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M2M Running Camp
M2M Yukon Trail Camp 2024
04 - 10 August 2024
7 days
M2M Yukon Trail Camp 2024
Welcome to Canada’s Yukon Territory: vast, beautiful, and full of endless big country - a trail runner’s dream.
Join Mile2Marathon and our local partners in this running trip of a lifetime. With experienced coaches and trail runners Liam Walke and Garrett de Jong as your guides, let us take you on a trail running experience to remember, in the surreal vastness of the Yukon; one of the last places where nature still reigns supreme.
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7 days04 - 10 August 2024
- 14 spots
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This camp is open to runners of all levels. However we expect you to have a minimum training volume of 30km per week or 3 hours per week.
- CA$ 995 (+tax) per person (Accommodation and airfare not included.)
Itinerary
Each day will start with a guided run, through the remote and majestic landscapes around the city of Whitehorse. Afternoons will be free to explore and recover from the morning run. We have some great evening educational sessions planned to enhance the camp experience.
Arrival of participants to the Best Western Gold Rush Inn
easy run in town, post-travel.
An opportunity for camp participants to get to know each other and the camp leaders. Followed by a mandatory safety meeting with local expert Tyler de Jong.
Distance: 16-20k - elevation: 334m - loop.
Run this historic route used during the gold rush and earlier by First Nations. The spectacular geology however is much older. Almost nine million years ago, a rush of basaltic lava spread over a pre-glacial landscape a few kilometres from what is now downtown Whitehorse. A ribbon of fast-moving turquoise water runs between the cliffs that remain.
Miles Canyon was named, in 1883, for an American military general, but it’s had many names over the years. First Nations used nearby Canyon City as a fishing camp, and referred to the area as Kwanlin, meaning "running water through canyon." Gold Rush prospectors called it the Grand Canyon, and used it as the main thoroughfare when travelling North during the Gold Rush.
At that time, waterway traffic was so heavy that the Northwest Mounted Police established an upriver outpost at Canyon City to check boats and ensure their safety travelling through. What couldn’t be carried over water was transported through the woods via tramway. Source: Travel Yukon
team mobility session with strength and mobility expert Dr Garrett de Jong
Distance: 29k - elevation: 1388m - point to point
Named after a mine that was operational in the early 1900's. The initial climb from the town of Carcross (originally called Caribou Crossing) is mostly on an access road to subalpine terrain. Once you’re at the top you’ll see 360° views of the surrounding snow capped mountains. The subsequent 1000m descent is down an epic single track trail. Learn more about Carcross here: https://www.travelyukon.com/en/discover-yukon/regions-communities/carcross
Source: AllTrails, Travel Yukon
Coffee stop in Carcross, sightseeing Emerald Lake/Carcross Desert
Distance: 8k-10.6k - elevation: 523m - out and back
This trail takes you through the traditional area of the Kwanlin Dün First Nations. The trailhead starts from an altitude of 1420m with a well-worn trail through the trees. It is quite gradual at first. Once the trail starts climbing, it becomes more braided and can be muddy early in the season or after a rain.
Q and A: All Things Trail Running with accomplished trail runner Liam Walke
Rest Day OR Optional Run at Grey Mountain: Distance: 16.9k- 25k - elevation: 765m- out and back
A short commute from downtown is the base of Grey Mountain. Follow a single track trail that weaves through the boreal forest with a backdrop of amazing views over the Whitehorse valley all the way to the coastal mountains.
team mobility session with strength and mobility expert Dr Garrett de Jong
Team BBQ
Distance: 13k - 21.4k - elevation: 921m - out and back
This beautiful route begins adjacent to mount Sima. The long climb takes you above the tree-line where you’ll have a chance to spot a majestic caribou in the distance. Along the way you’ll have an unbelievable 360 view of the mountain range. Your hard work will be rewarded with a stop at Winterlong Brewery following the run!
Team Dinner at Winterlong Brewery
Departure from hotel.
Arrival
Arrival of participants to the Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Shakeout Run
easy run in town, post-travel.
Evening meet and greet/mandatory safety meeting
An opportunity for camp participants to get to know each other and the camp leaders. Followed by a mandatory safety meeting with local expert Tyler de Jong.
Miles canyon run
Distance: 16-20k - elevation: 334m - loop.
Run this historic route used during the gold rush and earlier by First Nations. The spectacular geology however is much older. Almost nine million years ago, a rush of basaltic lava spread over a pre-glacial landscape a few kilometres from what is now downtown Whitehorse. A ribbon of fast-moving turquoise water runs between the cliffs that remain.
Miles Canyon was named, in 1883, for an American military general, but it’s had many names over the years. First Nations used nearby Canyon City as a fishing camp, and referred to the area as Kwanlin, meaning "running water through canyon." Gold Rush prospectors called it the Grand Canyon, and used it as the main thoroughfare when travelling North during the Gold Rush.
