Beez Kneez Bakpakers--Whitehorse, YT
Located in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, the Beez Kneez Bakpakers is a friendly stop, offering such small touches as free coffee and tea 24 hours a day. Guest birthdays and other special events are celebrated to the hilt.
Both dorm beds and private rooms are available in the main house. Two cabins outside provide additional private rooms. Kitchen and living room facilities are clean and well-maintained. Restroom, shower, refrigerator and laundry facilities are large enough to comfortably accommodate all guests.
Free wireless Internet access, guest computers, fenced front and back yards and a large patio with barbecue grill make up for the lack of televisions in the house. Board games and books are available for guest use. The hostel is located within easy walking distance of downtown. There are no guest lockers, although the large rooms provide plenty of floor space for stashing items.
Beez Kneez Bakpakers
408 Hoge St.
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1W2
(867) 456- 2333
bzkneez.com
Dawson City River Hostel--Dawson City, YT
The center of the Yukon gold rush, today Dawson City is a vital stop on almost every traveler's itinerary, and the Dawson City River Hostel is right in the middle of the action. Cabins sleep two to six guests. Private cabins are available. The outdoor kitchen with a wood stove is stocked with free nonperishable foods. A large fire pit is located outside. Most cabins are wheelchair-accessible.
There is no electricity, although needed items such as mobility scooters can be charged at the office, which has solar power. Guests are expected to split their own firewood (provided) for both the wood stove and the "prospector's bath." Although there are no televisions or electronic devices, the hostel offers books and games for guest use.
Dawson City River Hostel
Box 32
Dawson City, Yukon YOB 1GO
(867) 993-6823 (summer only)
yukonhostels.com
Go North Hostel--Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks, Alaska, is the ultimate destination for most travelers on the Alaska Highway. As a major international destination, Fairbanks is home to multiple hostels. GoNorth is a favorite of those looking for a traditional Alaska experience.
Beds are located in heated "wall tents" similar to yurts. All beds are singles rather than bunks. Shared tents sleep five, while private tents sleep three. A tipi with two folding cots is available at a slightly lower cost.
The kitchen, living room, coin-operated showers and restrooms are located in a large pavilion. A small cyberspace cabin holds two guest computers, a TV and DVD player and snack machines. Wireless Internet access is available.
GoNorth is also a full-service travel center. Book tours or rent a truck camper that has been specially outfitted for the rigorous Dalton Highway. Sporting equipment such as canoes and kayaks are available for rent.
GoNorth Alaska Travel Center
3500 Davis Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-7272
paratours.net
