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Life in the Yukon

Sourdough Rendezvous Festival 

There is an ice sculpture competition each year with people from around the world. This year there were people from China, Finland, Japan, Alaska, Yukon (no surprise there) as well as NAFTA. On Friday the sculptures weren't quite finished so it was nice to see the artists at work. This particular work in progress was the Alaskan contribution. 
There is an ice sculpture competition each year with people from around the world. This year there were people from China, Finland, Japan, Alaska, Yukon (no surprise there) as well as NAFTA. On Friday the sculptures weren’t quite finished so it was nice to see the artists at work. This particular work in progress was the Alaskan contribution. 

This week I thought it may be interesting for teachers thinking about teaching in the North to begin a look at what life is like in the Yukon. We’re in Whitehorse so it’s a little different from the communities but still I thought it worth sharing some of the things we get up to.

Turns out it’s not so cold up here. Not at the moment anyway, which is a good thing as this weekend is the Sourdough Rendezvous  Festival – pretty much a celebration of being a Yukoner. From axe throwing competitions to free dog sled rides; ice sculptures to plenty of live music it’s a fun weekend. We were out and about on Friday when the sun was shining which made for some great pics as our little guy rode the dog sleds. 

Our little guy rode with another across the frozen Yukon River. Ride was about 5 minutes but it was long enough for them to really enjoy themselves. The rides were provided by Muktuk Adventures who, amongst other things, are and an adventure company. So a big thanks to all their dogs and volunteers. 
Our little guy rode with another across the frozen Yukon River. Ride was about 5 minutes but it was long enough for them to really enjoy themselves. The rides were provided by Muktuk Adventures who, amongst other things, are and an adventure company. So a big thanks to all their dogs and volunteers.