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Ride a fat bike across the frozen edge of Great Slave Lake, through Old Town’s historic cabins and along the Dettah Ice Road. This three-hour guided winter tour blends local history, fast-packed trails and Arctic vistas — all with full cold-weather kit provided.
Ride a fat bike across the frozen edge of Great Slave Lake, through Old Town’s historic cabins and along the Dettah Ice Road. This three-hour guided winter tour blends local history, fast-packed trails and Arctic vistas — all with full cold-weather kit provided.
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Operated by Borealis Bike Tours Unlimited · Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
The sun sits low over a field of hard-packed snow as your fat bike hisses and pushes forward across the shoreline of Great Slave Lake. Cold air bites at exposed cheeks, steam rises from hot breath, and the trail alternates between packed ice, wind-scoured snow and the occasional drift that demands a short, steady grind.
moderate.
3 hours.
Moderate fitness: comfortable pedaling for 3 hours with short bursts of effort on soft snow and occasional technical handling on ice.
Guides supply fat bikes, helmets, insulated cycling boots, a cycling coat, mitts, windproof pants, snacks and hot beverages.
Tours run in extreme cold with proper gear, but operators may cancel for safety if conditions are hazardous or temperatures approach gear limits; confirm on booking.
No — moderate bike handling skills are sufficient; guides teach techniques for riding on packed snow and ice during the tour.
Age and size limits apply; booking requires height and weight so guides can size equipment—check with the operator when reserving.
Yellowknife grew from a 1930s mining camp and trading posts to a regional hub; Old Town’s log buildings and Hudson’s Bay sites mark early settlement and trade routes.
Stay on designated trails to protect fragile tundra and avoid disturbing overwintering wildlife; guides minimize impact by using established tracks and waste protocols.
Borealis Bike Tours Unlimited operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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