During our stay in the Yukon the GCAT team was treated to a proper Arctic experience at the Sky High Wilderness Ranch. Like their motto says, it’s the ‘adventure of a lifetime’.
Located on the shores of Fish Lake only 30 minutes from Whitehorse is where you will find the Sky High Wilderness Ranch. 
One unique aspect of this experience is that all of the cabins are ‘off the grid’ meaning that there is no electricity or indoor plumbing. Visitors are thrown back into the simplicity of living and are treated to some time away from television, the internet, and telephones. After a day in the fresh outdoors guests gather around the kitchen table for dinner by candlelight and gas lanterns, and after eating can enjoy a round of cards or relax with a book.
The Sky High Wilderness Ranch has a kennel of 150 sled dogs and 24 horses so it is an animal lover’s paradise. Winter adventures include dog sledding, snow machine adventures, moonlight mushing, and Aurora viewing by night. During the summer you can saddle up and do an adventure by horseback, go fishing, trekking, or overnight camping.
The GCAT team jumped at the opportunity for an outing of dog sledding. The friendly staff taught us how to harness our dog team, hook up our sleds and most importantly made us feel comfortable in this extreme northern environment. It was also a good reminder of just how much fun you can have outdoors in the cold and snow.
Regardless if you are just looking for a wilderness retreat or an extreme northern Canadian experience the Sky High Wilderness Ranch can give you a trip to remember. A big thanks goes out to Gary, Jocelyne, Ian and the entire team of dogs.
Next time we’ll stay longer!
For more information visit www.skyhighwilderness.com
