Fat Biking
Go fat biking in Whitehorse, it's the Yukon hub for this thrilling winter sport and has some of the best, and best groomed, trails.
If you haven't tried fat biking, it's like MTB only on snow. But fat-tired bikes give a smoother ride, and snow cushions bump and fall. If you want to fat bike in Whitehorse, stay at The Yukon Inn and take on the Millennium Trail.
The term "fat biking" refers to any form of mountain biking that utilizes tires of four to five inches in width and enables riders to traverse foot-packed snow, Skidoo, and dog mushing routes throughout the winter. These tires allow you to maneuver in the snow, across frozen lakes, and through untouched trails (but definitely not crush a lineup of old cars, so please don’t try that). Rent a bike in Whitehorse, and we promise it’ll put your previous bike excursions to shame.
If you go to Whitehorse in the winter, you might see a few natives riding fat bikes to get around. "Fat bikes" are created for the best traction on snow and are named for their thick, large tires. It's a great opportunity to explore the outdoors and make it easier for you to go to some locations than you would during the summer. You may cycle directly to the other side rather than hiking around because of the iced-over lakes throughout the winter. Once you're back on the routes through the trees, search for animal footprints left by foxes and snowshoe hares.
