FAQ
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Where is Lynx Track Farm & Kennel ?
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The kennel is located in a secluded wilderness setting 15km (9 miles) outside the Town of Faro. Faro is a full service northern community with a population of 350. Services include a resident physician and a nursing station, two grocerie stores/gift shops, a restaurant and lounge, liquor store, gas station.
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What are the weather conditions ?
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Faro has a continental semi-desert climate and is located at an altitude of 800m. This means cold dry sunny winters and usually a snow cover of about 2 to 3 feet (40cm). During the coldest part of the year, usually around January, temperatures can drop below -40° Celcius (-40 Fahrenheit) for a short period. The average temperature ranges from -10° to -30° C (-15 to -20 F) but can warm up significantly during the day when the sun is out. With proper gear guest should feel comfortable during the whole tour. Hand and foot warmers will always be available.
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How should I dress ?
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There is a saying "there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing" and this is particularly true for the Yukon. There is nothing so exhilarating as the nip of Yukon air on the cheek, bus less enjoyable is the feeling of cold feet. You must be prepared for cold temperatures in the range of -30 Celcius (-20 Fahrenheit). If you are not familiar with dressing for these temperatures we highly recommend renting a winter clothing package in Whitehorse prior to the trip.
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What are the physical requirements to participate to this expedition ?
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This program requires a reasonable level of fitness. There are a few fairly steep hills to climb and participants will have to help their dog team by pedalling or even walking fast or running beside it. Mushing a team on some sections of the wilderness trails requires balancing the sled in curves and using the break. In short, mushing is a sporty activity.
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How many participants on a tour ?
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There will be no more than 2 guest on each trip, with a 2:2 guest guide ratio. Doug guides personnally all the tours accompanied by a french and german speaking guide. This better enables us to ensure that you have the most memorable tour possible. In particular, we can avoid the use of a snowmachine during the trip and there are less dogs to look after. These elements are important to insure a serene trip and allow participant to experience what traditional mushing in a remote wilderness is truly about.
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What if something happens during the tour or I don't feel well ?
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A snowmachine is parked at the camp and can be used to get back to Faro in a hurry in case of need. Guides carry a satellite phone plus a PLD and are also trained in first aid and CPR. Of course, the plan is never to use any of these safety devices !
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How comfortable is the camp ?
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Simple but comfortable !
There is a carpet floored Arctic Oven tent for the guests. The tent is heated with a wood stove, has raised beds with foamies and a hot water tank with a wash basin. Firewood will be stacked and ready to go. Warm clean sleeping bags will be provided and the temperature in the sleeping tent is very cozy once the stove is going. Meals will be served in a traditional woodheated Wall Tent. There is an outhouse at the camp.
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What will we eat ?
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We provide homemade hearty tasty meals partly produced in our own organic garden (you will never forget the taste of Yukon grown patatoes). Lunches will be taken on the trail. Vegetarians or special diets can be accommodated.
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How friendly are the huskies ?
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All our dogs are very friendly and easy to handle. We have dogs from excellent bloodlines and several Iditarod finishers. There are two things that they love : to be cuddled and to run. They will soon become your best friends !
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