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HIKING AND CANOEING TOURS 2009

Dena Cho Trail 5 days	Dena Cho Trail & canoe trip 7 days	Mount Mye 1,2 or 3 days	Pelly River self-guided 2 days	Day-hikes	Custom made tours 4 to 10 days

THE DENA CHO TRAIL
This ancient trail of outstanding beauty has been used by the aboriginal Kaska Dena People of Central Yukon for thousands of years. The 75 km long trail runs between the forests and the bluffs overlooking the Pelly River and offers magnificent views and good wildlife watching depending of the season. It is possible to complement the hike with a scenic canoeing trip on the Pelly River back to the starting point.

HIKE THE DENA CHO TRAIL (5 days)

Our 5-day hiking trip will leave you ample time to enjoy the pristine scenery and the beautiful settings of our camps.

The starting point is in Faro and the hike will end in the native community of Ross River. You will hike an average of 3 to 7 hours per day and some of our food will be delivered by canoe at mid-distance to allow participants to carry a lighter pack. Two friendly pack dogs will also help alleviate our load ! The 4 nights on the trail are spent in 2-person (or 1-person) tents near a shelter that has a table and a wood stove.

This hike is suitable for anybody in good shape and able to walk with a backpack weigting between 12 and 17 kg (25 to 35 lbs) depending of the personal items that you choose to carry. The hike includes a few steep stretches. In July, the weather can be hot and dry.

Included : Guide & meals; transportation (from Faro to trailhead 11km - from Ross River back to Faro 67 km) ; 2-Person tents and mats.

Not included : clothing and sleeping bag (rental possible)

Dates : * 22-26 June 2009 * * 13-17 July 2009 * Other dates possible upon request

Price p/p : 930.00 can$

Questions and booking : naturefriends@yknet.ca ; +1 (867) 994-3102

HIKE THE DENA CHO TRAIL & CANOE THE PELLY RIVER (7 days)

After hiking the Dena Cho Trail a two-day easy canoeing trip on the Pelly River will bring you back to Faro. You will canoe through beautiful cottonwood and spruce forests and along buffs with spectacular rock shapes. Numerous sandy beaches make first class camping (and swimming) spots. You will have a good opportunity to see moose, beaver or eagles along the shores while paddling.

The section that we will canoe on the Pelly River is easy. Nevertheless to be on the safe side you should possess some canoeing skills. WE REQUEST ALL OUR GUESTS TO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN AN ELEMENTARY RIVER CANOEING COURSE BEFORE THE TRIP.

Included : Guide & meals; transportation (from Faro to trailhead 11km - from Faro bridge back to Town 3 km) ; night in B&B in Ross River; 2-Person tents and mats, canoes and canoeing gear.

Not included : clothing and sleeping bag (rental possible) ; evening meal in Ross River (we will have it in the local restaurant)

Dates : * 13-19 July 2009 * Other dates possible upon request

Price p/p : 1'330.00 can$

Questions and booking : naturefriends@yknet.ca ; +1 (867) 994-3102

MOUNT MYE
This mountain north of Faro was called "the mountain of everything" by the aboriginal Kaska Dena People of Central Yukon for its richness in wildlife. A hike on Mount Mye offers fantastic views and excellent wildlife viewing.

Copyrigth Patrice Halley

HIKING TRIPS ON MOUNT MYE (3, 2 or 1 days)

During these mountain hikes you will ascent the summit of Mount Mye, the highest mountain in the area, and be able to enjoy unforgettable panoramas. There are excellent opportunities to see wildlife, especially Fannin Sheep and Caribou as many animals spend the summer on Mount Mye. You can reach the summit in a very long day-hike (14 hours) or choose to spend the night near the summit and take 2 days for the ascent. For the 1 and 2-day trips we will take the same route to ascend the summit and come back.

Our 3-day trip will take you to the summit and across the whole mountain and offers a very special wilderness experience.

These hikes start and end in Faro. You will hike an average of 5 to 7 hours per day. The nights on the mountain are spent in 2-person (or 1-person) tents.

This is the most demanding of our tours. To fully enjoy these hikes you must be in good condition and able to hike up to 7 hours through steep slopes with a backpack containing food for several days, a tent and your personal equipment that will weight between 15 and 18 kg (30 to 40 lb). One part of the hike on Mount Mye is steep with loose rocks.

Included : Guide & meals; transfer from Faro to trailhead and from exit point back to Faro(40km); 2-person tents and sleeping mats.

Not included : clothing and sleeping bag (rental possible)

Dates : can be booked any time upon request

Price p/p 3 days : 600.00 can$

Price p/p 2 days : 375.00 can$

Price p/p 1 day : 180.00 can$

Questions and booking : naturefriends@yknet.ca ; +1 (867) 994-3102

THE PELLY RIVER SELF-GUIDED (2 days)

Float down the beautiful Pelly River between Ross River and Faro (no rapids there, class I). You will paddle through beautiful cottonwood and spruce forests and along spectacular rock formations with hoodoos. Many sand beaches offer first class camping sports to pitch the tents and even go for a swim. A wonderful trip !

This river stretch is easy and rated class I. Nevertheless, there are always some risks related to canoeing and it would be preferable to possess some canoeing skills. If you have never canoed we advise that you get a basic instruction either at home or in Whitehorse prior to the trip. Please contact us if you are interested in this last option.

Included : Canoe delivery to Ross River and pick out at the Faro bridge (75 km); fully equipped canoes

Not included : tent and sleeping mat (rental possible)

Dates : any time upon request

Price per group: 290.00 can$ for 1 or 2 participants; 390.00 can$ for 3 or 4 participants

Questions and booking : naturefriends@yknet.ca ; +1 (867) 994-3102

DAY-HIKES AROUND FARO

Don't visit Faro without taking some time to discover the area's many natural wonders on foot.

We offer scenic 1/2 day and 1 day trips in the valley and mountains around Town.

All tours in the valley include a coffee and snack at your guide's home at Lynx Track Farm . You will be able meet our sled dogs and to learn more about our way of living and farming in the Far North.

Price p/p (for 2 guests or more) :

1/2 Day : 35.00 can$

1 Day : 60.00 can$

1 Day on Mount Mye*: 120.00 can$ *without ascent of the summit

Questions and booking : naturefriends@yknet.ca ; +1 (867) 994-3102

CUSTOM MADE TOURS

There are beautiful, longer and more demanding backpacking trips and canoeing trips in the area : the ascent of Rose Mountain and Red Rock Mountain, the Canol Heritage Trail across the Mackenzie Mountains, hikes in the vast wilderness North of Ross River, the Pelly River from Faro to Pelly Crossing...

These backpacking and canoeing trips can involve carrying more weight, hiking long days in difficult terrain and possibly being exposed to rain and cold for several days. The reward is not only exploring superb wilderness but also exploring your own self and your relation to the unaltered natural world. You might be surprised how well you adapt to this environment with the right attitude...and gear !

If you are interested in a special trip, please contact Yasmine to discuss options.

Needle Rock on the Pelly River copyright Patrice Halley

Canol Heritage Trail, Mackenzie Mountains

All pictures copyright Nature Friends, Yukon Government, Patrice Halley ; webdesign Yasmine Djabri ydj@yknet.ca ; logo Michael Nitsch nitsch@null-oder-eins.ch