Imagine gliding quietly through snow-covered forests, the only sounds being the crunch of snow under your sled, the soft panting of your dog team, and the occasional howl of wildlife in the distance.
This is winter in the Yukon, a place where nature is as raw and beautiful as it was centuries ago.
A dogsledding adventure here is much more than just a winter activity—it's a timeless journey into the heart of the Yukon, guided by the steady rhythm of your team of spirited dogs.
You’ll bond with your dogs, as they will with you.
Guests who embark on these tours find themselves immersed in a lifestyle far removed from their hustle and bustle. Being off grid, without the distractions of technology and the pressures of work, they step into a world where the bond between musher and dog becomes the focus of their experience.
For many, this connection is the highlight of their trip. By the end of the tour, each guest has formed a close bond with their dogs, and the sense of teamwork is palpable.
“Yes, that is a wolf pack.”
Stunning wildlife encounters along the way are the norm. During a stop for a campfire lunch along the shores of Lake Laberge, guests of Cathers Wilderness Adventures had the extraordinary experience of watching a wolf pack pass. The wolves paused to observe the group from a distance, before carrying on, their howls echoing across the lake. The dogs responded in kind, and for a few magical moments, the air was filled with their haunting calls.
These kinds of unscripted, trip-defining moments tend to happen in the places our tour operators take their guests.
A few days can change your life.
Visitors often describe the tours as transformative, particularly those who are initially unfamiliar with the off-grid lifestyle. At Sky High Wilderness Ranch, one guest arrived with a curling iron in hand, unaware that her cabins were powered by wood stoves and solar energy, with no access to electricity.
By the end of her week-long tour, she was not only deeply connected to her dogs, but also to the simplicity and beauty of life in the wilderness. She left in tears of joy, having achieved something she had not expected.
Dogsledding in the Yukon is an experience that invites you to not just see the wilderness but live in it fully, if only for a while. As guests consistently say, this is more than a tour—it’s a chance to step into a whole different world.
Your dogs are waiting.
