My Yukon Life:

Hank Moorlag is the superintendent (retired) of the Yukon RCMP. We first met him during our August 8th episode when we featured Tagish Post—the historic Northwest Mounted Police post that operated during the 1898 gold rush. Mr. Moorlag described for us what life would have been like at Tagish Post for the officers stationed there. On this episode of My Yukon Life, Hank describes what it was like to be stationed in the high Arctic, when patrols were still made by dog sled in brutal winter conditions. In his long career he witnessed the transition to more modern patrolling methods, and he shares with us some of the highlights as an RCMP officer.

Manu Keggenhoff, born and raised in Germany, is an accomplished graphic artist and photographer who provides stellar images for Harper Street Publishing, the company responsible for such classic publications as Yukon, North of Ordinary, Arts, North of Yukon, and The Last Great Road Trip. Manu’s photographical work has been published in several photo-art calendars and magazines. It was also released by a number of book publishers in Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.S. You may have seen her photo on the cover of Dean Koontz’s book, The Darkest Evening of the Year. On this episode of My Yukon Life podcast radio, we accompany Manu into the Yukon wilderness to experience firsthand how she recreates an astonishing landscape with her lens and unique vision.

Manu Keggenhoff, born and raised in Germany, is an accomplished graphic artist and photographer who provides stellar images for Harper Street Publishing, the company responsible for such classic publications as Yukon, North of Ordinary, Arts, North of Yukon, and The Last Great Road Trip. Manu’s photographical work has been published in several photo-art calendars and magazines. It was also released by a number of book publishers in Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.S. You may have seen her photo on the cover of Dean Koontz’s book, The Darkest Evening of the Year. On this episode of My Yukon Life podcast radio, we accompany Manu into the Yukon wilderness to experience firsthand how she recreates an astonishing landscape with her lens and unique vision.

Barbara Chamberlin has cracked the Canadian top 100 country songs, and was the first and only Yukon artist to have a video featured on CMT. She has appeared on a variety of local and national TV shows. Most recently, she thrilled audiences singing her song, “Follow your Heart” at the Opening Ceremonies for the Canada Winter Games. Her acclaimed debut album Sanctuary was nominated for a West Coast Music Award and her second CD, Walking with Ghosts is a treasured collection of tunes wrenched from her experience with cancer. Barbara also won the Yukon’s On Yukon Time Competition, the Yamaha songwriting award at the BC Festival of the Arts, and the selection of her song “November in June” was a runner-up in the prestigious John Lennon Song Contest. Barbara is currently the conductor of the Whitehorse Community Choir and its subsidiary choirs. Her group Four Below Normal was honored to sing for Prince Charles. Barbara’s third CD, Of Ice and Men is full of fun and serious songs about the Yukon. It includes stories about moose camp, dogs, Yukon characters, love, and of course, the Yukon’s beauty. We sit with Barbara in her living room over a cup of tea and talked to her about her life, her music, and what she’s got in store for the near future.

Barbara Chamberlin has cracked the Canadian top 100 country songs, and was the first and only Yukon artist to have a video featured on CMT. She has appeared on a variety of local and national TV shows. Most recently, she thrilled audiences singing her song, “Follow your Heart” at the Opening Ceremonies for the Canada Winter Games. Her acclaimed debut album Sanctuary was nominated for a West Coast Music Award and her second CD, Walking with Ghosts is a treasured collection of tunes wrenched from her experience with cancer. Barbara also won the Yukon’s On Yukon Time Competition, the Yamaha songwriting award at the BC Festival of the Arts, and the selection of her song “November in June” was a runner-up in the prestigious John Lennon Song Contest. Barbara is currently the conductor of the Whitehorse Community Choir and its subsidiary choirs. Her group Four Below Normal was honored to sing for Prince Charles. Barbara’s third CD, Of Ice and Men is full of fun and serious songs about the Yukon. It includes stories about moose camp, dogs, Yukon characters, love, and of course, the Yukon’s beauty. We sit with Barbara in her living room over a cup of tea and talked to her about her life, her music, and what she’s got in store for the near future.

