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Host rating
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Last replied
18 Apr 2024
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Description
Hello I’m Dave. I live on a 130 acre farm 10 km from Haines Junction Yukon. I started clearing and working on my farm about 12 years ago and built a cabin and shop about 9 years ago when I moved onto the property.
I grow hay and oats, which I feed too my horses and sell the extra.
I’ve also raised pigs for 10 plus years upwards to 15 a year but will be taking a year off from that.
I train my colts too drive, ride and pack for my trips into the mountains, of which I do many trips each year.
In my daily life I’m a self employed carpenter, building energy efficient houses in the Haines Junction area.
I’m very connected to the farm I call home and the area I live and explore in. I try too live with a small footprint and love the beautiful country I live in.
I enjoy many outdoor activities skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing, riding the horses. It keeps me grounded and connected.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live on the edge of the beautiful Kluane national park area. There are many opportunities to explore the area on the trails and waterways.
There are also many opportunities to experience the local First Nations culture and activities.
This is a very beautiful area of the Yukon with unlimited opportunities to explore.
Help
Looking for someone to tend and feed my five horses. Riding would be possible if experience warrants it.
Also the caring of my lovely dog Bitta.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a very comfortable cabin that’s about 10 years old. It’s got a solar system setup for power.
It’s what we call a dry cabin because there is no running water. I’ve got a sauna, where I sauna and bathe in and a outhouse.
What else ...
There will be available the use of a vehicle to get out and about for daily needs.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
