Species And Their Feces
Size, shape, texture, colour, smell—scat (or poo, poop, doo-doo … whatever you prefer)—comes in as many variations…
Species And Their Feces Read More »
Size, shape, texture, colour, smell—scat (or poo, poop, doo-doo … whatever you prefer)—comes in as many variations…
Species And Their Feces Read More »
If you’re looking for an adventure day hike with rewarding views at top, look no further than the Sam McGee trail near Conrad Campground.
Sam McGee Hike from Conrad Read More »
They may still be good, but who wants to learn they don’t work while facing a bear? Each container has only eight seconds of spray.
A bear spray refresher Read More »
There it is, a roiling torrent of water in place of the babbling brook you crossed in the morning. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Getting to the Other Side: Tips for safe creek crossings Read More »
Walking, hiking or backpacking is one of the most uncomplicated ways to connect with the natural world.
Starting off on the right foot Read More »
When I began to walk my dog this morning, I noticed that she had a slight limp and was favouring her right front leg. I
A friend and I (and our dogs) hiked up Mt. Lorne on September 1. It took us five hours to get from the highway parking
Yukon See It Here – Grace Snider Read More »
When the aspen and willow are sporting their rich reds and yellows, some of the most scenic landscapes can be found in our backyard and
Are you into history and/or walking? Maybe you prefer history and exploring beautiful places, but not walking? Either way, I’ve got you covered. If you’ve
Can you get to Canyon from here? Read More »
The 53-kilometre Chilkoot Trail starts in Dyea, Alaska, at sea level and in full rain forest. There is lush vegetation, dense, fragrant canopy, moss of
What a difference a year (or 40) makes Read More »
What’s the best part of winter in the Yukon? Why, it’s sleeping in and still being up at the crack of dawn to go on an adventure, of course.
A mountain of possibilities Read More »
The landscape east of the Klondike Highway, between Log Cabin and Fraser, B.C., is a giant jigsaw puzzle of water and rock. Large, round rocky outcrops are surrounded by water, with scattered vegetation growing in-between the rocks.
Water and rock – Hiking and loving “the mystery of it all” Read More »
You are also cold and you need to find a way to make a fire and warm up. If you have followed the motto of the Boy Scouts, “Be Prepared,” then survival is on your side.
Surviving (and thriving) in the great outdoors Read More »
If you’ve read about our first attempt to climb (or even glimpse) Bear Mountain, you may be wondering how or why we ever returned. I
Bear Mountain – A redux Read More »
Submitted by Kylie Campbell I’m not much of a poet, but here’s something I wrote while on the trail, with a picture at the Chilkoot
Poetry Corner: Kylie Campbell Read More »
Things started off great when we immediately got off trail (we wouldn’t know this till days later). We attempted to follow some GPS tracks I
Bear Mountain: A loving tribute to a living nightmare – Part 2 Read More »
Recently I visited Kluane National Park. After a few hours of driving and only a hike through the forest, I was in my element—a world
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Yukon See It Here: Murray Lundberg Read More »
International Falls. You’ve probably seen the signs, but have you gone for the hike yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Just past the
International Falls Read More »
It’s May long weekend and we’re driving to Skagway, and it seems as though most of Whitehorse has decided to do the same with a
Skagway: A ‘bluebird day’ with blue skies… Read More »
In the late summer of 2016, my friend Dan and I attempted to climb Bear Mountain, a 2,400-metre tall peak situated in the North Cascades
Bear Mountain – A loving tribute to a living nightmare Read More »
Walk … “You weren’t in any hurry to walk,” my mother said as she showed me a photo of myself at 15 months, happily sitting
Walk, hike, stroll … Read More »
Our feet suffer less and work longer when they are cared for and housed in proper fitting, good quality footwear.
Footwear and foot care Read More »
Miles Canyon holds a special place in the story of Whitehorse. Each summer, the Yukon Conservation Society invites Yukon artists to participate in a two-day workshop to create pieces inspired by this special place.
Art meets nature and history Read More »
Visual artist Hilary Lorenz will take hand-crafted cards along her art adventure on the Chilkoot Trail in July.
Magic on the Trail Read More »
Mountain views and a very happy Bear on the Sam McGee Trail below Montana Mountain near Carcross
Dog Culture – Cheri-Lee Walters Read More »
The sheer size of the ice cave was unexpected. The photos do not do the beauty, magnificence and intrigue of its multi-textured layers justice.
Kluane’s ‘not-so-secret’ Ice Cave Read More »
From my experience, here are the top 10 items you must have when camping
Top 10 items needed for all camping trips Read More »
Our American neighbours do things a little differently… I have not made the trip to mainland Alaska yet, but my experience of those oddballs and
Skagwegian Camping 101 Read More »
Here are the top hikes to give you an introduction to the diversity of southern Yukon.
