Our mission is to show people and give them the wild places in one of the most natural ways we can – with horses. We want people to experience and appreciate what wilderness is - the raw beauty and wildlife in its most natural form, away from roads and civilization. We want you to come away from this realizing you were on a trip of a lifetime, an intimate experience riding the trail, camp life, and sharing the wild places. Our mission is for people to really enjoy and understand the natural world, and to hear them say, “When can I come back?”
A trip of a lifetime on horseback into one of the Last Frontiers of the North America. Yukon wilderness as raw as you want it, unspoiled mountains, and rivers steaming with wildlife. An adventure that most people only dream of. Be ready for an adventure of your life.
Five and 12 day trips are not like travelling on a clean park trail with wood chips. There are wild trails which involve; steep inclines, rocky terrain, hummocky terrain, river crossings, willow patches and rain, even snow. A person must be physically fit and want to have and enjoy a wilderness experience, and be comfortable around horses.
Get to Know Me!
The love of the wilderness and being outside has always made up a big part of my life – the craving of my existence. Ever since I was a young child, a day has never gone by that I don’t think about the outdoors, or I am involved with it in some way or another. I live, work, play and even sleep outside. At the age of 17, I couldn’t take the confinement of the civilized theme any more and I headed north to Northwest Territories; the following spring to the Yukon and Northern B.C. I was going to live in the bush and become a trapper. So that’s what I did for the next 9 years. In addition to the work, I met my soulmate, a seasoned trapper after whom I named my son. However, I wanted to experience and live in the wilderness by myself with my dog Oona, so I would trap on a fly-in mountain line from October to January, snowshoeing to and from the cabins that my partner and I had built together. I brought in no radio, and said to the pilot, “See you in 3 months.” I loved it. There were many challenges, but it was raw and free. After that, my partner and I would come back together and live and trap until April on his line. Other than the mountain line, we did everything together until he passed of cancer in 1989.
I ran into an outfitter at the age of 30 and started guiding for sheep, caribou, moose and bear. Over the years, I have guided for outfitters in Northern B.C, Yukon, and NWT and covered countless mountains by air, horseback, and foot. I’ve seen a large portion of the Yukon from the air, but mostly on horseback.
When I wasn’t guiding, my son and I would go with our own horses for a month at a time covering hundreds of miles through the mountains. At 29 years old, I went to school and became a farrier – something I still am today. I also practised Equine Therapy and Dentistry. During that same time, I picked up the chainsaw and became a Faller, and since became a certified Faller and tutor. I used to fall and clean up dangerous trees on Siesmic Programs and later supervise it. I also pursued the extermination of the Mountain Pine Beetle the last 13 years as a surveyor and faller. I couldn’t get enough of the bush, but more so, the Wild Places, so back in 2009 I started buying and training horses. My son and I went to the mountains a lot then, including friends here and there. Everyone would say “Deb, why don’t you run your own horsepacking tours?”
Well, I finally have... and here we are!
Our trips are raw and beautiful, wild and breathtaking, hard yet simple, full of adventure and peace.
Caribou Wild Mountain Tours offers amazing Horse Trips to the rugged Yukon landscape.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
1-2 hour rides
Day Trips
Overnight trips
Grizzly Mountain Trip (5 Days)
Ogilvie Mountain Trip (12 Days)
Get your cameras ready to capture the beautiful terrain and Yukon wildlife.
- Rain Gear (good quality), (2 pieces) coat and pants
- A good hat: baseball cap, cowboy hat, water proof hat
- good boots: water proof, breathable, as well as camp shoes ex. crocs.
- 2 pair of good outdoor bush pants, long johns in case it gets cold and to give you an extra layer.
- 2 good outdoor marina wool shirts, (long sleeve) not cotton (Cotton Kills) also a good fleece sweat shirt for over layer.
- A few good pairs of wool socks
- Gloves (waterproof is best)
- Personal Backpack
- Rechargeable Headlamp
- Sleeping bag rated to -10 Celsius and a lightweight Thermarest
- Good Book
- Favourite Unbreakable Cup
Starting at 8pm, come along for the evening stay warm with some complimentary hot beverages and dance the night away under the Northern Lights. Max limit 6 people.
Rent our amazing 9x9 Klondike Cabin with wood stove, relax in our woodturning Sauna and watch the Aurora Borealis from the porch. Book in advance. Max Limit 2 people for Cabin Rental.
Let's do it all, check in, hangout, saddle up, Im out! Come early grab a sauna and head out on the trail at 8pm, stay out until 10pm, watch the amazing Northern Aurora Borealis and finish the night off with hot tea or coffee in your cozy Klondike Cabin. Pioneer Price is set for 1 person. Maximum 2 people for this package = $425(+GST)
Check-in time is 5-9 pm, checkout time is 11am. PLEASE bring warm clothes. Meals are not provided.
Take a day trip of a life time on horseback with a chance of Yukon wildlife and a view of the Pilot and Grizzly Mountain Range. Spectacular views, a chance to see grizzly bears, sheep and moose, in a spectacular setting. 5-6 hours of riding (lunch after 2.5 hours). $375 per person, $650 with couple (+GST) June - September
Need more than a day, why not overnight? Watch the sunset, lay back and relax while gazing upon Yukon wildlife and a view of the Pilot and Grizzly Mountain Range that overlooks the Yukon River and Lake Laberge. A chance to see grizzly bears, Wild sheep and moose. We provide the meals, don't forget some snacks for the trail! This is more of a 2 day trip, the second day is filled with adventure, it's not just going back! 4 people max. $625 (+GST) per person.
Our shortest ride with beautiful scenery through the wilderness and a mountain view that is breathe taking.
$85 per person (plus GST). *After October 1st rides are $95 for 1 hour ride.
Once you've had 1 hour how could you not take another, we'll make the time. We literally go up a mountain.
$160 per person (plus GST)
Come along for an evening adventure under the Yukon Midnight Sun. Starting at 7pm and finishing at 10pm we take you up on the mountain with the horses where you can enjoy the beauty of the Sunset or no Sunset at all! $175 per person (plus GST).
June 9 - 13 (14)
June 16 - 20 (21)
June 23 - 27 (28)
July 2 - 6 (7)
August - OPEN
September 4 - 8 (9)
September 12 - 16 (17)
September 22 - 27 (28)
*If there is only one client booked for a trip, there is an extra $300 fee*
July 15-26 (27 Depending on weather) August - OPEN *Preferably 2 people required for this trip, or there is a additional $700 fee*
*Please add a extra day to your itinerary for weather prior to booking* (00)
Please reach us at caribouwild@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The best time to come for a trip is in late June to mid July, so that the temperature mountains can warm up and its before the rain sets in for fall.
We always suggest our clients travel to Dawson City, Skagway, Kluane National Park or maybe something more local like Yukon Wildlife preserve, Takhini Hotsprings, and Yukon Beringia Center.
You should have your horse's hooves trimmed every 6-8 weeks. This helps to prevent any issues with their feet and ensures that they are comfortable while walking and running.
You will be picked up from airport directly after your flight and brought to base camp.
There are daily flights arriving and departing from Whitehorse airport with Air Canada and Air North.
Air Canada Phone # :
1 (888)247-2262
Air North Phone # :
1 (867)668-2228
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
105 Vista Road, Yukon Canada
Mon | 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
Tue | 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
Wed | 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
Thu | 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
Fri | 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
Sat | 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
Sun | 08:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
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