Our wilderness cabins are situated on secluded Dalayee Lake, nestled in the rolling hills of southern Yukon. Accessible by skiplane or ski / snowshoe trail, the rustic log cabins offer a true respite from the stresses of modern-day life. The lake is at an elevation of about 970 meters / 3180 feet and is all winter covered with solid ice. This is an awesome place to relax and explore winter solitude at its best. The cabins are available year-round and the recently completed wood fired sauna gives it a special touch.
Winter season is from December to early April
For summer rentals follow this link
Although there is room for up to 8 guests in our two cabins, we will generally rent to only one party at a time. This ensures that guests get the unspoiled winter experience they are longing for.
2010 Rate per cabin:
Minimum stay is 3 nights
7 days / 6 nights for 1 or 2 guests $850.00 + 5% GST / any additional guest + $120.00
5 days / 4 nights for 1 or 2 guests $620.00 + 5% GST / any additional guest + $90.00
Included:
Cabin rental, sauna, firewood and propane, kitchenette with utensils and dishes (bring your own food), and comfy beds (bring your own sleeping bag). For the milder days there is a propane BBQ on the deck. Water is hauled from a nearby creek which is part of the simple lifestyle this place has to offer. The clean outhouse is just a few steps away.
Explore the area:
Covered with a thick layer of ice and sparkling snow, the lake and region offers many opportunities for winter activities. Look for signs of passing moose, caribou, lynx and snowshoe hare. Gaze at the stars and it is very likely to spot the amazing northern lights dancing across the sky. Enjoy snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing or build a Quincy on the lake or ashore – another wonderful way to experience Yukon Winter
Location and winter access:
Dalayee Lake lies - as the crow flies - 85 km / 55 miles southeast of Whitehorse. Fly-in by skiplane gives you a great birds-eye view of the region and is a choice you will not regret. On the road it is 110km / 70 miles to the trail head. From there you can ski or snowshoe the 9 km / 5.5 miles to the cabins. The trail follows a gentle slope thru a winter-fairytale forest. Elevation gain is approximately 200 meters / 650 feet.
Rates for transportation:
Road transfer to the trail head for up to 4 guests is $220.00 + GST, one-way.
Skiplane from Whitehorse is available from $480.00 + GST, one-way
Add-on rentals:
Satellite phone $170.00 per week + air time at $3.00 per minute
Various winter equipment, price on request
Spoil yourself:
Should you prefer to have a knowledgeable guide and cook for the duration of your stay, we will happily provide this service for an additional fee. Please inquire at time of booking.
For armchair travellers
Pure Yukon tales and poems
Robert Service, a people’s poet, inspired by the Yukon’s roughness:
"The only society I like," he once said, "is that which is rough and tough - and the tougher the better. That's where you get down to bedrock and meet human people." He found that kind of society in the Yukon gold rush, and he immortalized it.
from www.robertwservice.com
The shooting of Dan McCrew
The cremation of Sam McGee
The Men that don’t fit in
Humorous reading
Bill Bryson, A walk in the woods
auch auf deutsch: Picknik mit Bären
First Nation Culture
Velma Wallis
Two Old Women, an Alaska legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival
Zwei alte Frauen, eine Legende von Verrat und Tapferkeit
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