5 Hikes to Get a Taste of Southern Yukon Read More »
March is the perfect time of year to plan ahead for a “camino.” April and May in Spain offer green fields flecked with red poppies,
Early morning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 23 I began my journey to Skagway. The brisk Whitehorse temperatures of -27ºC would be a distant
Skagway shenanigans Read More »
The Nā Pali Coast’s Kalalau Trail is a stunning 18-kilometre there-and-back hike on the north coast of Kauai, Hawaii. Often topping Greatest-Hikes-in-the-World lists, along with
Once summer arrived, along with consistent plus 25 temperatures, it was time to enjoy some swimming, hiking and generally the beautiful weather in Yukon. (In
The Week that Was… Read More »
I never took much notice of something as simple as the seasons until moving North. Pre-Yukon, I was rather unmoved by the monotonous blend of
The Last, Loveliest Smile Read More »
Even from the isolation of our north of 60 towns, one is able to equip themselves without reaching onto internet shelving any more than necessary.
Getting Further, Going Lighter Read More »
The Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge, is a great launch point for half-day hikes like Miles Canyon, Chadburn Lake and Canyon City.
Hiking Miles Canyon to Canyon City: A Landscape with a Past Read More »
I never understood how people love to go camping at the same spot year after year, or walk the same trail over and over, canoe
Hiking the Same Ol’ Trail Read More »
The saying in Yukon is you only truly experience the Yukon when you get out in the wilderness, and those words are accurate beyond belief.
An Epic Weekend of Hiking Read More »
You don’t own a boat or a canoe? No problem – Little Atlin Lodge is one of the very rare locations in the Yukon where
Big Fun at Little Atlin Lake Read More »
On a spring hike to the ice cave near Haines Junction, we found that the ice cave looks more like a bridge. Neither did we
Ryan MacGillivray has been sheep hunting for 10 years. Three years ago, he had the idea to start a boot camp for sheep hunters. He
Whitehorse resident Dianne Homan knows people make the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage for many reasons. So on March 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
Yukon Pilgrims Gather Read More »
I sleep in the next morning and Dan and I take it slow. Ironically named, Sunshine Crack faces north and does not catch sun until
Taking on Sunshine Crack Read More »
On my third day in the Bugs I team up with my friend Andrew, who is one of the late-comers. We wake up when our
Pacing Ourselves to Pigeon Spire Read More »
We begin the next day by eating cereal with rehydrated milk powder, gathering our things and setting out. The hike and scramble to the base
Taking the Kain Route Read More »
Due to the geographical layout of the valley we ascend, Anniversary Peak and Hound’s Tooth remain in view for most of the way while all
The eye of Hurricane Matthew hit the Tiburon Peninsula, the southwest tip of Haiti, on October 4th. With winds that blew 230 kilometres an hour
Haiti after Hurricane Matthew Read More »
On August 13, my friend Nancy Ohm and I went for a hike in my backyard. I’ve been working on a walking trail towards the
To go where few people go: I wonder if that is why we saw four wolverines playing? Read More »
As Tom unpacked he took inventory: sub-Arctic self-erecting tent, sleeping bag, water/bear proof ruck sack full of high protein granola and astronaut food, zinc for
Heavy Metal Mountain Read More »
This is a story from many years ago, about the day I was followed by four bears – a close-call bear encounter kind of story.
On memory, and bears Read More »
DOG CULTURE: Submitted by Barabra Phillips Thembi, my Bernedoodle on a hike near Tutshi Lake What’s Up Yukon is pleased to partner with the Yukon Transportation Museum’s
Yukon’s Best Friend: DOG CULTURE, Barabra Phillips Read More »
The final week of Icelandic adventuring saw us completing the Ring Road, which encircles the whole country and has tourist spots dotted along the way.
Final Days and Thoughts Read More »
Whitehorse resident Maureen McCulloch wrote her debut novel to bring a message into the world. She wrote the book under the pseudonym, Maureen Senecal. “I
Searching for Inner Truth on the Chilkoot Trail Read More »
After a long Yukon winter, you look forward to packing away your warm winter coat. We all look forward to the warmer days.
Farewell Winter, Hello Summer Read More »
Looking for a memorable northern road trip? The 17th annual Tombstone Weekend on the Wing (WOW) offers three days of fabulous hiking, a birding festival
Putting the WOW in Tombstone Park Read More »
I still see a number of people out walking for exercise and just the enjoyment of it. It’s kind of a mindless activity at least
We drove four hours from Whitehorse to one of my favourite fishing lakes, then an hour and a half across. As a sheep hunter that’s
Getting in Sheep Shape Read More »
Talking to my friend Mary Whitley, a fellow explorer, we started discussing how many trails we had found this summer that we did not even
Things the Forest Hides Read More »
This summer my family and I hiked the Chilkoot Pass. When we kids learned we were actually going, the first response was “Why?” and “I
The Chilkoot Pass: The Challenge Of My Summer Read More »
walking trails. We live not close to nature, but in nature. What is great is that so many of us are out there daily on
If you really think about it, you probably can remember several key life transforming walks that you’ve taken over the years. They may have been as
It’s Slow, but It’s So Good For You Read More »
People new to outdoor activity such as hunting, hiking and camping are likely a bit more organized on the second or third trip than they
Lists, Colour Coding and Labels Read More »
The Midnight Sons Band is fresh off a tour and ready to rock. The band is presenting – and performing at – Rock the North
Ready to Rock the North Read More »
I bet almost every backpacker, hunter or any other outdoor person has been lost in the bush, at least for a short time. Most won’t
Atlin Mountain might have lost some of its white stripes, but Atlin itself is still as much fun as ever – all inhabitants 100 percent
Exploring Atlin and the nearby volcanic field Read More »
In previous columns, I’ve talked about food, tents, packs, boots, foot care and outer garments. Now let’s look at other things that range from nearly
Hiking: Other Essentials Read More »
Yes! This month, Jane Vincent is coming with me on an attempt to climb the pinnacle. It’s a pinnacle I now call Dragon Mountain. Recently,
A smoky pinnacle beckons in a hiker’s personal Shangri-La Read More »
Carcross has always been known for hiking. Lately, with Montana Mountain right next door, it has become a favoured destination for biking, too. Now, word
Carcross: Hiking, biking and … Kiteboarding Read More »
Since people come in different lengths, so do packs. Most quality packs have frame adjustments to lengthen and shorten the unit. Some have no adjustments, but that’s fine if it fits you at the length it is. Don’t buy it simply because the price is right.
