Enjoy woodcutting on an 18 acre property of Yukon forest in a mountain valley. Near Whitehorse, Canada

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21/04/2022
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I live on an 18 acre property of Yukon forest 75km from the Yukon's only city, Whitehorse. My home has a rustic, remote feel and great mountain country- one can plan hikes simply looking out the window at peaks up to 7000’. I am looking for a workawayer to help with woodworking, house maintenance, wood cutting and dog care. You will support the logistics of my summer work as a canoe instructor and have opportunities to improve your canoe skills and discover some rivers and lakes nearby; in other words you will get quite a variety of experiences. Most of the time can be spent in the woods; Drivers license required.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn some of what the northern forest has to offer. In the forest we harvest firewood and milling logs. I am a wilderness guide and know my area very well. I would be happy to take you canoeing or skiing, depending on the season. I am good at tailoring the outing to the participants ability and to the season! I love sharing the beautiful land I am so lucky to call home. My dear Yukon husky dogs are my constant companions on all outings and around the home so if you love dogs they will love you back!
Projects involving children
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Help
If you love being in the woods doing simple physical work, I think you will enjoy woodcutting with me. I operate the chainsaw then the fun begins! Stacking, packing, splitting, burning brush (in winter), pulling the wood to the house on toboggans, making trails. Your woodworking and maintenance skills will be put to great use in a wide variety of projects. There is a heated workshop.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Private room in log home heated by wood cookstove. The home has running water and a shower, but no toilet! This is to say that it has a grey water system but no septic. There is an outhouse - another Yukon cultural experience. There is wifi internet and a land line phone but no cell service. The wood cookstove is the heart of the house as it provides heat and stovetop cooking and an oven. The wood you cut cooks your food!
What else ...
This site would be suited to people who wish a break from the city to spend some time in the woods. At times we will be working together however you will be on your own ( with the dogs!) as much as half the time.
Ideally you want to spend your days off canoeing or hiking or skiing as that is where I can offer you something quite special. You could also enjoy some of the arts and culture of Yukons thriving capital, Whitehorse.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi is decent; home with a great view, woodstove heat
Space for parking camper vans
In winter the steep driveway is only passable with 4WD
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

28/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Veronique & Lucas) for host

We spent almost 3 months at Jane's place. She got a lot of interesting projects for us that we were happy to help with (manual projects on the house, replace/repair the waterpump, woodcutting, water hauling, walltent, car mechanic, etc.). We took care of the house and her 2 dogs twice during 2 weeks. We really enjoyed our stay and the chance to… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Veronique & Lucas)

Vero and Lucas spent 11 weeks at my place in the Yukon forest. During that time they helped with, and while I was away completed alone, many projects such as window trim, wood cutting, replacing a water pump, painting, shovelling, hauling water. Twice I went away for 2 weeks and they took excellent care of my dogs and house. It was wonderful to… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Arno)

Arno spent 6 weeks at my place in the Yukon forest and wow, we/he accomplished many projects. With clear communication and a positive attitude he cut wood, fixed plumbing, made and installed shelves and trim, assisted on a tedious sewing project and most importantly was completely trustworthy in the care of 3 beloved old huskies. He is a good team… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2021

Left by Workawayer (Ty) for host

What a great place to experience the Yukon! Jane was a very gracious host, with an abundance of knowledge and stories of the North. She and her lovely pups made me feel right at home. I am very thankful for my time here and the great treks, meals and laughs shared. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in experiencing some quality Northern… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Ty)

Ty spent one month at my Yukon home in the woods. It happened to be the coldest month of the year and he adpapted well to -40 and took excellent care of my home and dogs while I was away on a couple of trips during that time. He quickly learned to manage the wood cookstove. Ty enjoys cooking and prepared some excellent meals using whatever was on… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)

Flo spent one month in early 2020 at my home in the Yukon woods. He helped with woodcutting, proficient with chainsaw, woodworking, comfortable with power tools. He was easygoing and pleasant to work with and also independent, content to be on his own for few days at a time. He made some new friends during his stay here as his fun and appreciative… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rio)

Rio spent 2 weeks with me in the Yukon and was very helpful with a variety of tasks including painting, wood working, brush clearing and preparation for a canoe course. As well she was always ready to help clean up and prepared some tasty meals -mmmmm curry! She met a bunch of my friends and could always enter into a spirited conversation and find… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maryse)

Wow! Maryse made an amazing contribution to my rural home. She stayed for one month and what she accomplished will continue to amaze me for years to come! She is skilled, creative, competent, independent, careful, committed....For example she created intricate trim moulding for a myriad of angles from scrap wood using table saw and router. She… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Aline & Mélinda )

Melinda and Aline spent 3 weeks at my home in the Yukon forest. They were trustworthy, dependable, and very clean. Their jobs included looking after 3 dogs, transporting and splitting firewood, peeling logs and some work in the shop preparing boards for a hardwood floor. They were quite content to remain in one place for 3 weeks and appreciated… read more

(Very good )

09/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Florens)

It was great to work with Flo at my place in the Yukon forest. He also worked alone quite often and did an excellent job of following instructions. He worked carefully and well and came up with good ideas that were a welcome contribution to logistics and projects. I found Flo to be most trustworthy as well as easygoing. Thanks so much for spending… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Florens) for host

Living and working at Janes place in the Yukon was one of the most amazing things I have ever done in my life.
I spent a lot of time (during March 2018) in the forest with Jane, cutting down trees in order to make firewood. Jane cuts the trees and then the branches have to be burned and the logs have to be pulled to the house with little sleds.… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Aiden)

I so enjoyed sharing my home with Aiden. Midwinter, wood heat, dog care, often alone, she worked diligently and creatively; for example inventing a system to warm up the root cellar when the electric heater element broke. When we worked together I was impressed with her intuitive sense of what needed doing. Best of all was her generous nature and… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Aiden) for host

My stay at Jane's home was an instant Yukon dream come true. This was my first ever workaway, but I believe that it was a very unique and special workaway. If you are interested in a a rugged, refreshing, thrilling experience in the mountains, this is for you. If you have an independent spirit, live for nature and learning on the land, love… read more

(Excellent )

31/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aline)

Aline spent a month living and working at my house. She quickly learned how to operate my wood cook stove. Temperatures dropped to -32 and she coped well with caring for the house and the dogs in that cold. She is both independent, in the sense that she could spend 5 days there alone, and a good communicator, always replying emails promptly. We… read more

(Excellent )

24/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aline) for host

My time at Jane’s house was absolutely amazing. I felt so comfortable. Jane is a lovely, gorgeous, independent and strong woman. She cared a lot about me and the other workawayer. Jane explained the work well and gave safety instructions. I learned many new things and the work was mostly physical and a pleasure to do. I worked outside in the… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Malte) for host

We had an awesome time in Jane's beautiful Cabin ithe Yukon nature. The surrounding is breathtaking, so we were always outside. The work we had to do was fun, such as cutting wood, making fires or building a new frame of her outhouse. In our free time we did a lot of outdoor activities, and Jane always was a big help to plan this and had much more… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nils Jonas)

Nils and Malte stayed with me for 3 weeks. They were excellent workers, great attitude, willing to take on any project. For example they worked independently to plan and complete the frame of my outhouse. They love outdoor work and are strong and willing workers.

(Excellent )

16/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nils Jonas) for host

Stayed for 3 weeks. Jane is just awesome ! Honestly , she cares so much about her guests and is such an open-minded person. The work was mostly cutting wood and make some fires which was fun. We had enough free time and Jane always had the best tips for us what to do and where. We did lots of outdoor activities and had so much fun. Her dogs are… read more

(Excellent )

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