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PHOTO ESSAY: YNoO’S 10 BEST PHOTOS
A look back at some of the greatest images featured on our pages

OUR 10 FAVOURITE PLACES
YNoO staff members identify their go-to spots

HIKING THE YUKON QUEST
One man’s journey on the trail from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon, by Mark Hines

STICKS, STRINGS, AND STEWARDSHIP
A Whitehorse group of knitters is helping those in need, by Jocylyn McDowell

TOP 10 UNDER 25
Celebrating the Yukon’s extraordinary youth, by Tara McCarthy

36 PHOTO ESSAY: A DECADE OF DAWSON CITY How its architecture has changed, by Devon Berquist.
52 LET’S TAKE THIS OUTSIDE There’s just something about an outdoor rink by Amy Kenny.
57 TOP 10 UNDER 25: Yukon youth are making their mark.

PHOTO ESSAY: AMONG GIANTS - Kluane National Park through the lenses of some of Canada’s most talented photographers, by OFFBEAT Collective 

UNLIKE VAMPIRES, BATS DON’T NEED TO BE INVITED IN …  - but they sure hope you won’t kick them out, by Trina Moyles

HOMECOMING STORIES - Four immigrants share why they chose to live in the North, by Jacqueline Bedard

TOP 10 UNDER 25 - Yukon youth are making their mark

PHOTO ESSAY: WILDLIFE WONDERLAND - A U.K. photographer searches for the perfect shots, by Cai Priestley

SKY-HIGH HOSPITAL - Medical evacuations are a regular component of northern health care, by Haley Ritchie

NO LIONS, NO TIGERS, BUT WHOA BEAR - The legend and legacy of an educational film that became a cult classic, by Karen McColl

TOP 10 UNDER 25 - Yukon youth are making their mark

PHOTO ESSAY: ICE BEARS - A look through the lens at the grizzlies that are delaying hibernation to feed later, by Peter Mather

IF YOU CAN’T TAKE THE HEAT - Craft distilleries are popping up to pour local liquor, by Haley Ritchie

TOP 10 UNDER 25 - Yukon youth are making their mark

PHOTO ESSAY: MADE FOR THE MOUNTAINS - But mountain life is changing,
by Sonny Parker

IF YOU CAN’T TAKE THE HEAT - Get out of the sauna, by Darren Susin

THIS BROOM ISN’T CLEANING UP ANY FORESTS - The story behind a parasitic plant, by Laurence Fox

PHOTO ESSAY: HUNTING SEASON - The memory of a hunt is relived every time the meat is shared and enjoyed, by Cathie Archbould

ONE PERSON'S JUNK - Yukon’s free-store shopping circuit, by Fiona McGlynn

OUT OF THE BROOM CLOSET - Reading fortunes and tarot cards is all in a day’s work for the good witch of Tagish, by Heather Avery

PHOTO ESSAY: LINE OF DEFENCE - Protecting Whitehorse from catastrophic wildfire, by Jason Wolsky

HOW MUCH FIRTH-ER? - A reluctant hiker has an awakening on a river trip, by Chris Carli

DON’T FORGET THE LITTLE GUYS - These critters are so understated they’re practically exotic, by Haley Ritchie

FROM PET TO PATIENT - Taking a dog in the backcountry? Be ready to carry it out, by Karen McColl

IT’S HOT UP HERE - Romance novelists draw inspiration from life in the Yukon and Alaska, by Haley Ritchie

LOOKING AFTER THE LAND TOGETHER - First Nations land stewards blend traditional knowledge and Western science, by Rhiannon Russell

A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS - Queer folks, people of colour, and immigrants haven’t always felt welcome in the outdoors, by Christopher Tse

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PHOTO ESSAY: THE MAJESTY AND GRANDEUR OF KLUANE
Witnessing the beauty in southwest Yukon, by Dave Brosha
ARCTIC CYCLE
From Dawson City, Yukon, to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., on two wheels, by Alison Criscitiello
TINY TOWN
A miniature ski village in the Haines Pass, by Kara Johancsik
PERFECT FUR YUKON WEATHER
Two families come together to craft in western Yukon, by Leighann Chalykoff
FROM HOMETOWN PRODUCTIONS TO HOLLYWOOD
Yukon-bred actress Amy Sloan on how the territory influenced her career, by Tara McCarthy

