Hiking Canada's Patagonia - the Tombstone Mountains
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In Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
The sharp, jagged and spectacular Tombstone Mountains offer an incredible backcountry hike in Canada's Yukon. Come experience Canada's North like you've never seen before. Solitude, amazing scenery, abundant wildlife and a unique landscape make for a truly one of a kind hiking adventure.
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- From
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$2,324.00
(CAD2,295.00)
- Duration
- 8 days
Location
- Directions:
- Sea to Sky Expeditions provides free transportation from either Vancouver or Whitehorse to the trip origins.
- City
- Surrey
- State / Region
- British Columbia
- Zip / Postcode
- V3R 8T3
- Country
- Canada 49.1965271 -122.8025845
Itinerary
TOMBSTONE RANGE ITINERARY
A complete itinerary along with maps, clothing and equipment list, will be issued upon registration.
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return, helicopter flight into the Tombstones, camping fees, accommodation in Dawson City, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, tarps, major first aid supplies, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.
Meals: All meals while on the backpacking portion of the trip.
Day 0: Arrival in Whitehorse.
Day 1: We will leave Whitehorse and drive the scenic Klondike Highway to the Dempster Highway and make camp at the Tombstone Territorial Campground.
Day 2: We will take a flight through the Ogilvie Mountains and put down near Mt. Tombstone. The helicopter will then fly over to the Tombstone campground and fly the remaining members of the group into our camp. The flight is one of many highlights during our trip.
Days 3-5: Group ability and weather will determine our itinerary over the next 3 days. Our route will follow the impressive Tombstone Range, along the Tombstone River, past Talus Lake, Divide Lake, over Glissade Pass and into Grizzly Lake. Autumn clours, the incredible presence of Mt. Monolith, scores of hanging valleys and mountain tarns will serve as backdrop to our hike.
Days 6 & 7: We will make our way to our rendezvous with our van on the Dempster Highway. From here, we will head into Dawson City. Along the way we will drive up to the Dome with its superb views of Dawson City and the region around.
Day 8: Return to Whitehorse.
Inclusions
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return, helicopter flight into the Tombstones, camping fees, accommodation in Dawson City, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, tarps, major first aid supplies, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.
Exclusions
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.
Cancellation policy
If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the entire activity price may be charged.
