Charity trek will cross frozen Yukon territory.Byline: Katie Campling , * Yukon has a population of about 31,600, and its capital is Whitehorse with a population of around 23,600. * People from the Yukon are known as Yukoners. * The territory is named after the Yukon River Yukon River River, northwestern North America. Formed by the confluence of the Lewes and Pelly rivers in southwestern Yukon Territory, Can., it is 1,980 mi (3,190 km) long. which means great river. * It had a huge population surge during the 19th century gold rush. Gold still accounts for most of the territory's mineral wealth. * The Yukon represents 4.8% of Canada's total land area. * The highest point in Canada is in Yukon's Kluane Park. Mount Logan in the St. Elias Mountains is 5,959 meters above sea level Meters Above Sea Level is a standard metric measurement of the elevation of a location in reference to mean sea level. Uses Meters above sea level is the standard measurement of the elevation or altitude of: The triangle-shaped Yukon territory is bordered on the N by the Beaufort Sea of the Arctic Ocean, on the E by the Northwest Territories, has seen a record low temperature of -62.2AC and record high 36.1AC although the summer temperature usually averages only around 14 to 16AC. TREKKINGStefanie Carter is preparing for her trip to Canada n SLED DOG sled dog Any working dog used to pull a sled carrying people and supplies across snow and ice. The breeds most commonly used are the Alaskan malamute, Laika, Samoyed, and Siberian husky. All are powerful dogs with a thick coat and high endurance. See also Eskimo dog. A Husky Charity trek will cross frozen Yukon territory Husky dog trip in icy landscape A HONLEY woman is heading for the frozen wilds of northern Canada to raise funds in memory of her grandmother. Stephanie Carter, 26, will be trekking across the Yukon territory to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society. She was inspired to help the charity following the death of her grandmother, Edie Martindale, from the disease five months ago. Stephanie, an engineering student at the University of Huddersfield The University of Huddersfield is a university in the town of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK. It has around 20,000 students and is located near the town centre. The Chancellor is the actor Patrick Stewart, who is originally from Mirfield. , will arrive at Muktuk Kennels just outside the Yukon territory's capital, Whitehorse, on February 8. She and other trekkers will spend several days learning how to handle their husky dogs and sleds before setting off on a week-long expedition. Stephanie will have to camp along the way, facing barren landscapes and temperatures of -40AC. She said: "I chose to do this because I just didn't fancy trekking in the jungle or climbing mountains! "I love husky dogs, but haven't had the pleasure of seeing one up close, so this really appealed to me. "When my grandma died I thought I should do something for charity." Stephanie needs to raise a minimum of pounds 2,000 for her expedition. She has already gathered pounds 1,200 through her own fundraising efforts - including events with her rock 'n' roll band JB Goode. She said: "I have raised a lot of the money myself, but any sponsorship anyone would like to offer would be really helpful." Anyone who wants to help Stephanie can contact her on 07799 644362. |
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