Information for the Camp in Dyea
May 20-23, 2011
Hello everyone, we will be leaving for Dyea from Whitehorse (Mt-Mac) on Friday May
20th at 6:30 pm. We will stop at the Carcross Cut-off around 7:00 am to pick up any
skiers living close to that area.
Schedule for the trip:
Fri. May 20: Leave at 6:30 pm from the Ski Chalet, stop at the Carcross Cut-Off at 7:00
Then drive to Dyea to set up camp on the flats
Sat. May 21: Skiing or a mix of hiking & snowshoeing depending on conditions
After the workout, we will go down to Skagway for a stroll in town. In the
afternoon, we will go for a hike/run around Skagway. Make sure you have
your running stuff with you and a medium size day pack. Bring a few US
$$ for snacks or treats. For the morning workout, you will need
snowshoes, your skate boots and poles. I will bring jib skis for everyone
in case we can ski.
After the hike in the afternoon, we will go back to Dyea to make dinner.
You should get organised to share a tent with someone on the team. I will
supply the dinners; just bring a plate, a cup and your utensils and food for
the breakfasts and snacks for the lunches. I will have a large camping kit
with everything we need for all the cooking.
After Dinner, we will play games in the campground.
Sun. May 22: Depending on conditions, we will either go for a hike, a snowshoe or a ski
or a combination of all three. In the afternoon, we will do a bit of strength
and running in Skagway.
Mon. May 23:Again depending on the weather, we will go for a long workout in the
morning, then drive back to town in mid afternoon.
Checklist for packing
Ski clothes, skate skiing boots and poles, snowshoes
Spare clothes for the skiing in case of wind, snow or rain.
Casual clothes to change into after the skiing.
Running clothes and running shoes, spare socks
Toilet kit, medication if needed as well as medical insurance for the US
Mattress pad, a tent, a sleeping bag and a pillow.
Snacks and food for three lunches while you ski. Food for breakfast on Saturday, Sunday
and Monday morning (keep it simple, cereal, oatmeal and bread)
I will supply the food for Saturday’s and Sunday’s dinner. I will bring my camping box
so no need to bring anything to cook. I will bring fresh water for everyone as well so just
fill in your bottles for the workout on Saturday.
Note from your parents giving you permission to travel to Skagway with the Yukon
Ski Team and a valid passport.
If you have any other questions regarding the trip, please contact me 334 9220.
Yukon Ski Team
Parental letter of Consent
I am giving permission to the Yukon Ski Team head coach (Alain Masson) in taking my
child to Skagway from May 20-23, 2011 for a training camp with the Yukon Ski Team.
The Yukon Ski Team will be travelling as a group from Whitehorse to Skagway and back
on May 20-23, 2011. The Team will be skiing at the Whitepass Summit and camping in
Dyea, Alaska.
Name of skier: ___________________________________________________
Name of Parent: __________________________________________________
Signature of Guardian or Parent: _____________________________________
Date: -----------------------------------
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