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Venture by bike to the northern edge of the Rocky Mountains in the remote Northeast Yukon! During WW II, the US army constructed a road to bring oil from the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories to a refinery in Whitehorse. Two years after completion the project was abandoned.

The dirt road is still seasonally maintained by the Canadian government and open for a great riding experience. The winding route takes you through some of the most beautiful north country scenery in this hemisphere. Bike past pristine lakes and listen closely for loons calling. View the scenic splendor of the autumn colors in reds and gold’s, and watch the mystical Northern Lights put on a show while a wolf howls in the distance. Join us for a true wilderness experience!

Itinerary

Day one: (D) The group convenes in Skagway in the afternoon arriving by air or ferry from Juneau. After fitting you to your bike and a brief orientation ride around town, we will drive north into Canada to Johnson’s Crossing. Tonight we stay in a motel for the night.

Day two: (B,L,D) Distance- 47 miles. After breakfast we hop on our bikes, make adjustments and loosen up our cycling legs on some winding dirt roads. Today we will begin our journey out of Skagway, slowly making the transition from city life to the great wide expanses of wilderness that lies ahead. During the evening we relax by a campfire at a quiet Yukon lake.

Day three:

(B,L,D) Distance- 50 miles: Black spruce and willow line the roads as we skirt by small lakes and rivers heading into the Pelly Mountains. The quiet and solitude of this country prevails. Tonight we camp on the shore of Lapie Lake. Sitting by the fire we experience the same inspiration felt by famous local poets and writers such as Robert W. Service.

Day four: (B,L,D) Distance- 40 miles. Gentle rolling hills and curves roll by as we cycle along. The route descends into Lapie Canyon as we near the end of the South Canol Road. We cross the Campbell Highway and make our way to the Village of Ross River, population 350. We spend tonight in a local hotel.

Day five: (B,L,D) Our trail continues north towards the Arctic Circle. We board the Pelly River ferry to cross the opposite shore where the North Canol road begins. We shuttle by van to the north end of the road and camp at Macmillan Pass along the northern edge of the Rocky Mountains.

Day six: (B,L,D) Today is a rest day from biking and is spent exploring the pass and relaxing while enjoying the fall colors. For those wishing to venture further by bike on a day trip, the route continues into the Northwest Territory as the Canol Heritage Trail.

Day seven: (B,L,D) Distance- 40 miles. Back on the bikes we drop into an open valley with the Itsi Mountains to the east. Rusty vehicle relics from the WWII era line the road as we roll on by. We cross the Macmillan River many times as we descend the pass. Tonight we camp overlooking the Macmillan Valley.

Day eight: (B,L,D): Distance- 35 miles. The road traverses the remains of an old forest fire that swept through the region. Firewood lines the way as we leave the Continental Divide behind. We make camp for the night at Dragon Lake.

Day nine: (B,L,D): Distance- 65 miles. The last day of riding takes us back to Ross River, where we spend the night reflecting on the beautiful country we’ve traveled. Sharing the experience is a big part of the trip and we will all have some great stories to share. We stay at a hotel in Ross River for the evening.

Day ten: (B,L,D): We get an early start for the drive south to Whitehorse and then Skagway, arriving in the later afternoon. We check into a B&B in Skagway. You will have time to explore the town before meeting the group for dinner at a fantastic local restaurant where, you guessed it, fish is always on the menu!

Day eleven: (B): We enjoy a final breakfast together at the B&B before saying our goodbyes. The day is free to explore Skagway on your own and complete any final souvenir shopping before heading home or on to your next Alaskan adventure!

Gear List:

Camp nights we provide:

Tent

Sleeping bag, pad & small pillow

All cooking equipment

 

Clothing:

2 pair long johns - polypropylene, techwick or wool

3 pairs pants – fleece or wool, cotton

3 or 4 pairs biking shorts

Biking tights

3 biking jerseys or techwick shirts, no cotton

1 or 2 casual wear shirt and pants

2 jackets - fleece or sweater, windbreaker

Waterproof jacket and pants

4 pair socks - wool, heavy & light - 2 pair per segment

Sandals or sneakers for camping

Boots - hiking, biking

Hat & gloves - wool, fleece

Biking gloves

Personal items – i.e. toothbrush/paste, eye care, bar soap, deodorant, shaving, etc…

 

Equipment:

Day pack (accessible from van at lunch and snack breaks) or Camelbak

Large bike water bottle or 100oz bladder

Sunglasses and sun block

Insect repellent

Camera and binoculars

Head lamp or flashlight

For reservations or questions please call
1-888-755-TREK or e mail us at
becky@emstrek.com

Ride along beautiful backcountry dirt roads

Fireside camping in the quiet solitude of the Northeast Yukon

Explore the rustic countryside along the Historic Canol Road

Camp under the mystical Northern Lights

Total 11 Days

Arrival/departure city: Skagway, Alaska

COST: $1,995 per person
Single Supplement: $200

Dates: 2008:
August 30th - September 9th

Dates: 2009:
August 28th - September 7th

Click here to reserve your spot with a $250 deposit.

Group Size: 4-12

Age Group: Minimum age 14 years

Meals: Look for (B,L,D) in itinerary for meals included on trip days. Most meals will consist of local seafood, salad, fruit, granola bars, juice, sandwiches, and more!

Difficulty level: Moderate/Strenuous
You should be healthy and have excellent fitness. Ride days will be between 20 and 60 miles and approximately 3-6 hours of riding per day on varying terrain. .

Style of trip: Accommodations will be a combination of hotel stays and rustic tent camping beside a campfire. These trips are fully van supported, so during the day you will be free to enjoy your ride unencumbered. Bikes are equipped with a rear rack for storing anything you wish to carry along during the trip..

What’s included

Mountain bike & helmet

Van support

Experienced local guides

Transfers from arrival destination

Meals

Hotels or camping each night

What isn’t included

Airfare to Skagway

Gratuities to staff

Travel insurance

Airport taxes (if any)

Alcoholic beverages

 

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at 888-755-8735 or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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