ARTEMIS YUKON

ADVENTURE * COURAGE* WILDERNESS * DISCOVERY

The Yukon’s narrative has long held stories of resilience, discovery, adventure, and wild beauty. It is now time for Artemis to enter this magnificent landscape, time to create our own stories, and to write our own tales of adventure and discovery. Time for women of every age, background, identity, shape, and lived experience to embrace the Yukon.  

This Artemis expedition is designed to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible, celebrating the full diversity of women who feel called to the river. This is an opportunity for you to take a chance on yourself, to push your own comfort zone, to laugh with old friends, meet new ones, and to spend time in the great wilderness. You don't have to be a CrossFit champion or have spent endless nights adventuring in the backcountry; this is a safe space for all levels of adventure seekers. This is not your typical women’s adventure. 

If you’ve been craving adventure, deeper connection, and the chance to learn new skills alongside supportive, like-minded women… this is your moment.

Call of the Wild may be legendary, but Artemis Yukon speaks to the next chapter—one defined by courage, community, and unapologetic personal growth.

Packing List

Date: July 17–26, 2026 (10 days)
Group Requirement: Minimum 8 participants to run the course; a maximum of 12
Facilitator: Jessica Dick (JD)
Locations: Whitehorse • Yukon River • Carmacks • Dawson City

PRICES (CAD)
Regular Rate: $2799.00 + GST (register a friend to get $150 off per friend!)
Deposit: $300.00 CAD + GST

Includes:
– Course instruction and guiding
– Canoes, safety equipment, and group camping gear + all meals.
– 8 days of guided paddling on the Yukon River
– Land transportation shuttle (to and from Whitehorse)
– Coordination support pre- and post-course

Does not include:  Flight to Yukon, hotel stays in Whitehorse and Dawson City, and anything not mentioned above.

More info: office@firesideadventures.ca

THE ARTEMIS EXPERIENCE

Artemis Yukon is built around four pillars: Adventure, Growth, Service, and Learning.
Together, these create a safe and intentional space where women can:

• Stretch their comfort zones at a pace that feels right

• Build outdoor skills with excellent female guides

• Deepen personal identity and inner resilience

• Cultivate supportive relationships with a diverse group of women

• Reconnect with the healing rhythms of nature

• Experience joy, laughter, and adventure without pressure or performance

This is not about being the strongest or the fastest. It’s about showing up, being open, and allowing yourself to rediscover the parts of you that often get lost in everyday responsibilities.

No previous outdoor experience is required, just a willingness to engage in new experiences and strive to be the best version of yourself.

Lindsey showing river newbies how it’s done on hot days. She is working on her backflip now

Why the Yukon? Why Now?

The Yukon River is one of the most iconic waterways on the planet—vast, powerful, and steeped in cultural history. Its long days, sweeping skies, and quiet corners offer something few places can:
room to breathe, reset, and reclaim your story.

The Yukon extends an invitation to women, encouraging them to access their strength in ways that are both challenging and deeply supportive, leading to grounding rather than burnout. This natural setting acts as a powerful guide, instilling curiosity, humility, self-trust, and a powerful sense of belonging to the untamed world.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jessica Dick (JD)

Jessica has spent more than eight years designing and leading outdoor experiential programs across BC, the Yukon, and abroad. She is a cornerstone of the Fireside team—known for her warmth, adaptability, and deep commitment to fostering empowering spaces, specifically for women and girls.

As an outdoor educator, JD spends the majority of her time chasing peaks, running rivers, or combing the beach for new treasures. She prioritizes safety while creating opportunities for others to learn and lead along the way. JD remains spellbound and awed by the quiet humility that the Yukon leaves her with after every experience. 

Artemis was built on the belief that women deserve their own space in the outdoors—one that is supportive, inclusive, and guided by community rather than competition. Jess carries that vision forward with clarity, passion, and care.

Program Highlights

• A fully guided multi-day canoe expedition led by experienced female guides

• Wilderness leadership and outdoor skills training

• Flexible daily plans based on the group’s collective comfort and fitness

• Gourmet backcountry meals (yes—truly gourmet!)

• Evenings under open skies on untouched river islands

• Opportunities to witness the northern lights and long northern sunsets

• Instruction in camping, canoeing, navigation, risk management, and more

• Time to unplug from phones, work, and daily pressures

• A supportive environment anchored in inclusivity, consent, and respect

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

Artemis welcomes women ages 18+, from every lived experience and identity.
This program is intentionally inclusive of:

• Women of all races, bodies, orientations, and gender expressions

• Women who are new to the outdoors

• Women rebuilding confidence or navigating life transitions

• Women seeking connection, mentorship, and community

• Women ready for an adventure that feels both grounding and liberating

This is your space. Your pace. Your story.

This is a video that Barnsy took while on expedition on the Yukon River in 2021!