At that time, waterway traffic was so heavy that the Northwest Mounted Police established an upriver outpost at Canyon City to check boats and ensure their safety travelling through. What couldn’t be carried over water was transported through the woods via tramway. Source: Travel Yukon
Team mobility session
team mobility session with strength and mobility expert Dr Garrett de Jong
Mountain hero run
Distance: 29k - elevation: 1388m - point to point
Named after a mine that was operational in the early 1900's. The initial climb from the town of Carcross (originally called Caribou Crossing) is mostly on an access road to subalpine terrain. Once you’re at the top you’ll see 360° views of the surrounding snow capped mountains. The subsequent 1000m descent is down an epic single track trail. Learn more about Carcross here: https://www.travelyukon.com/en/discover-yukon/regions-communities/carcross
Source: AllTrails, Travel Yukon
Coffee stop in Carcross
Coffee stop in Carcross, sightseeing Emerald Lake/Carcross Desert
Fish Lake run
Distance: 8k-10.6k - elevation: 523m - out and back
This trail takes you through the traditional area of the Kwanlin Dün First Nations. The trailhead starts from an altitude of 1420m with a well-worn trail through the trees. It is quite gradual at first. Once the trail starts climbing, it becomes more braided and can be muddy early in the season or after a rain.
Q and A: All Things Trail Running
Q and A: All Things Trail Running with accomplished trail runner Liam Walke
Rest day or Grey Mountain run
Rest Day OR Optional Run at Grey Mountain: Distance: 16.9k- 25k - elevation: 765m- out and back
A short commute from downtown is the base of Grey Mountain. Follow a single track trail that weaves through the boreal forest with a backdrop of amazing views over the Whitehorse valley all the way to the coastal mountains.
Team mobility session
team mobility session with strength and mobility expert Dr Garrett de Jong
Team BBQ
Team BBQ
Golden Horn run
Distance: 13k - 21.4k - elevation: 921m - out and back
This beautiful route begins adjacent to mount Sima. The long climb takes you above the tree-line where you’ll have a chance to spot a majestic caribou in the distance. Along the way you’ll have an unbelievable 360 view of the mountain range. Your hard work will be rewarded with a stop at Winterlong Brewery following the run!
Winterlong Brewery
Team Dinner at Winterlong Brewery
Hotel departure
Departure from hotel.
Our Base
Whitehorse, YKEach day, the group will meet at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn, in Whitehorse. You’ll cover the remote and majestic landscapes around the city of Whitehorse on foot, exploring old haunts of the Klondike Gold Rush, and journeying through traditional lands of the Carcross / Taggish and Kwanlin Dün First Nations.
411, Main Street, Whitehorse, YK
Included
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stunning daily trail runs, guided by expert M2M Coaches.
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transportation to and from hotel to designated trailheads for each of our guided runs.
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led by your camp leader and mobility expert Dr Garett de Jong.
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with your camp leaders - discussions around all things trail:etiquette, preparation, materials needed, fueling, training and racing.
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Though not included in your registration fee, we do have a great discount and group room block at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn and recommend this hotel to all camp participants. Mention the camp when you book to receive a 10% discount.
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Join us for a fun night of good eats and company.
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Special edition M2M Yukon Trail Camp hoodie.
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access to Final Surge including pre-event communications and option for pre-camp training plans.
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We have a promo for 10% off air north flights. If interested, please email info@mile2marathon.com for a discount code.
Not Included
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Air North flies direct from Ottawa, ON and BC cities. Air Canada also has a direct flight from Vancouver. We have a promo for 10% off Air North flights. If interested, please email us for details.
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Though not included in your registration fee, we do have a great discount and group room block at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn and recommend this hotel to all camp participants. Mention the camp when you book to receive a discounted rate.
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Outside of our Team BBQ, the cost of all meals will be the responsibility of camp participants.
Required
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2 pairs of running shoes, 2-4 running outfits: socks, shorts, t-shirt, Long sleeve merino or other layer, Light wind breaker, Water proof jacket, Puffy/insulated jacket
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Gloves, Toque, Cap or sunhat, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Cellphone (fully charged), GPS watch with routes uploaded
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Running vest and/or belt, Bottles (soft flasks) and/or handhelds and/or water bladder, Snacks (gels, bars, dried fruit etc.) for self-sufficiency, Electrolyte mix
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Lounging clothes (evenings and mountain tops can still be cold in August), Sandals or flip flops, Towel, Bathing suit
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Water filtration system (filter cap, UV pen, purification tablets etc.), Mini first aid kit containing: bandaids, blister care, Tylenol/Advil, Poles (ultralight for trail running)
Join the wait list
Full refunds are available before June 15, 2024. The Fee is non-refundable after June 15, 2024, after which your Fee will not be refunded for any reason including but not limited to by reason for your illness, injury, or misadventure.
M2M reserves the right to cancel the Program and the Agreement for any reason, by providing 30 days’ written notice to you and a full refund of your Fee.
M2M also has the right to terminate this agreement at any point, including canceling the event in its entirety. In the event that M2M decides to cancel the M2M Yukon Trail Camp, you will be reimbursed for your payment in full.
CA$ 995/person
(Accommodation and airfare not included.)
Sign-up closes: Apr 30th
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