Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Fit for the Holidays
It may be holiday season, but guess what? Fat doesn’t take a holiday! Sure there are parties, lunches and open houses galore, but what you […]
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Happy New Year, Universe!
How does everybody feel going into 2012? And you Mayan calendar devotees can just zip it right now. You’re still gonna have to get up
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Printing Your Digital Photos
Printing is the final step in the creative process that takes the photographer from the initial visualization of the image to a finished product to
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: No Machines, No Weights
With holiday time coming, you may have less time to get to the gym or get your full workouts in. Kids have too many days
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High-Tech Christmas on a $100 Budget
As Christmas approaches I am frequently asked, “What do you get for that special someone at Christmas who is interested in astronomy without spending a
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Miss Manners Goes Skiing
Cross country skiing can be conducted at breakneck speed or at a social pace. As with most social activities, there is etiquette involved.
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Bells for Bert and Ernie?
Recently, there’s been talk in the media concerning an online petition asking the Sesame Street producers to let Ernie and Bert marry each other. Apparently
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Breaking the Chains of Chronic Pain
This pain can feel unrelenting. I can’t do the things l like to do.” “I’m crabby and can’t think straight. My friends don’t want to
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A Lesson in Taking Shots
I play ping pong every Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m. The Dawson table tennis club has generated attention from the media over past year. One
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Fat Burning Zone?
Ever wonder what’s with the heart rate charts on cardio machines? And why the heck, if you work in the “fat burning zone” all the
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A Little Off the Top: A Call to Arms
Backpackers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your shame. I’ve been a regular backpack wearer for only a year, since forsaking
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Black & White Photography, Take One
This is the first of a two-part series on black and white (B&W) photography. Welcome to this column on black and white, with a myriad
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Oil for Your Joints
For some people, their joints do wear out. Most often it’s caused by a form of arthritis called osteoarthritis, or OA. Most people have heard
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Rooms with a View
These days, I usually read the Real Estate guide when I’m looking to practise my spit-takes, but I think I’ll be moving on to using
In Search of a Wee Dram: Part 1
My fellow Klondike Fine Malt Society member Kath, born in Yorkshire, and her partner Jim, a native Glaswegian, invited me to accompany them on a
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Why Wines Differ
Last night a friend stopped by for dinner. He brought moose sausages to grill; I boiled up some Yukon grown red potatoes and added butter
Fit ‘n’ Healthy: To Vegas With (Healthy) Love
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas; except your weight gain … and the smoke in your lungs. This September I had the amazing opportunity
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Witnessing Arctic Change
On my second day on board ship we saw a cow and calf blue whale,” says Emerald Kains. “The opportunity to share a moment with
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Pucks in the Pool
While she was away at university in Prince George, Katrina Wohlfarth discovered a new passion – underwater hockey. Now that she has returned home she
Rally Round
Kendall Sullivan knows exactly how she and her daughter contracted Lyme disease. “I was rock climbing in Banff 16 years ago.” says the one-time Yukoner.
Play Makers: Roundabouts 101
Compared to that first roundabout, the sternwheeler was far less confusing and less prone to inducing unnecessary bouts of anxiety.
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Bunny Love
Contemplating moving from Toronto to Dawson, I thought a lot about what I’d be giving up. I didn’t anticipate all the “firsts”
Adventure at Hidden Number Three
Whenever we find a gap in our weekend agenda, I can usually plug it with a little stocked-lakes fishing. This past Sunday I grabbed the
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Breeding and Feeding
Thanks to everyone who pointed out that the Coombs test I mentioned last month was a related test, but not the right one. The Coggins
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Derby Girls on a Roll
It’s a lot of work being a Yukon Roller Girl. There are two practices a week that keep you on your skates for a few
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Squash Mountain
I Iive about a 15-minute drive from Stony Creek. Stony is well known for the best drinking water ever and, of course, for the raspberries
An Evening of Fine Pairings
For at least 4,000 years, wine drinkers have chosen food to accompany certain wines and vise versa. When I imagine trying a good wine, it
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Christmas on the Farm
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way, ha, ha ha. Bells on bobtail ring
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Picking Sides
I’m a little worried about us, gang. It seems like we’re not really getting each other. And by each other, I mean all of us
Getting a Leg Up
Eric Allen keeps his hand close to the supporting foot of a young climber as he coaches the six-year-old through his first successful climbing problem
Intrepid Traveller: The Power of Shoes
My love of patent leather shoes started pretty early on. I remember at the age of 11 going into the local shoe shop with my
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Avalanche Aware
As the first fatality of the 2011-2012 snow season is reported (a snowmobiler in Prince George, B.C.), Kristie Simpson muses that the timing for the
A Walk Through the Wine Store: Part One
Several years ago, my then-editor at What’s Up Yukon asked me to do a walk-through tour of the Yukon Liquor Corp. (YLC) store in Whitehorse,
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Are You ready for Winter? Winterizing Yukon Style
Are you ready for winter? It’s a common phrase heard every fall all over the place. What does it take to be ready? Vehicles and
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Trying Some Malbecs
After more than a month of grey skies and rain, the sun finally made a re-appearance over my lake. Still, it feels like it is
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Cool Veggies
Most people associate fresh vegetables with summer, especially in the Yukon. So when my cousin came for a visit near the end of October, she
Gearing Up
With every new ski season (and with Christmas coming sooner than we think), skiers’ thoughts turn to buying new equipment. This is the time of
Wine Money Diet: Part 2
One of the delights of wine is that there are always surprises to be found and bargains to be enjoyed, if you are open to
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A Little Horse Sense
Afew people have asked about horses, and with the white fluffy stuff sticking to the ground in the last week or so, maybe this is
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The Little Blue Daycare That Could
How did a little blue daycare put Dawson City on the map for early childhood education? By an employee winning the Prime Minister’s Award for
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Like a Moving Meditation
There’s a saying Fay Branigan thinks everyone should know: “Feed your body, nourish your brain and soothe your soul through gardening.” For the past two
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Aurora, a Solar Eclipse and a Venus Transit
Amazing weather has made the last couple of weeks an absolute dream for observing, with clear skies, warm temperatures and no pesky insects. The northern
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Ice-out Lake Trout
The three most targeted fish species in the Yukon are lake trout, Arctic grayling and pike, and are sought after in that order.