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PHOTO ESSAY: HAUNTED NORTH
Ghostly tales throughout the Yukon and northern B.C., by Manu Keggenhoff

SIMPLY PROPELLED
A family’s cycling journey along the Dempster Highway, by Dan Clark

CULINARY ENTREPRENEURS
Meet some of Whitehorse’s creative epicures, by Miche Genest

THE RENEGADE GIRLS
Three women keep a family tradition alive in southern Yukon, by Leighann Chalykoff

AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE AND BUSHMAN
Yukoner Knute Johnsgaard’s dedication to cross-country skiing and the wilderness, by Pavlina Sudrich

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PHOTO ESSAY: LONG GONE FROM THE YUKON, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Visiting the vanishing road stops along the Alaska Highway, by Lily Gontard and Mark Kelly

FROM THE NORTH
Showcasing the diverse talent and culture above the 60th parallel, by Peter Jickling

TASTE OF THE GOLD RUSH ERA
Hiking the historic Chilkoot Trail, by Maya Cairns-Locke

LOVE LETTER TO THE NORTH
A musician shares her inspiring experiences getting to know the Yukon, by Carly Dow

NORTHERN HAUTE COUTURE
Designer Catherine Regehr juxtaposes her Yukon roots with high fashion, by Tara McCarthy

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PHOTO ESSAY: TRADITIONAL LIFE
A retreat to Shingle Point along the Yukon’s Arctic coast, by Peter Mather

THE MIGHTY FIRTH
Immersed in the wild and remote Arctic, by Kara Johancsik

YOUTH OF THE PEEL
Engaging First Nations youth to experience traditional territory, by Dana Tizya-Tramm

JOURNEY WITH A PURPOSE
Travelling the Yukon River in a healing canoe, by William Carlick

HARE TACTICS
Studying a keystone species of the boreal forest, by Malkolm Boothroyd

ANTIQUE STEAM PUMP TO SHINE AGAIN
A piece of Dawson City history restored, by Meg Walker

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PHOTO ESSAY: THEN & NOW
Ch-Ch-Changes over time in Whitehorse, Carcross, and Atlin, with archival photos and photographs by Manu Keggenhoff
SKI NORTH
Heading into the backcountry, by Kara Johancsik
HOLD YOUR FIDDLES HIGH
The Fiddleheads’ lasting legacy in the Yukon music scene, by Katie Zdybel
TOP 10 UNDER 25
Celebrating the Yukon’s extraordinary youth, by Tara McCarthy
WINTER FAT: RETURN OF THE WHEELMEN 
How fat bikes are growing in popularity in the Yukon, by Sierra van der Meer
IN AMUNDSEN’S FOOTSTEPS
Navigating the Northwest Passage, by Louise Freeman and Deb Vanasse
and much, much more...

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PHOTO ESSAY: DRAMATIC TERRAIN
Witnessing the changing landscape in Tombstone Territorial Park with photographer Kelly Gray

DISCOVERING THE CARCROSS DUNES
Take a step back in time, by Kelly Milner

RE-MAPPING WHISKEY FLATS: PART TWO
Two friends take an artistic approach to researching the past, by Arlin McFarlane and Bonnie Fordyce

TOP 10 UNDER 25
Celebrating the Yukon’s extraordinary youth, by Tara McCarthy

SOURDOUGH CHRONICLES
Life in the Woods, by Dawn Kostelnik

EMBRACING THE ABSTRACT REALM
Meghan Hildebrand incorporates into her work the colourful influence from her Yukon upbringing, by Tara McCarthy

and much, much more...

