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Cross Country Skiing Specialists
AT THE SKI BASE YOU CAN:
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purchase day passes
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purchase season passes (memberships)
and spring passes
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get your skis hot waxed and tuned
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get waxing advice
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get skis, poles and bindings repaired
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rent ski equipment
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rent nordic blades
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rent snowshoes
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rent baby glider - child pulk with
single pole - shock corded
(baby must be older than 3 months)
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sign up for ski lessons
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purchase ski accessories
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purchase used ski rental equipment
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ask any questions about the facility
and trails
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purchase coffee, tea, hot chocolate,
soup and snacks
The Ski Base is located in the Ski Chalet (lower
level Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre) and
is the official service centre for the Whitehorse
Cross Country Ski Club.
For more information about rentals and lessons
visit www.xcskiwhitehorse.ca or call 668-4477.
THE SKI BASE
WHAT TO PACK
Winter temperatures can range from above
freezing to 40 below. But don’t let that scare
you—we have visitors that come for the thrill
of 40 below! If you are on a guided adventure,
your hosts will provide you with a detailed list
of clothing and outer gear to bring or rent.
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Long-Sleeved Shirts/Pants
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Long Underwear
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Wool Sweater/Fibrefill Vest
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Winter Coat
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Warm Hat & Gloves
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Walking Shoes
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Insulated Boots
PREVENTING HYPOTHERMIA
Layers are your friend, start with wool or
fleece as a bottom layer, and add from there.
Caution: too many layers may hinder mobility.
When you drive away in the morning it may
feel as though your tires are square. They
are! Keep speeds below 50 km/h before they
round up.
Drinking alcohol to treat hypothermia will not
work, try hot chocolate instead.
Wear a hat. The majority of your body heat is
lost through your head. Plus it’s a great fashion
statement!
Gone are the days when a Yukon winter journey meant scaling a mountain, traversing a snowy
pass and crossing frozen lakes just to retrieve the mail. Our exhilarating wintertime adventures
are just a two-hour flight from Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa or Yellowknife.
Flight schedules vary in the winter; please check schedules with Air North and Air Canada. Some
businesses operate seasonally in the Yukon; check for months of operation when planning your
Yukon winter adventures.
WINTER TIPS
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