Magazine names Yukon top biking destination
Two Yukon cities have been dubbed as top mountain biking destinations by Outside magazine, a major American publication with a subscription base of more than 600,000.
Two Yukon cities have been dubbed as top mountain biking destinations by Outside magazine, a major American publication with a subscription base of more than 600,000.
The April issue labeled Whitehorse and Carcross as top biking destinations for vacationers in 2013.
The magazine lauds the single-track trail network developed between the two cities, including a seasonal crew that maintains more than 800 kilometres of trails.
According to Outside, in the last decade, a mix of mining, animal and recreational paths have been connected, rivaling Vancouver's North Shore.
Local company Boreale Biking's popular five-day summer solstice trip also received a nod as a top holiday choice for potential vacationers.
"We were very pleased to see the Outside article,鈥� said Boreale Biking co-owner Marsha Cameron. "Outside magazine is arguable the biggest outdoor active magazine in the U.S. and has a readership that matches our target market.鈥�
Cameron said the award is "a great kudos鈥� to all involved in the local biking sector, including trail maintenance crews, bicycle clubs, and bike shops.
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Thomas Brewer on Mar 14, 2013 at 10:33 am
That's awesome news. Congratulations to everyone that has ever helped make a trail or shown an Outsider a wicked run.
Since when is Carcross a 'city'??
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bobby bitman on Mar 14, 2013 at 9:55 am
Wow! That is fantastic! Congratulations to the people in Carcross who built those trails, and to Boreale. You make us proud.