Frequently Asked Questions 
Have questions? Hopefully we have the answers. If you don't find the answer to your
questions here or in your trip information, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We
know that travelling to a new location is full of unknowns and can be challenging. Please
feel free to ask as many questions as you need answered. We feel privileged that you are
interested in travelling with Cabin Fever Adventures and consider it our duty, as friendly
Yukoners, to put your mind at ease about your travel choices.
What's the weather like in the Yukon?
How good is the fishing?
Why choose the Yukon over other world-class wilderness destinations?
Why choose Cabin Fever Adventures for your wilderness vacation?
Question: Where is the Yukon?
Answer : The
Yukon is in the northwest corner of Canada. It is situated north of the
province of British Columbia and directly east of the U.S.A. state of
Alaska.
Question: Do your trips include food options appropriate for vegetarians?
Answer : Yes, our standard food menu is designed to include tasty options that
provide vegetarians with all the protein they would need for active
days in the wilderness.
Question: I have a specialized diet. Are you able to accommodate me on your trips?
Answer : For
the most part, the answer is "yes". We will do everything that we can
to accommodate your needs. Please contact us with your specific
requirements so we can discuss options.
Question: What does "Day 0:" on my itinerary mean?
Answer : "Day 0:" is
the day before your trip officially begins. All our trips start with a
pre-trip meeting the night before your trip starts. This night before
your trip is called "Day 0:" All trips participants should arrive in Whitehorse at the latest on "Day 0:" so they have time to get settled and attend the pre-trip meeting.
Question: I have a medical condition, what level of care is available in the Yukon?
Answer: The Yukon has high-quality medical care available in the capital city
of Whitehorse, and can refer more serious or specialized cases to
Vancouver, which has world-class medical facilities. In the
smaller communities there are outpost nursing stations which can
provide medical support until transportation to Whitehorse is arranged,
if the condition requires more advanced care. Please contact Cabin Fever Adventures do discuss your medical condition in greater detail, and to determine
if your condition can be safely managed in a wilderness setting.
We also insist that all our clients demonstrate that they have health
insurance.
Question: I have heard about the Yukon in relationship to Alaska. Is the Yukon in Alaska?
Answer : No. The Yukon is a territory of Canada. It is often referenced in
relation to Alaska because of the history of the Gold Rush of 1898.
Many of the stampeders were American and came to the Yukon over the
Chilkoot Trail, which originates in the pan-handle of South-east Alaska. However, the
famous Klondike goldfields are located in Canada. Furthermore, the Yukon River
flows out of the Yukon Territory and through Alaska, so many Americans
have heard of the Yukon in relation to our shared geographical featur, the Yukon River.
Question: Is it difficult to travel to the Yukon?
Answer : No,
it is not difficult at all. There are daily flights from Vancouver
International Airport to Whitehorse and frequent flights from Calgary
and Edmonton as well.
Question: What are the bugs like?
Answer : The mosquitoes
are at their heaviest during the month of June, and become less and
less prevalent as the summer goes on, becoming almost non-existent by
August. With proper clothing, knowledgeable selection of camp
sites, and bug repellent, the mosquitoes seldom have a significantly
negative impact on people's experience in the Yukon. Our kayaking trips
will have very few bugs due to our campsite selection of islands and
our alpine hiking trips are less buggy once we get above the
tree-line. Our river trips in June and July will have the highest
incidence of mosquitoes and this will only be the case while in
camp. Usually by July we are able to camp on gravel bars where a
breeze from the river frequently helps to control the bugs. There are no
diseases carried by mosquitoes in the Yukon.
