Overnight Horsepacking Trip

Description

Looking to build on your horsepacking skills and learn more about moose hunting? Join us for an overnight horsepacking trip this weekend! This two-day trip will help you feel more confident with knot tying, packing, horsemanship and camping with horses. We will also teach you some moose hunting basics such as how to find them, habits, aging antler size, and calling.

Stew and buns will be provided for dinner on Saturday, and blueberry oatmeal and chicken wraps for Sunday breakfast. Please pack your own lunch for Saturday and Sunday and your own snacks. Tents will be provided, but you may need to share with other participants.

There is a group limit of 6 people and 4 horses available. Participants will walk alongside and switch out to make sure everyone gets an opportunity to ride. The horses will carry all of our gear.

Requirements

Must be able to hike on complex terrain for long distances and have an interest in camping and hunting. Must be 16 or older to participate.

Packing List

Here in the Yukon, the weather can change quickly so it is important to be prepared for all types of weather. Remember that cotton does not keep you warm if it gets wet. Please try to bring wool or synthetic materials.

Please pack the following:

• Good rain gear (with a hood on the coat)
• Undergarments
• Socks for each day plus extras
• Rubber boots or waterproof hiking boots
• Warm sleeping bag (minimum -10°C)
• Sleeping pad
• Headlamp
• Small backpack
• Knife
• Cup, bowl, spoon
• Small pad to sit on
• Warm fleece top
• Warm jacket
• Warm mitts or gloves (2 pairs)
• Quick dry pants
• Toque

Sleeping bags and sleeping pads are available to rent if needed. Sleeping bags are $20 to rent and sleeping pads are $10. Email [email protected] if interested.

Registration

After registering, please email your phone number to [email protected].

Please be advised that if the weather does not permit, trip dates may be changed.

This course is part of the Yukon Backcountry Toolkit Series, brought to you by the Government of Yukon's Hunter Education Ethics Development program. Learn more at yukon.ca/hunter-education

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Caribou Wild Mountain Tours, Vista Road, Whitehorse, Canada