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Into the Colour Palette
Asia is scattered with solid orange and red as monks are around every corner—making an already brilliantly vibrant country even brighter. (Their robes reflect colours
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In Search of Pink
Last year I found out that a certain pink flower was not the one I always thought it was. My first encounter with a pink
Honing Their Outdoor Skills
“You get to learn how to notice the plants around you, how to shoot a rifle, how not to ground your boat in the river,
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A Walk Through the Wine Store: Finale!
Several articles ago I promised to finish my tour of the Yukon Liquor Corp. (YLC) wine shelves before the snow melted. With the rains coming
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Take It In Stride: Trail Running
antracker has been in the Yukon a few times. In case you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s reality TV, Canadian style, where a couple of cowboys
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Overcoming Excuses
After almost 20 years in the fitness industry as a certified personal trainer, I am pretty sure I have heard almost every excuse in the
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Running for a Reason
The Robert Campbell Bridge between Riverdale and downtown Whitehorse will be closed this Sunday. But not for long. The bridge will be closed for approximately
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Fox Poo 2
Ever since the fox pooped my coffee cup, a new world has opened before me. Now when I contemplate my life it’s in two phases:
An Autistic Boy’s Best Friend
Six-year-old Brendan Nash has a devoted buddy who helps him through his day. Roscoe, a 27-month-old black lab, is a specially trained Autism Assistance Dog
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Cool Tools for Handy Dudes
Birthday, anniversary, Father’s Day. What do you give the guy who has everything? More tools, of course. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but tools
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A Partial Lunar Eclipse and Spectacular Saturn
With the partial solar eclipse taking place on May 20 it seems only fitting to back it up with a partial lunar eclipse. A little
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Pike in the Shallows
Pike spawn in the late spring and depending on where you are fishing are available in shallow water well into early July. Among my favourite
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A Warm Green Glow and Welcoming Hugs
I was not sad being in Bangkok knowing I was leaving, it was time for me to go. I was done with the travel. I
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Pushing Their Limits
Fourteen lucky young Yukoners will get the opportunity to take part in an outdoor education camp this July for free. The Yukon Fish and Game
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Alright Men—Get Lifting!
Now, you all know that you “should” be lifting weights, but why? Maybe because it makes you stronger, maybe because it makes you “buff”, sure,
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Aging Pets
The last few weeks I’ve been getting a lot of calls and emails about older dogs. When we have pets that have a significantly shorter
Doing It for Dad
When we talk about dying of embarrassment, it is meant to be a figure of speech. Dying of embarrassment is sheer hyperbole. Except when it
A World Beneath the Ice
As Oliver Barker tells it, fish taught him how to walk. “My family had this fish tank balanced on a crate in our living room,”
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The Joy of Klister
As the swans start arriving and the sun starts melting our snow, some skiers start abandoning the ski trails. It’s often not due to a
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Return to Spirit Canyon
What I love about writing for What’s Up Yukon is that it encourages me to do a little research about the things I write about.
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Wind’s Abaft the Beam: Pt. 3
Sailing terms irk me. Wind’s abaft the beam? What’s wrong with “the wind’s from behind”? Coming about, prepare to gybe, helm’s alee? How about, “The
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Considering Food Security
Well, it’s harvest time again. Whether you’re a gardener, hunter, berry picker or farmer, the freezer starts to fill up for us all. Not so
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Bonding Through “Barbie Geese”
“Hayley wake up,” I whispered. “It’s 4:30 and we have to get ready. The sun will be up soon.” This was a very common phrase
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What Your Favourite Candy Says About You
Uncover what your favorite candy says about you. Discover personality traits linked to Halloween candy choices.