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a unique wildlife viewing property featuring 10 species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment. Encompassing 750 acres with various natural habitats, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Take a virtual tour of the preserve with My Yukon Life podcast radio host Jennifer Hawks as she gets up close and almost personal with numerous woodland caribou, Rocky Mountain elk, mountain goats, mule deer, muskoxen, wood bison, Dall's sheep, stone sheep, and arctic foxes. Even a usually shy bull moose comes out to greet Jennifer and pose for the camera. If you’re an animal lover, you won’t want to miss this episode. And, you might even learn some surprising facts about your favorite animals. For instance, did you know that reindeer are actually caribou? And that only female caribou have antlers in winter? That means Santa’s reindeer may actually be a team of female caribou!

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a unique wildlife viewing property featuring 10 species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment. Encompassing 750 acres with various natural habitats, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Take a virtual tour of the preserve with My Yukon Life podcast radio host Jennifer Hawks as she gets up close and almost personal with numerous woodland caribou, Rocky Mountain elk, mountain goats, mule deer, muskoxen, wood bison, Dall's sheep, stone sheep, and arctic foxes. Even a usually shy bull moose comes out to greet Jennifer and pose for the camera. If you’re an animal lover, you won’t want to miss this episode. And, you might even learn some surprising facts about your favorite animals. For instance, did you know that reindeer are actually caribou? And that only female caribou have antlers in winter? That means Santa’s reindeer may actually be a team of female caribou!

My Yukon Life host Jennifer Hawks takes listeners to the Whitehorse Fish Ladder—the longest wooden fish ladder in the world. It’s also one of the oldest. Without it, because of the hydro dam that’s in place, migrating salmon wouldn’t be able to swim upstream to spawn. As of August 31st this year, 1,519 salmon were counted going through the ladder. A lot of people have passed through as well-- the Fishway has been rated the number one visitor attraction in Whitehorse.

My Yukon Life host Jennifer Hawks takes listeners to the Whitehorse Fish Ladder—the longest wooden fish ladder in the world. It’s also one of the oldest. Without it, because of the hydro dam that’s in place, migrating salmon wouldn’t be able to swim upstream to spawn. As of August 31st this year, 1,519 salmon were counted going through the ladder. A lot of people have passed through as well-- the Fishway has been rated the number one visitor attraction in Whitehorse.

In this episode, take to the skies above Carcross, Yukon during the 2011 Carcross Flying Event sponsored by COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association). Join My Yukon Life host Jennifer Hawks as she flies beside seasoned aviators who'll be donating their time and aircraft to take local kids flying. Jennifer will share the highlights of this two-day event with My Yukon Life listeners. Get ready for take off!

In this episode, take to the skies above Carcross, Yukon during the 2011 Carcross Flying Event sponsored by COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association). Join My Yukon Life host Jennifer Hawks as she flies beside seasoned aviators who'll be donating their time and aircraft to take local kids flying. Jennifer will share the highlights of this two-day event with My Yukon Life listeners. Get ready for take off!

Special guest Denise McHale is a long distance, adventure racer. She’s a veteran of one particular ultra marathon race that’s held in Alberta every August. It covers 125 km over three mountains with an elevation gain of 17,000 ft. The race has to be completed in less than 24 hours. It’s called the Canadian Death Race for a reason. This last February, Denise competed in the Yukon Arctic Ultra-- a 430 mile distance race. She came in not just first amongst the women, but 1st overall and set a new course record. She shares her Yukon life with us and talks about what it’s like to compete in extreme races and some of the challenges she’s faced, including walking amongst crocodiles in the dead of night while carrying her kayak.

Special guest Denise McHale is a long distance, adventure racer. She’s a veteran of one particular ultra marathon race that’s held in Alberta every August. It covers 125 km over three mountains with an elevation gain of 17,000 ft. The race has to be completed in less than 24 hours. It’s called the Canadian Death Race for a reason. This last February, Denise competed in the Yukon Arctic Ultra-- a 430 mile distance race. She came in not just first amongst the women, but 1st overall and set a new course record. She shares her Yukon life with us and talks about what it’s like to compete in extreme races and some of the challenges she’s faced, including walking amongst crocodiles in the dead of night while carrying her kayak.

Dawson City, Yukon musician "Harmonica" George McConkey is our special guest on this episode of My Yukon Life podcast radio. He talks to us about his Yukon life and his music. We're also treated to several of George's songs, and some stories behind the making of his tunes.

Dawson City, Yukon musician "Harmonica" George McConkey is our special guest on this episode of My Yukon Life podcast radio. He talks to us about his Yukon life and his music. We're also treated to several of George's songs, and some stories behind the making of his tunes.