Historians say winter biking goes back more than a century in the Yukon

January 15 , 2026 at 04:38:20 p.m. CST • :

Winter biking may seem like trendy folly to some northerners, but historians say the practice has a long history, dating all the way back to the Klondike Gold Rush.

Yukon Energy's Peak Smart program helped during the cold snap — but participation remains low

January 15 , 2026 at 09:45:50 a.m. CST • :

One tool Yukon Energy relied on during December's cold snap was its Peak Smart program — a voluntary system that lets the utility remotely shift the timing of electric heat and hot water use in participating homes. The utility says it's an important tool, but participation in the program remains low.