The Chilkoot Trail…. your chance to experience something special! Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable adventure through the remote wilderness areas of the Yukon and Alaska. Originally used as an trading route by the Tlingit First Nations between the Coast and the tribes inland, eventually became a highway during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98, used heavily by those seeking their fame and fortune during this era. Today, the Chilkoot trail is jointly managed by Parks Canada and the US Parks Service, preserved as a National Historic Site and maintained for recreational users. Join us on the inaugural fastpack of this 53km challenging mountainous route in 2022.

Remote and logistically complex involving multiple trains, transfers, border crossings and permits, we have taken care of all the leg work so you can just enjoy the experience, the history of the Gold Rush and the challenge of the Chilkoot Trail.

General Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive into Whitehorse, YT (hotel accommodation provided)
Day 2: Trip begins! Meet, Travel & make our way to Alaska and the Chilkoot Trailhead (USA side)
Day 3: On Trail
Day 4: On Trail
Day 5: On Trail
Day 6: On Trail (short distance), historic sightseeing in Carcross and travel back to Whitehorse, YT
Day 7: Departures

A detailed itinerary, logistics and gear list will be provided upon registration.

Included

• Professional guiding services of ACMG guides
• All logistics and travel arrangements during trip
• National Park Permit Fees (including trail user fees & campgrounds)
• Hotel Accommodation (1 night pre trip, 1 night once off trail)
• Transportation to/from both start and finish trailheads (this includes private shuttles and trains)
• RunBC custom shwag!

Not Included

• Flights to/from Whitehorse, YT (and host hotel)
• Travel/rescue insurance (if not a BC resident)
• Personal fastpacking gear
• All meals/food during trip (you bring your own dehydrated meals & snacks with you while on trail) and when in towns & sightseeing
• Gratuities as you wish.

PreRequisites

Runners who join us on this adventure should have previous long distance trail running experience moving with a weighted pack on in mountain conditions. This adventure will be tackled over 3 days on the trail so participants need to be fit, ready and strong. We will be self supported so being able to move for multiple hours a day while embracing all weather conditions will be essential from both a safety and enjoyment standpoint. All participants will need a valid passport to travel between International borders.