Adventure, Wilderness, Community, Discovery

The Yukon’s narrative has long held stories of resilience, discovery, adventure, and wild beauty. It is now time for Artemis to enter this magnificent landscape, time to create our own stories, and to write our own tales of adventure and discovery. Time for women of every age, background, identity, shape, and lived experience to embrace the Yukon.  

This Artemis expedition is designed to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible, celebrating the full diversity of women who feel called to the river. This is an opportunity for you to take a chance on yourself, to push your own comfort zone, to laugh with old friends, meet new ones, and to spend time in the great wilderness. Whether you’ve never held a paddle or you’re a seasoned pro, this expedition is designed for all experience levels.

If you’ve been craving adventure, deeper connection, and the chance to learn new skills alongside supportive, like-minded women… this is your moment.

Calling Mothers, Daughters, Aunties, Sisters, Grandmothers, Friends, and Allies

Artemis Yukon is built around four pillars: Adventure, Growth, Service, and Learning.

Together, these create a safe and intentional space where women can:

• Stretch their comfort zones at a pace that feels right

• Build outdoor skills with excellent female guides

• Deepen personal identity and inner resilience

• Cultivate supportive relationships with a diverse group of women

• Reconnect with the healing rhythms of nature

• Experience joy, laughter, and adventure without pressure or performance

No previous outdoor experience is required, just a willingness to engage in new experiences and strive to be the best version of yourself.

1. Whitehorse, The Wilderness City, where our journey begins (including the airport).

2. Carmacks, where we will launch our canoes after a 2hr shuttle from Whitehorse.

3. Fort Selkirk, a living cultural heritage site and a special place for all who come here. To the Selkirk First Nation people, it is part of their homeland and a place for spiritual and cultural renewal.

4. The mighty confluence of the Yukon River and White River, which flows from its headwaters in majestic Kluane National Park .

5. Dawson City, home of the Klondike Gold Rush… known long ago as “the Paris of the North”. It stands now very much as it did in 1898, remaining a major cultural and historical hub.

• A fully guided multi-day canoe expedition led by experienced female guides

• Wilderness leadership and outdoor skills training

• Flexible daily plans based on the group’s collective comfort and fitness

• Gourmet backcountry meals (yes—truly gourmet!)

• Evenings under open skies on untouched river islands

• Opportunities to witness the northern lights and long northern sunsets

• Instruction in camping, canoeing, navigation, risk management, and more

• Time to unplug from phones, work, and daily pressures

• A supportive environment anchored in inclusivity, consent, and respect

Artemis welcomes women ages 18+, from every lived experience and identity.
This program is intentionally inclusive of:

• Women of all races, bodies, orientations, and gender expressions

• Women who are new to the outdoors

• Women rebuilding confidence or navigating life transitions

• Women seeking connection, mentorship, and community

• Women ready for an adventure that feels both grounding and liberating

This is your space. Your pace. Your story.

How intense will the paddling be?

• The Yukon River runs at about 10km an hour, while paddling is required to get to our destinations, you will not be required to be pushing all day long, and can let the river do some of the work as well. We have planned this trip so that there is ample time to safely get to Dawson City.

Are there lots of bugs in the Yukon?

• Short answer: yes. However, while paddling and on the water, the bugs are much less significant. In our packing list, we recommend thin long sleeves or even gloves to protect the hands from mosquitoes. Bug spray is also very much recommended for around the campsite. We have other ways to prevent bug bites but bugs are apart of this landscape!

Do I need to bring my own food or gear?

• As per the packing list, you do not need to bring any gear other than personal gear. This means bring your sleeping bag and sleeping mat, but all other gear is provided. We also have extra sleeping gear if you would like to use ours. All food is provided for the entire trip.

Artemis: Women in Leadership is Fireside’s commitment to creating bold, meaningful, women-centred outdoor experiences. Inspired by Artemis—the Greek goddess of the wilderness—these programs help women return to their wild, intuitive, resilient selves.

