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prolepsis · 02-04-2020, 07:48 AM

I've been up to Whitehorse, Yukon a few times. Not super close to Yellowknife but similar conditions.

Went to see the northern lights and also sledding. Didn't have time to go snowmobiling or ice fishing.

For the northern lights, see if there's a tour operation that'll take you out of the city, so you can avoid the city lights?

For Whitehorse, there's a few of those--they drive you out to a campsite / lodge outside of the city.

- If possible, go at least more than one night to check out the northern lights, as it can be hit or miss (intensity, frequency, etc.)
- When not taking pictures, remove your camera battery and keep it with you--I was there during -39 and the camera shut down b/c the battery was too cold
- Check with the tour company but most should also have extra tripods--the one I went with had a bunch--likely won't be as nice as your own, etc.
- Some of the touristy stuff they'll provide you with winter wear, but it's probably better to bring your own--when I went sledding they gave me a loaner jacket, gloves, etc.
- If you are in a cabin with some type of heating, take off your boots and warm up your feet that way. Leaving super cold feet in your boots means your feet don't warm up when it's -30 or lower.

Hope this helps. I had lots of fun and really enjoyed my time there.

02-04-2020, 07:48 AM	#3
prolepsis Proud to be called a RS Regular! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 104 Thanked 234 Times in 42 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been up to Whitehorse, Yukon a few times. Not super close to Yellowknife but similar conditions. Went to see the northern lights and also sledding. Didn't have time to go snowmobiling or ice fishing. For the northern lights, see if there's a tour operation that'll take you out of the city, so you can avoid the city lights? For Whitehorse, there's a few of those--they drive you out to a campsite / lodge outside of the city. - If possible, go at least more than one night to check out the northern lights, as it can be hit or miss (intensity, frequency, etc.) - When not taking pictures, remove your camera battery and keep it with you--I was there during -39 and the camera shut down b/c the battery was too cold - Check with the tour company but most should also have extra tripods--the one I went with had a bunch--likely won't be as nice as your own, etc. - Some of the touristy stuff they'll provide you with winter wear, but it's probably better to bring your own--when I went sledding they gave me a loaner jacket, gloves, etc. - If you are in a cabin with some type of heating, take off your boots and warm up your feet that way. Leaving super cold feet in your boots means your feet don't warm up when it's -30 or lower. Hope this helps. I had lots of fun and really enjoyed my time there.