I am making my way up a mountain. I am alone, tired, and very thirsty. The nearest road or person is 30 km away. The
Slim’s River West Trail Read More »
Both hiking and walking use feet for propulsion. A walk is often more leisurely, unless it’s your mode of exercise, and it’s done without a
Gruelling. Gruelling is the word used to describe the West Coast Trail in the official online guidebook. The trail is a 75-kilometre backpacking trek, situated
Hiking the West Coast Trail Read More »
Tombstone Territorial Park, and the highway that leads to it, evoke the images of the Yukon we love so much: vivid colours, vast, open land,
Adventures in Tombstone Territorial Park Read More »
As her husband describes her, Mary Whitley is an elusive mountain creature. Mary’s favorite bird is the northern wheatear. I am proud to say that
An elusive mountain creature: Mary Whitley Read More »
When the girl-gang goes hiking, we like to do as little driving as possible. The girls live in town. I don’t. So, we try to
Hiking “Winter Mountain” Read More »
I always keep hiking until the snow becomes too deep. On October 18 it was snowing. The previous day I had gone for a full
Not the Last Hike of the Season Read More »
It always seems that for other people things happen quite easily. They have an idea and voila — there it is. I don’t know; maybe
Spellbound at Kelsall Lake, B.C. Read More »
Around this time ever year I spend hours looking at maps and checking over equipment to ensure it can handle another hunting season. All the
Hunting with and for Family Read More »
My oldest daughter Hayley and I have spent her whole life in the outdoors together; we hunt geese, ducks, moose, and caribou. We started hunting
Different Interests, Same Outcome Read More »
Whether you’re a hunter, bird-watcher, naturalist, or a combination of all three, optics play a big part in the activity. Sure, wildlife can be spotted
This column is called Wheeler’s Walkabout and not Wheeler’s Hike, or Wheeler’s Trek for a reason: It is just a low-stress introduction to some excellent
For more exercise, try a hilly trail Read More »
Last year, on a hike up Vanier Mountain nearby Kusawa Lake, my friend spotted a black and white mountain across the lake. The north side
I have been on several day hikes this spring, and spring was very marginal this year. Winter just didn’t want to let go. On the
The skiing at Mount Sima was fantastic on the last weekend it was open this winter, but besides the excellent snow conditions and weather, the
Making an Interpretive Hike on Sima Read More »
All winter I worked on a trail going due south from the house. My initial goal was to reach a little hilltop in the middle
Yukon Trail Building, Animal Tracking Read More »
Two weekends ago, a friend and I drove up the road from Rabbits Foot Canyon, to Fish Lake, to take her dog for a walk.
Wine Indoors or Out Read More »
I was excited to get going on a great un-day walkabout. We hadn’t been on a good adventure for a while due to my week-long
I haven’t had any freeze-dried back-packing meals for a long time. They may have changed, but I always found them to be very expensive with
Budget meals for backpacking Read More »
With all the snow now melting, it brings back memories of spring hiking, which is soon to start. The southern-exposed hillsides are starting to clear,
Finding Middle Ground on Middle Read More »
Backpackers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your shame. I’ve been a regular backpack wearer for only a year, since forsaking
A Little Off the Top: A Call to Arms Read More »
I Iive about a 15-minute drive from Stony Creek. Stony is well known for the best drinking water ever and, of course, for the raspberries
“You get to learn how to notice the plants around you, how to shoot a rifle, how not to ground your boat in the river,
Honing Their Outdoor Skills Read More »
We have been enjoying an endless, beautiful fall this year. A few Fridays ago, still having lots of things on my To Do list, I
Somewhere high in the mountains there is a small, deep lake in between three mountain peaks. It’s a magical place. It was a golden summer
Yukon’s Own Middle Earth Read More »
I’ve heard it said that park rangers have the best job in the world. Maybe it’s true. After all, how many people get to work
A Day in the World’s Best Job Read More »
There are little leaps and big leaps, little walks and big walks. I like the idea of “keep on walking”, day after day, farther away.
Climbing and Being Climbed Read More »