If there was any way to experience dog sledding in the Yukon without actually being out in below freezing temperatures, I promise I would be first in line. Ever since reading "The Call of the Wild" in middle school, I have always had an interest in all things related to dog sledding. All things except snow of course. My grandparents also had a few siberian huskies, so that is the particular breed of dog I would have on my sledding team.
A popular place for dog sledding is the smallest territory of Canada, the Yukon. The Klondike Gold Rush brought many people to the area in 1897-1898, although the population today is still a mere 33,000 people in entire territory. In the northern part of the Yukon, above the Artic circle, there is three continuous months of daylight as well as three solid months of darkness. The Yukon Quest is a famous sledding race that runs over a thousand miles between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, the capital city of the Yukon territories.
Dog sledding isn't just for professionals. There are many packages and tours available where average people can embark on a sledding excursion. Whether you want a “Yukon Quest” style of expedition with winter camping, or return to cozy log cabins every evening after your dogsledding fun, our experienced Yukon adventure experts can help you find it. All you need is an abiding love for dogs, a willingness to learn a few new tricks, and an irresistible attraction to the Yukon's mythical winter.
Dog sledding info:
http://www.yukonquest.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sled_dog_racing
http://www.webheads.co.uk/sdcom/press/info/003history.html
http://www.outdoors.ca/en-CA/Articles/DogSleddingInCanada.aspx
http://www.sleddogcentral.com/racelinks.htm
For a fictional look into dog sledding:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Call_of_the_Wild
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