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A big thank you to Sarah for creating this video of the wonderful memories of the Whitehorse/Skinouk exchange.  Enjoy!

The Best of What Yukon has to Offer: Dog Sledding, Archery, and Bannocks

Yesterday was a fantastic day.

It started off with sunshine and a clear blue sky. The parents drove the kids up to the mountains surrounding Fish Lake for what turned out to be a day filled with adventure and good times.

Fish Lake and the surrounding valley is the perfect spot to experience the best of what Yukon has to offer. The view from the lake with the snow covered mountains in the background is absolutely stunning.

Throughout the day, the kids took turns dog sledding around the lake. Then the kids learned to art of archery and shooting at a wooden moose target. This is far harder than you can imagine.

Then the kids got a chance to jibs ski while being pulled by a skidoo, ice fishing, and bannock-making (fried bread from Yukon), and disc golf.

The day ended with an overnight sleep over at Jackson Lake. Once again, thanks to everyone for making this day happen.

Special thanks to Annaka for Chris for setting up the fort and running the bannock-making station; Scott for cutting 20 some or more holes in the ice and teaching the kids the art of ice fishing; Amanda and Alain for arranging the jibs ski skidoing; Fran for teaching the kids some essential Yukon bush skills (i.e. how to start a fire), a lively rendition Robert Service's story of Sam McGee and organizing the Yukon winter carnival with Scott and Annaka; and Jane for teaching the kids how to become master archers and making sure that no one gets killed by a stray arrow; Jeff for teaching the kids how not to lose your disc in the snow while playing disc golf on a lake covered with snow; and for Aisha for hanging out and getting a start on her suntan :).

A sunny day 2!

A sunny second day was great to see Yukon animals up close, soak in the hot springs and have a chilly evening ice climb!

Tomorrow we are off to Fish Lake for dog sledding, challenge stations and a sleep over before we head out for our over the mountain ski.

Skinouk Exchange Kickoff Supper

The Whitehorse portion of the Skinouk-Whitehorse ski exchange is officially underway. Kids and parents gathered at the Francophone school to share a meal and some laughters.

Huge thanks to Marc, Bill, Shenaz and Christine for preparing such an amazing feast. It was delicious.

On the agenda for tomorrow: Walk and picnic at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve followed by a swim at Takhini Hotspings, and some ice climbing at the local ski hill.

Keep on checking the blog for daily highlights, full story recap, and photos.

2015 Itinerary

Please click to access 2015 Whitehorse Schedule:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vHQd3hOmmSjPsyRrRFxKOv9OmoueQ0EeEdbuNBsIPQ4/edit#gid=1698684042

Draft Budget

Draft budget Leslie created is posted at link above.
You can use the planning sheets (link above) to flush out your activity before passing it on to Jeff
jeffdbond@gmail.com

Packing List....

2015 Skinouk Whitehorse Exchange – Items to Bring  

Ski Clothing

Ski mitts

Ski gloves 
Black CCY hat

Light hat/ headband

Neck warmer

Quick dry long underwear

Thermal socks (3 pairs)

Ski tops (2 layers)

Outer ski top (ie: squad jacket)

Ski pants (warm ups and tights if you want to race in them)

Ski Equipment (everything WELL labelled!) 

Skis (Classic and Skate)

Ski boots (Combi or Classic and Skate)

Poles (Classic and Skate)

Water bottle and holder or Fanny pack

Small backpack to carry lunches and spare clothes for long ski day

Ski bag  (WE WILL PACK THEM ALL TOGETHER IN CCY BAGS ON SATURDAY) 

Sun glasses

Ski goggles for downhill skiing

Clothing General

Pants (x 2)

Shirts (x 3)
Sweatshirt

Underwear

Socks

Pyjamas

Bathing suit

Warm winter jacket (for downhill skiing)

Snowpants (for downhill skiing)

Winter boots 

Runners

General Stuff
Gift for your host family (given out on Thursday)

Health Care Card

Backpack (to carry clothes to race and food for day trips)

Money for souvenirs & snacks

Toiletries (tooth brush, shampoo, comb/brush etc)

Medication (if needed)

Headlamp
Book for plane