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Dog sledding helper in Yukon Territory, Canada

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Unique experience to be part of a small dog sledding operation located in pure Yukon’s Wilderness.

    Hello adventurers, travelers and dog lovers

    I run a small size dog sledding operation (32 dogs) in the beautiful surrounding area of Whitehorse, Yukon (45 min from Whitehorse). I specialize in multi-day expeditions from 3 to 14 days. Living with dogs is a way of life out here. Taking good care of the dogs and sharing time with them is connecting with the real NATURE every day.

    I’ll be looking for a reliable and mature person to help with the dogs for ideally a couple months. It is a nice outdoors playground out here (20 min from Kusawa Park and 1h from Kluane Park). The summer months (May to October) are pretty relax, which leaves time to explore around or have some side projects or job.
    **Note** This is not a full time job. It consists of 1h/day 5 days/week. It generates a salary of about 400$ CAD. Accommodation is provided, but food is at the helper`s charge.

    The desired set of skills is: enjoying being outside, working with his/her hand, being in a good physical shape and enjoying the company of dogs. Experience with sled dogs is an asset. Having a car is ideal or minimally a driver license.

    The accommodation consists in a 16 feet camper equipped with a wood stove, firewood, cooking facilities, a 12V battery and generator. Cellphone network works fine out here!

    Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information
    Best Regards
    Pierre

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Dog sledding is a way of life. Developing complicity with dogs on the trail and sharing their enthusiasm is a life changing experience. Dog sledding has deep roots in the Yukon history. Travelling with dog teams in the wilderness is also travelling back in time and experiencing a simple way of life.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

    Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

  • Help

    Help

    I am currently looking for a reliable, mature and resourceful helper to give me a hand for the daily dog care (feeding, watering and cleaning), dog yard work and some small construction projects for mid April 2023 for ideally a couple months
    The desired set of skills is: enjoying being outside, working with his/her hand, being in a good physical shape and enjoying the company of dogs.
    Experience with sled dogs and construction background are an asset. Having a car is ideal or minimally a driver licence

    Taking care of sled dogs, Training dogs, helping with construction, helping with day to day activities

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private camper, Wood heated, Cooking facilities.
    Within cellphone rang. Wifi available through cellphone.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    50 min drive of Whitehorse, hiking, skiing, biking, dog sledding, amazing sceneries
    New location is located 20 min from the spectacular Kusawa Park and 45 min from Kluane National Park

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 987433414113

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