Stampeders Route: Trekking Chilkoot Trail

7-DAY/6-NIGHT HIKING EXPEDITION

The Chilkoot Trail is the original backpacker’s route to the far North, crossing some of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes anywhere in the world. It’s one of only a handful of routes that cross the high glacier-covered ranges of the Northern Coast Mountains, and certainly the most legendary.

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Package Highlights

Hike the Historic Chilkoot Trail and enjoy the spectacular views
Visit the gold rush town of Skagway, Alaska
Enjoy a sightseeing flight from Lake Bennett to Whitehorse

This package is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast that has unique experiences on their bucket list. Physically demanding but a rewarding experience! Great for independent travellers, groups and adventure seekers.

Hiking on the Rain ForestPhoto Credit Ruby Range Adventure — Hiking on the Rain Forest
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Takign a step back in historyPhoto Credit Ruby Range Adventure — Takign a step back in history
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Spectacular vistasPhoto Credit Ruby Range Adventure — Spectacular vistas
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Example Itinerary

Day One - Your guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in downtown Whitehorse. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day Two - We will travel to the town of Skagway in Alaska the start point for gold seekers during the Klondike. After visiting the historic town, we’ll travel 16km to Dyea, where we’ll start our hike on the Chilkoot Trail.

We’ll cover a short distance to Finnegan’s point before making camp for the night (approx. 3 hours hiking time).

Day Three - After breakfast, we’ll continue our adventure through the rainforest. This is a pleasant day with a few fairly steep but short climbs. We will overnight at Sheep Camp.

Day Four -Today is our longest, but most memorable part of the hike. We’ll have an early breakfast and hit the trail in order to cover the 13km to Happy Camp. The trail goes as steep as forty degrees as you travel up the Golden Stairs. We will reach the top and cross the border between Alaska and Canada, at over 1100 meters (3700 feet) above sea level! From here we’ll descend to reach Happy Camp in the late afternoon.

Day Five - Today we will trek from Happy Camp to Lindeman, thought by many to be the best part of the trail. There are some spectacular views, and more importantly, the trail is relatively flat.

Day Six - Our last day of hiking. The end of the trail is near, but there is still some beautiful scenery to be enjoyed as we continue our trek, first to Bare Loon Lake and onwards to Lake Bennett. After a short look around, our floatplane will arrive to pick us up for the spectacular 45-minute flight to Whitehorse where we will enjoy our last night.

Day Seven - Departure day.

Notes: This is an expedition-style trip, and changes to the itinerary may be necessary due to weather or other conditions. Any changes are left to the discretion of the guide.

Requirement: A valid passport and/or travel documents for the United States are required.

Demands
Backpacking is necessary. Gear and equipment will be split between participants. Each backpack will weigh 10-25kg.

Skill Level: Expert

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