Aussie Girl Columnist Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon. She has completely fall in love with this place and has decided to call it home. Kylie takes on freelance stories as well ranging from event coverage to business profiles.
Issue: 2019-12-23, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
The Thursday evening of the 2018 Easter long weekend was predicted to be perfect bluebird weather with warm temperatures. The snow had not been the best during the season, so it was time to come up with an adventure. Read more
Issue: 2019-12-11, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
Sometimes I feel very lucky that I have a lot of friends who are willing to share their knowledge, experiences and even their food. With fall and hunting season here, my buddy James, an avid hunter, invited me over to learn how to make sausages. Read more
Issue: 2019-11-27, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
It was 7 a.m. on a Sunday in late January. We put all the ski touring equipment in the car while trying to simultaneously keep the three dogs from escaping the vehicle. Read more
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The last day involved experiencing the Okanagan bucket list’s top winery—Mission Hill. We booked half an hour in advance for the Mission Hill Sommelier Experience. Read more
Issue: 2019-10-02, PHOTO: courtesy of Kylie Campbell
Breathtaking views, delicious food and delectable wines. The Okanagan is the top wine destination in the world, according to Huffington Post and I had to go find out how true it is. Day one incorporated incredible views, delicious food and... Read more
Issue: 2019-09-11, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
Breathtaking views, delicious food and delectable wines. The Okanagan is the top wine destination in the world, according to the Huffington Post, and I had to find out if they were right. Read more
Issue: 2019-08-21, PHOTO: Sam Hertz
We awoke to a ferry horn blaring its arrival into the port. We went to Glacial Smoothies & Espresso for a delicious breakfast burrito to fuel us for the drive back to Whitehorse. Read more
Issue: 2019-08-14, PHOTO: Sam Hertz
When you tell your friends and family that you’ve finally found the place you want to settle, they get a little excited. I mean, after living in London, Moscow, Dublin, Edinburgh, they figure it must be a truly vibrant city with access to the world. Read more
Issue: 2019-07-03, PHOTO: Colby Knowler
This month, Mt. McIntyre will host the new summer mountain bike festival, organized by the Contagious Mountain Bike Club (CMBC.) Klondike Krankfest replaces CMBC’s previous summer event, 24 Hours of Light. Read more
Issue: 2019-06-26, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
What does it take to be Canadian? I’ve been in this country two-and-a-half years. After 18 months of processing, I received my permanent residency on Jan. 5, 2019 and started the march towards citizenship. Read more
Issue: 2019-06-26, PHOTO: Helen Booth
Virginia Labelle didn’t learn to dive in the Yukon, but that’s where she teaches others how to do it. Read more
Issue: 2019-06-12, PHOTO: Alistair Maitland Photography
Many ancient civilizations had a form of organized firefighting. The earliest recorded fire services was in Ancient Rome. Read more
Issue: 2019-03-06, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
In 2016 I was living in the Republic of Georgia and travelled to the Islamic Republic of Iran for two months solo. Where and why you may ask? Two years prior I was travelling through Eastern Europe, and while in Ukraine, I met travellers heading... Read more
Issue: 2019-03-06, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
Yes, that’s right, I’m going to write it. The “P” word. That’s right. Period. (Not the little dot at the end of a sentence, but the one that affects half the population for most of their lives.) It’s funny how a word can make people cringe, even... Read more
Issue: 2019-01-30, PHOTO: courtesy of Dimension Tech Services
Dimensions Tech Services is a specialized company that mostly provides technical training to emergency services staff in the Yukon. It was started in 2012 by Warren Zakus, former training officer with the Whitehorse Fire Department... Read more
Issue: 2019-01-30, PHOTO: courtesy of Skagway Brewing Company
Whether you’re visiting Skagway by boat or by highway from Whitehorse, a visit isn’t complete unless you’ve tried the local beer. Skagway Brewing Company is a popular spot for Yukoners, and we caught up with owner and operator Mike Healy to... Read more
Issue: 2019-01-23, PHOTO: David Gonda
Haines' third annual Kat to Koot winter alpine adventure race begins at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds and ends around six mile Lutak Road by way of Mt. Ripinski summit of 1097 metres... Read more
Issue: 2018-12-19, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
What should I wear? The annual Yukon Outfitters Association (YOA) ball was held Saturday 8 December at the Kwanlin Dűn Cultural Centre (KDCC). What do you wear to an outfitters ball? The two terms seem to be in contradiction to each other. I opted... Read more
Issue: 2018-12-12, PHOTO: Tyler Nichol
Tyler Nichol, originally from Dawson City, has been building parks since he was a kid on the Dawson Dome and has gone from gold miner to a nationally renowned park creator in Canada. “I started off working in the mining industry at 18, so I gained... Read more
Issue: 2018-12-12, PHOTO: Eirik Sharp
Eirik Sharp, owner and operator of The Sharp End: Mountain Adventures, with his extensive avalanche background, is bringing change to how the Yukon manages avalanche terrain. Sharp, 36, was born in Hong Kong. He is Norwegian and his family... Read more
Issue: 2018-02-28, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to Editor@WhatsUpYukon.com Read more
