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Yukon Territory's Tombstone Park Hike

Photo: Ashley Wise

This ten-day trip travels through one of the Yukon Territory’s most beautiful and remote mountain ranges— the Tombstones. It’s the North, so wildlife, stunning vistas, rich human history, long days and fall colors define this backpacking expedition. The trip provides NOLS grads, families and guests an opportunity to re-connect with NOLS in the high country of Canada’s near-Arctic on a route that offers tundra and alpine hiking with an emphasis on light backpacking techniques. The route offers fly-fishing, non-technical peak ascents, photography and opportunities for learning about area ecology. During the day, this region offers world-renowned fall colours. Nights bring a chance at seeing the Northern Lights’ dancing colours. Cooking will be done as instructor-lead teams in a group kitchen.

The Tombstone Mountains offer a variety of terrain—wooded trails, mountain lakes, flowery meadows and expansive boulder slopes. Moose, elk, caribou and wolves live in the area and are often seen by quiet watchers. Bears frequent the range. The majority of our hiking will be done on established trails. In addition, weather this time of year can be variable including hot sunny days or several days of wet, overcast weather. Mosquitoes are almost absent at this time of year in the north. The route, team and topography lends itself to many optional activities—spend time day hiking, fly- fishing, reading, taking photographs, baking, or learning plant identification. Sharing NOLS backcountry activities with friends and family creates fantastic lifetime memories.

Tombstone Park Hike - Yukon Territory, Canada Dates: August 12 - 21, 2012 Duration: 10 days Cost: $2395 Average Age: new trip! Typical Female/Male Mix: new trip! Course start/end: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada Activity Rating : (this is a subjective rating of anticipated physical difficulty—weather, route, and the group mix can combine to make trips more or less "difficult" —higher numbers indicate more challenge.)   Throughout the trip, you live outdoors, prepare your own meals, and care for yourself and the team. Fly in/out: Whitehorse (airport code: YXY) Additional Information: Trip Description (pdf)   Equipment List (pdf) Apply Now: Download Application (pdf)

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