Features:
PHOTO ESSAY: TAKE FLIGHT Photographer Simon Blakesley shares his love of aviation in the North,DISCOVERING THE CARCROSS DUNES Take a step back in time, by Kelly Milner
RE-MAPPING WHISKEY FLATS Two friends take an artistic approach to researching the past, by Arlin McFarlane and Bonnie Fordyce,TOP 10 UNDER 25 Celebrating the Yukon’s extraordinary youth, by Tara McCarthy,SOURDOUGH CHRONICLES Fishing Tale of the Big Brown Visitor, by Dawn Kostelnik,KLONDIKE JOE BOYLE A genuine Yukon action hero, by Michael Gates,and much, much more...


PHOTO ESSAY: TAKE FLIGHT
Photographer Simon Blakesley shares his love of aviation in the North

DISCOVERING THE CARCROSS DUNES
Take a step back in time, by Kelly Milner

RE-MAPPING WHISKEY FLATS
Two friends take an artistic approach to researching the past, by Arlin McFarlane and Bonnie Fordyce

TOP 10 UNDER 25
Celebrating the Yukon’s extraordinary youth, by Tara McCarthy

SOURDOUGH CHRONICLES
Fishing Tale of the Big Brown Visitor, by Dawn Kostelnik

KLONDIKE JOE BOYLE
A genuine Yukon action hero, by Michael Gates

and much, much more...

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PHOTO ESSAY: RECOGNIZING THE BEAUTY
Photographer Jonathan Tucker on appreciating northern landscapes, by Jonathan Tucker

THE LEAGUE OF LADY WRESTLERS
Uncovering feminism in an unlikely place, by Kayla Callaghan

STORYTELLER CHEF
Yukon-bred Chris Irving’s passion for exquisite cuisine, by Miche Genest

TOP 10 UNDER 25
Celebrating the Yukon’s extraordinary youth, by Tara McCarthy

SOURDOUGH CHRONICLES
Memories of Rendezvous, by Dawn Kostelnik

HONOURING THE FATHER OF SKIING
Cross-country skiers pay tribute to the late Father Mouchet in Old Crow, by Pavlina Sudrich

and much, much more...

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PHOTO ESSAY: BREAKING TRAIL
Out on the land in the Yukon winter, by Minnie Clark

INTRIGUING OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND OF AGAY MENE
Camping and canoeing the territorial park-in-progress, by Anna Tupakka

SHORT IN DISTANCE, LONG IN HISTORY
The Silver Sled dog race traverses ghost town terrain, by Karen McColl

CULTURAL HAUTE COUTURE
How Yukon First Nations designers are blending modern with tradition, by Miche Genest

SOURDOUGH CHRONICLES
Border Town Characters, by Dawn Kostelnik

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Yukon non-profit builds education in India and Nepal, by Tara McCarthy

and much, much more...

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PHOTO ESSAY: ROAMING THE HINTERLAND
The Yukon's wildlife, by Sonny Parker

PARAGLIDING IS TAKING OFF IN THE YUKON
Flying high with adventure-sport pilots, by Dena Zavier

MANAGING THE HERD
Northerners' connection to the Porcupine Caribou, by Kelly Milner

COLLECTING KNOWLEDGE FROM THE PAST
Northern Tutchone Elders identify their heritage for the future, by Teri-Lee Isaac

SOURDOUGH CHRONICLES
The Year of the Flood, by Dawn Kostelnik

ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Upbringing inspires Yukon-bred fashion designer Sho Sho Esquiro, by Tara McCarthy

and much, much more...

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PHOTO ESSAY: STUDIO PORTRAITS
Inspiring the Yukon, by Gary Bremner

CHASING GLACIERS
Exploring the North's Ice Masses, by Kara Johancsik

FROM GARDEN TO TABLE
A Tiny Yukon Community is Making Produce a Priority, by Karen McColl

MEETING THE TUNDRA
Take a Good Look at the Tundra; it Holds Some Secrets and Many Surprises, by Wayne Merry

THE CANUCKS
Rock 'n' Roll, Caesar Salads, and a Missed Date with Royalty: The Canucks Ltd. look back on more than 50 years of entertaining the Yukon, by Leighann Chalykoff

and much, much more...

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