chance to watch a short Quest video, for a glimpse
of the race from behind the scenes.
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| Fees for training runs are $75
CDN / $65 USD per person, including a kennel tour. |
| Training runs without a kennel tour are $60
cdn per person. |
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Canoe tours |
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- Paddle down the Takhini River to our doorstep.
- You can start at Kathleen Lake for a 2-day trip,
or at a bridge crossing for a 1-day trip.
- Or, you can float down the historic Yukon River
from Whitehorse to the Takhini River Bridge, near
our ranch.
- Contact us for more information and prices.
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There are others many activities to participate
in at Muktuk, with our dogs, horses, hiking trails, swimming
holes and canoes. And then there's the peace and quiet,
no charge!
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