Every Artemis experience is built on:

• Excellent instruction and mentorship

• Access to beautiful and remote wilderness areas

• Space for personal reflection and collective growth

• An inclusive culture where every woman belongs

• Skill-building that encourages confidence and lifelong learning

This is where women rise together, reclaim the outdoors, and write the next story.

The Yukon River is one of the most iconic waterways on the planet—vast, powerful, and steeped in cultural history. Its long days, sweeping skies, and quiet corners offer something few places can: room to breathe, reset, and reclaim your story.

The Yukon extends an invitation to women, encouraging them to access their strength in ways that are both challenging and deeply supportive, leading to grounding rather than burnout. This natural setting acts as a powerful guide, instilling curiosity, humility, self-trust, and a powerful sense of belonging to the untamed world.

Dates:

❖ 10-day Artemis Yukon (Carmacks to Dawson City)

➢ August 2 – August 11, 2026

➢ 8 days paddling, 400km from Carmacks to Dawson City

➢ August 1st: All participants must land in Whitehorse by August 1st and organize their own hotel for that night

➢ August 10th: Participants will arrive in Dawson City on August 10th and will organize their own accommodation for that night

Locations:

➢ Yukon: Whitehorse, Carmacks, Yukon River, Dawson City

❖ Accommodation:

❖ All participants will need to book their own accommodation for August 1st in Whitehorse and August 10th in Dawson City

➢ August 10th- Participants have the option to fly home from Dawson City or take the shuttle back to Whitehorse

❖ Riverside tent camping

The group will land in Whitehorse on August 1st and meet with the staff and have a Q&A

for any last unanswered questions. Then we will head to the Fireside Homeplace, where

we will stay for the night. We will perform a gear check, review camp rules, and introduce

our Pillars:

● Independence: I have deepened my sense of self.

● Community: I have shown that I can put the group’s interests before my own.

● Skills: I have learned to do something new and useful.

● Experience: I have actively sought experiences that expanded my comfort zone.

● Vision: I have clarified a part of my outlook on my future.

We will also learn how to plan meals and pack food, work with knots and tarps, & use

safety equipment and maps - this will be a recurring lesson throughout the experience.

In the morning, we will drive 2 hours to our Yukon River drop-off in Carmacks. Here, we will conduct a full safety review, discuss trip expectations, and practice paddling.

We will be paddling 400km from Carmacks to Dawson City.

Paddling the Yukon River is like stepping through a time machine into the Gold Rush. During our journey, we will stop at several gold miner cabins, paddle through the famous Five Fingers rapids, and enjoy a stay at Fort Selkirk with the Selkirk First Nation.

At Fort Selkirk, the group will learn more about Northern Indigenous perspectives, the significance of the land and the long history of its people, and a discussion about the effects of climate change in the area.

Our final days on the water will take us on an epic push from Fort Selkirk to Dawson City. After arriving in Dawson City – like so many trappers, traders, and miners before us – it will be time to relax, have fun, and celebrate our achievement in the Heart of the Klondike. There are plenty of weird and wonderful things to do in Dawson City, but first, we'll enjoy hot showers, laundry, and a rest to regain our land legs after many nights on the river.

From there, we head back to Whitehorse. The shuttle drive from Dawson City to Whitehorse is about 6 hours.

On our journey, learning topics include:

● Performing different assigned roles in the team, such as Boat Captain, Tent Captain, stern, bow, hobbit, chef, and more.

● Understanding the stages of group development (forming, norming, storming,

performing, adjourning) and how they relate to the success of our trip.

● All manner of outdoor skills, including paddling, navigation, shelter building, risk management, wildlife ID, and a million other things.

We’ll arrive at our homeplace in Whitehorse with a day to spare, where we will have space to

debrief our trip, de-mobilize our expedition gear, and celebrate our wonderful trip. Then, we’ll

shuttle to the airport and fly home!