| Kluane Hiking Program |
| 8 Days Kluane National Park Hiking and Sightseeing Tour |
| 01 - 03 |
| From Whitehorse we drive on the Alaska Highway towards Haines Junction. The Highway offers spectacular mountain vistas with exhibits and viewpoints of Mount Kennedy, Mount Hubbard and peaks in the Icefield Ranges in the interior of the Kluane National Park. In the vicinity of the Donjek River bridge, other peaks in these ranges can be seen - Mount Steele, Mount Wood and Mount Walsh. We drive 20 km south of Haines Junction to beautiful Kathleen Lake where we get settled in our cozy log cabins. From here we daily hike in different directions into the park. You will be astonished with the utterly wild and remarkable country you’re immersed in. Of the many highlights to be seen, the hiking trails "Kings Throne" and the "Auriol Trail" are a must. The Auriol Trail is one of Kluane's cut trails, which starts in spruce and aspen forest and branches into a loop after 2 km. The trail climbs up to the sub-alpine where we enjoy soon a scenic view of Haines Junction and the surrounding area. We cross a few creeks and reach the peaks of the Auriol Range. Back at the cabins we enjoy a delicious dinner and relax by the warmth of the campfire. |
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| 04 |
| Today we drive to Haines Pass where we soon find ourselves above timberline. We pass the Dezadeash Lake - translated as "Lake of the Big Winds" which parallels the highway for 9 miles and follow the road through blooming tundra where we have a good chance to see grizzly bears looking for roots. We take small side trips and stops to stretch our legs and enjoy the stunning scenery with its overflowing nature and wildlife. On the way we visit Klukshu - a traditional native summer fishing camp with great photo opportunities. |
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| 05 |
| After a one-hour drive we reach Kluane Lake, the biggest lake in the Yukon Territory. We stop at Sheep Mountain Visitor Center go for an afternoon hiking trip to one of Kluane's glaciers. We follow the Slims East Trail where we soon reach the habitat of the Dall Sheep and have the opportunity to watch them in their natural surrounding. After passing the red stones of “Red Castle Ridge” we have climbed the top of Sheep Mountain and enjoy gorgeous views of glacier blue Kluane Lake. |
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| 06 |
| After breakfast we drive to Haines Junction and visit the interesting information center with slide shows, excellent interpretive programs about Kluane's Flora and Fauna and a viewing telescope to observe the Dall Sheep's winter range. We have the opportunity to go horseback riding along the St. Elias Mountains (also suitable for beginners) or take a flightseeing trip into Kluane National Park, featuring Canada's highest mountains and some of the most extensive icefields outside the polar region. Adventurous minded can take a whitewater rafting trip on the Tatshenshini River or simply try your luck fishing in Kathleen Lake. |
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| 07 |
| Not far from our cabins we visit today a sled dog kennel with over 100 well-trained Husky’s where we learn about the life, raising and training the dogs. They are true athletes. We see training rides with a dog team on a stripped down car chassis or a 4 wheeler. In the afternoon we enjoy a picnic on the shores of a beautiful mountain lake before we head back to Whitehorse and stay for the night. |
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