Tag: Hiking
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The Globe Backpacker’s List of Top 10 Hikes in Yukon
The Yukon is big, wild, full of adventure and with lots of wildlife to see. For these reasons, Yukon is high on the bucket list for many hikers and backpackers alike.
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Hiking the Tors in Yukon
The Tors are located in Yukon, close to Whitehorse, and you can plan for a day hike in this region. As defined in Wikipedia, a Tor is a rocky outcrop on top of a hill which is formed due to erosions and weathering. You can read more about it here. They are fascinating to look…
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Hiking Grizzly Lake, Divide Lake & Talus Lake Trails in Tombstone Territorial Park
About Tombstone Territorial Park Tombstone Territorial Park is located in central Yukon. It is about 110 kms (1.5 hour drive) from Dawson City and 560 kms (7 hour drive) from Whitehorse. There is only one dirt road – Dempster Highway – going to the Tombstone Territorial Park.
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Paint Mountain Hike near Kluane National Park, Yukon
Paint mountain is a massive rock face just outside Haines Junction – the gateway to the Kluane National Park.
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Kusawa Ridge Hike in Yukon, Canada
Kusawa Ridge hike is a lightly trafficked trail located near the Kusawa Lake Campground. It provides panoramic views of the Kusawa Lake…
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M’Clintock Hike in Whitehorse, Yukon
M’Clintock hike is a very short hiking trail, just outside Whitehorse. Given its short but steep trail…
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Grey Mountain Hike & The Secret Cave
If you’ve been to Whitehorse, you must have seen the Grey Mountain, prominent over the city. It is even visible from the downtown riverfront
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Running the Mt. White Trail
Mt. White is a big mountain looming over the Alaska highway on the north and Little Atlin Lake on the South West.
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Hiking the Samuel Glacier Trail in Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park
Samuel Glacier is located in Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park in British Columbia. The park lies in the northwest corner of British Columbia. It is located between Kluane National Park and Reserves in the Yukon and Glacier Bay and Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks and Preserves in Alaska. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The…
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The Millennium Trail, Bert Law Park, S.S. Klondike and The Whitehorse Dam
How wonderful would it be if a hiking trail starts right from the downtown of a city? If that’s a question, look no further than the City of Whitehorse. There are many trails it has to offer which begins right from the heart of the city.
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What should I bring on a weekend backpacking trip?
Note: I have not been paid by any company or brand mentioned in this article. All recommendations and reviews are based on my own preferences only. This article will guide you in packing efficiently for a weekend backpacking trip. Following checklist is created as per my preferences only. You should create your own checklist using the information provided in this article and…
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