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Healthy Kids, Happy Parents
Others complain of being ill or sore often, have bags under their eyes or skin blemishes, can be moody, and have difficulties learning or focusing.
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The Juggling Act
Sometimes farming takes on aspects of a circus act more than anything. In early spring, you throw one ball up in the air and order
A Condition of Kings
When it’s your turn to step up and spin the wheel of old man diseases, “gout” ain’t that bad a spot for it to land
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So, just what is a vet?
This is the first column in a monthly series in which Jim Kenyon will answer readers’ questions about animals and animal care. As in any
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Fall Time Shouldn’t Mean “Fall” Time!
Many of us watch shows like America’s Funniest Videos and laugh when people are tripping, slipping and falling all over the place. Though this is
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A Tale of Two Star Parties
For most northern astronomers, summer is either solar observing, or waiting for the return of the autumn night skies. The other option is to head
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Didee & Didoo – Poem “Teachers”
TEACHERS They teach our little creatures that’s why we have teachers. They teach them to read an’ write and of course to be polite. When
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The Highs and Lows of Biking to Work Through the Snow
Riding a bike to work on a frigid winter’s day brings the kind of reward that only those who have done it can really know.
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Solid Facts on Solid Foods
What solid foods are best for babies. Because my second child is almost five months old, I have done some extensive research
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When Horse and Rider Become One
“Being able to bond and connect with a gigantic graceful creature is incredibly fulfilling,” says Meghan Larivee, a local equestrian enthusiast. “Being able to work
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Ultimately It’s About Fun
The Yukon Ultimate Frisbee Team will travel over 2,000 km next week to join with colleagues from the NWT, dress in costumes, and represent the
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Protecting Your Photos Online
The easiest way to share the photos we take is to post them on the internet, but how safe are your pictures when put online?
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Fabulous Flower Fotos
Whether shooting a sea of sunflowers, a bevy of bromeliads or just an inkling of impatiens, photographing flowers is very rewarding. There are some simple
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Fall Fitness Tips
Get ready for Fall Fitness with activities to enjoy the beautiful Yukon scenery. Stay active during this vibrant season.
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Would Someone Please Tell Me What To Think?
The Yukon municipal elections are upon us; but how many of us really care? It sounds like a rhetorical question, but it’s not. Thirty-seven percent
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Sports in the Extreme
The biggest lesson is to like what you do and do it because you want to do it – do it for yourself.” While that
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Orpheus Mountain
We have been enjoying an endless, beautiful fall this year. A few Fridays ago, still having lots of things on my To Do list, I
Feet Don’t Fail Me
Haven’t we all said that at one time or another? The foot is a marvelously complex body part with 26 bones forming three arches, along
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Choosing a Personal Trainer
You have decided that you are ready to improve your health and lifestyle. You have decided that your health is worth the cost. You’ve realized
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Shrooming in Telluride
Explore the adventure of mushroom picking with Chris Withers in Telluride. Find out about chanterelles and shrimp rusula mushrooms.
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A Road Less Travelled
As you drive toward Kluane Lake an inconspicuous dirt road marked as “The Arctic Institute of North America” leads off to the right. If you
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Takhini Salt Flats
Hiking into the Takhini Salt Flats used to mean parking on the narrow shoulder of the Alaska Highway. Now, thanks to road improvements around the
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Reason to Dream – and Pedal
Dino Rudniski has already learned some important lessons from his involvement in a bike tour promoting sustainability – despite the fact that he has yet
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Desert to Oasis to Desert
We stayed four nights in Bahia de Tortugas. We’d ridden across the Viscaino Desert to the very tip of the Viscaino Peninsula, and now it
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Crafty Traders’ Time
A craft swap in Whitehorse! Exchange of leftover supplies to unleash your creativity with fellow crafters.
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Becoming a Winner
Acouple months have passed since you embarked on your 2012 health regime. You’ve seen athletes excel at the Arctic Winter Games. And you’ve either succeeded
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Emergencies & Pet Peeves
One of the most common emergency calls that vets get is for seizures in dogs. Other animals can have seizures, but most of the calls
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An Ultra Experience
All I can say is this race has really impacted my life,” says Shelley Gellatly, a race coordinator for the Yukon Arctic Ultra. The Yukon
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Wind’s Abaft the Beam: Pt. 2
Currents, tides, winds. It is a lot for me to keep track of while trying to remember how to hoist a mainsail (loosen the mainsheet,
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A Walk Through the Wine Store: Part 4
In January, I wrote part three of a wine drinker’s walk through tour of the Yukon Liquor Corp. (YLC) store, covering Australia, and wanted to
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From Winter Sports to Poetry
I’m inclined to blame the Germans. It seems that every year for the last half dozen or so out of the 12 years that the
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Shock Your Body
You have laid the foundation for your success by surrounding yourself with a support system, found classes or a workout that you enjoy, and scheduled
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Trail Tales: Going Down?
while uphills differentiate cross country skiers from their alpine cousins, the downhills are what keeps everyone in same family. Skiing down hills on cross country
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