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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
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Farming
Music
Carpentry
Animals
Camping
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Nature
Winter sports
Mountain
Adventure sports
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
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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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
Private camper, Wood heated, Cooking facilities.
Within cellphone rang. Wifi available through cellphone.
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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