Three Days Mushing the Yukon: Huskies, Campfires and the Aurora

CARCROSS DOGSLED FIELD GUIDE

Three Days Mushing the Yukon: Huskies, Campfires and the Aurora

A 3‑day, 2‑night dog‑sled expedition from Whitehorse into the Carcross wilderness that puts you behind a team of northern huskies with warm camp nights, cooked meals and chances to see wildlife and the northern lights.

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Three Days Mushing the Yukon: Huskies, Campfires and the Aurora.

Duration
3 days (2 nights)
Location
Carcross
Operator
Boreal Kennels
Category
Dogsled
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Embark on an unforgettable Yukon overnight dog‑sledding adventure: learn to drive a team of northern huskies, travel deeper into pristine ranges, sleep in a warm camp with cooked meals, and watch for wildlife and the northern lights while mushing through classic winter scenery.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MUSH

Take the reins of a northern husky team

Guides introduce you to your dogs and the techniques of driving a sled; with a little help you'll be off, learning to steer and become part of the team as you cover open Yukon country.

THE CAMP

Cozy nights, warm meals and wilderness silence

The trip includes warm camp dinners and sheltered nights in the backcountry — a setting where a campfire can be followed by the aurora or distant wolf calls.

THE WILDLIFE

Tracks, snowshoe hikes and chance sightings

Short snowshoe hikes and quiet travel through the landscape offer chances to spot wildlife or study moose and wolf tracks, and the long winter nights can present opportunities to see the northern lights.

What the day feels like

What three days in the sled feel like

Over two nights you learn practical mushing skills, drive your team across scenic trails, share warm meals at camp, and move at the huskies' pace through a Yukon winter whose quiet stretches often open onto wildlife signs or, perhaps, the aurora overhead.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip suits best.

1
Active familiesFamilies with children aged 5 and older can participate together — the trip is hands‑on and paced for guests to learn mushing under guide supervision.
2
Small groupsTrips accommodate parties of up to four people, making this a good option for couples or small friend groups seeking a shared wilderness experience.
3
Adventure seekersIf you want a short, immersive taste of expedition‑style travel — driving a sled, eating at camp, and moving through remote terrain — this condensed multi‑day format fits well.
4
Photographers & aurora chasersLong winter nights and remote camps offer opportunities to photograph wildlife, snowscapes and, on fortunate evenings, the northern lights.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Pack thermal underwear, a long‑sleeve shirt and pants, fleece pants and sweater, a neck warmer or balaclava, a fleece or fur hat, sunglasses, and a camera with lithium batteries.

Logistics & Pickup

The operator arranges pickup — guests are collected from their Whitehorse hotel and driven to the Carcross base; the program runs over three days (two nights).

Duration

This is a three‑day, two‑night overnight dog sledding trip.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the trip?

The program runs three days and two nights.

Where do we meet the group?

The operator arranges pickup — guests are picked up from their hotel in Whitehorse and driven to the Carcross base before departure.

What is the minimum age to participate?

The trip is available to guests aged 5 and older.

How many people are on a trip?

Trips are limited to groups of up to four people.

What clothing and gear should I bring?

Bring thermal underwear, a long sleeve shirt and pants, fleece pants and sweater, a neck warmer or balaclava, a fleece or fur hat, sunglasses and a camera with lithium batteries.