Hiking with The Huskies

They carry the heavy stuff - so you can enjoy the trek

One of the best hiking ideas to come our way for a long time! Great fun, good hiking and what’s more – enthusiastic husky pack dogs carry the heavy stuff – giving you a lighter load. Our most successful hiking trip is guided by the nicest people - the Cathers family. Legends in the dog sledding business, this family wrote the book on traveling with huskies! Father and daughter have competed numerous times in the Yukon Quest, the 1600 km sled dog event between Whitehorse and Fairbanks. Their lakeside homestead is cozy and comfortable, making the perfect base camp for visitors. Outgoing and friendly, the Cather’s family have all the outdoor knowledge to make this a very special holiday. By the way, as the husky pack dogs help carry the expedition food – don’t let them get too far out of sight!  

Hiking with the Huskies takes you on a route through alpine meadows and spruce forests of the Lake Laberge eastern shores. Your wilderness guide can introduce you to the Yukon’s fascinating natural world - where its daylight virtually all summer long. New hiking destinations are always interesting, these backcountry trails are easy walking with no steep climbs or difficult sections. This is family friendly country! Children over 12 years are very welcome. Imagine the thrill for kids to spend a week with a team of ‘people loving’ huskies, trekking through the Yukon’s    southern wilderness. The dogs are never harnessed, enjoy the treks and make real trail companions. Your participation in the summer treks keeps them fit and healthy for their winter sled pulling activities.

Itinerary: 

Day 1: Transfer from your Whitehorse hotel to Lake Laberge and boat transfer to guest lodge. Afternoon hiking trip and evening campfire supper on lake shore. Guest lodge accommodation.

Days 2-6: On the trail today with your huskies and guide. Several days trekking takes you further into the wilderness, walking through peaceful forests and along shores of secluded lakes. Chosen camp sites are in quiet locations beside lakes and streams. Your guide knows all the best stops and will ensure you see a picture book image of the Yukon’s outdoors. Like all expeditions this is a chance to discover something new - a beautiful corner of Canada’s Yukon. You return to base camp on day 6 and overnight at the guest lodge. Transfers to Whitehorse on final day.  

Trip Notes: Average fitness is required for participants. Walking conditions are good and the pace is relaxed. Just bring your personal items, sleeping bag and backpack; everything else is included. What to bring list provided.

Want to try a shorter trip? Our 4 day trek includes a day hike from the homestead with cabin accommodation first night. The next 3 days you are the trail with the pack dogs, camping for two nights, then returning to base with transfers to Whitehorse.