We set out to start an electric bike rental and tour company in 2019, with a scheduled opening day that coincided with the start of the 2020 cruise season in Skagway, Alaska. Unfortunately for us, it turned out to be bad timing! Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the world was shut down…and the tourism industry faced a harsh reality. With little to no cruise traffic for over two years, we had to find new ways to expand and grow…just to stay afloat!
Our first endeavor was the creation of our Alaska inspired gift shop - Klondike Gift Supply. We literally started by selling my photography and the artwork of two Alaskan artists filled our jewelry case. Once we sold a few pieces, we reinvested the money and bought more. Eventually, we filled our little nook with great gifts inspired by Alaska! This year, that little gift shop has expanded into the other half of our retail space! Now we have more great gifts that people can choose from!
Seems as though that growth was not enough because we are also announcing the electric car rental side of our business…AKA Klondike Car Rentals (or phase 3). We have added a Ford Mustang Mach E to our rental fleet. Not only can people rent our car to travel into the Yukon, but they can feel good about protecting this beautiful environment that surrounds us in Alaska! And as an added bonus, they don’t have to pay the exorbitant fuel charges that we are currently facing in 2022! This car is now able to be booked for the 2022 season! Check it out here: Klondike Car Rentals!
We hope you will consider a visit to our shop when you visit Skagway, Alaska!