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After driving on the South Canol Gravel Road for a
couple of hours, you will notice how far away from civilization
we already are.
The Rose River, a small tributary leads us to
the Nisutlin . Some driftwood needs to be
negotiated on the narrow winding waterway. Soon enough
the more open and obstruction free Nisutlin
awaits.
The Nisutlin River
is an easy river to access true northern wilderness.
Even without being an expert paddler, you can enjoy
this calm and steady moving river. While it
meanders through untouched wilderness we are
constantly on the lookout for it's natural
inhabitants. The Nisutlin River waterway, with it's
marshy openings in the spruce forest, is prime moose
habitat. Along with moose, there are beaver in
abundance. Their lodges and trails at the riverbank
are a common sight. Often they disappear with a loud
splash before we see them, but sometimes we can spy them first.
This trip is all about being in the wilderness in a relaxed
atmosphere. The canoe is a quiet means of
transportation to allow us to move along in conjunction with
nature. Camp life in the wilderness is an
important factor of the trip. Cooking on the campfire;
sitting on a sandy beach, listening to the sounds of
the woods, or fishing in the clear water
of the Nisutlin for arctic grayling and pike
are all part of the experience.
In the summer it never gets dark up here.
That's why there is lots of time to explore in
the
vicinity around camp, and learn some tricks
of the trade from your highly qualified outdoor
guide.
After each bend the panorama
changes and a moose or a bald eagle might show
up.
Further south the Nisutlin drains into Nisutlin Bay,
part of Teslin Lake. This area is a wildlife
preserve for breeding waterfowl like ducks,
geese and swans. Many shorebirds nest in the
shallow bay area. Our pick up point at the village is
only a short paddle away on Teslin Lake.
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Date
July 24 -
August 1
2008
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Price
Can.
$ 1.650 + 5 % GST
out of Whitehorse |
No.
of Participants
3 - 7 |
Included
in Price
2 nights in a middle class hotel in Whitehorse (double
occupancy), during the canoe trip camping in 2 person dome tents
( single room and tent Can. $ 350.- extra),
all required shuttles and transfers,
introduction course in canoeing on moving
water, canoes, paddles, lifejackets, complete cooking and camp
gear, all meals during the canoe trip,
activities according to
itinerary,
experienced licensed
guide, satellite phone on the canoe trip for your
safety
personal luggage, not
used on the trip, can be stored at our place ( Yukon
Wild)
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Extra
cost
Transportation
to and from Whitehorse, meals while staying in the hotel, alcoholic beverages,
fishing license, optional activities, tips |
Requirements
to participate
The canoe trip
is suited for a physically fit beginner
You should be able to paddle 4 - 5
hours a day comfortably. |
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Reservations |
| Itinerary
| Day
1 |
Arrival
in Whitehorse, pick up at the airport, transfer
to your hotel. Time for discovering Whitehorse, last minute shopping before the trip.
In the evening introduction to the other participants. |
| Day
2 - 7 |
From
Whitehorse we drive for 250 km with our van to the
Rose River, a small tributary of the Nisutlin River, the start of the
canoe trip. After a short briefing
and the first instructions about canoeing we are on our way.
Long daylight hours give us enough time to reach our first
wilderness camp
After a few hours on the narrow and twisty Rose River,
we finally reach the more open valley of the Nisutlin.
These 7 days on the Nisutlin River will bring us right into
untouched wilderness and abundant wildlife habitat. Tucked
away in a
wonderful remote wilderness setting, the Nisutlin meanders
through dense spruce forest and along open meadows, where Moose
graze on the shallow waters of the banks, where eagles soar
high above and check for fish. Signs of beaver activities are
abundant, and can be seen throughout the trip. The
river's slow pace allows for numerous pictures, many stops and a lot of
time to take in the incredible scenery and soothing solitude in this
remote part of the Yukon.
Our Camps are set up on sand bars or under dense spruce tree canopies,
and the meals will be cooked on an open campfire |
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8 |
At
the confluence of the Wolf River we encounter some riffles
and faster water, before we reach the shallow water of
Nisutlin Bay, part of Teslin Lake. This area is a
prime breeding place for waterfowl, like swans,
geese, and ducks. 2 hours down the Lake we finish the canoe
trip at the village of Teslin. Along the Alaska
Highway we drive back to the Yukon Wild Base Camp and
get set up for the night.
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9 |
Transfer
to the Airport or auxiliary program of your choice
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Reservations
Equipment
List :
personal Gear you should bring
along :
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Sleeping bag, suitable for
light frost, down or synthetic
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Sleeping pad, preferred Therm A
Rest.
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Waterproof bag ( Seabag) for
your personal gear during canoe trip, min. 70 Liters
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Daypack or small waterproof bag
for the canoe trip
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Water bottle
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Sewing kit
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Sunglasses
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Hat
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Pocket knife
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Mosquito
repellant ( best, bought in Whitehorse)
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Whistle
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Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap (
biodegradable), Kleenex, Toilet paper ( 1 Roll), Towel,
Sunscreen, Personal Medication
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Boots for around camp
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Rain pants
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Rain jacket - best bet : Gore
Tex ( Poncho is not suitable for canoeing and can't be used
for riding)
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Windbreaker
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Rubber Boots for the canoe trip
( can be rented from us)
personal gear you might bring
along:
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Foto - think about waterproof
storage ( best bet : Pelican Case)
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Binoculars
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Underwear
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3 pair of socks
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2 long pants, fast drying
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1Longjohn
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2 T- Shirts
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1 long sleeve T- Shirt
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1 Long sleeve shirt, light one
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Fleece Jacket, or sweater
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light gloves for paddling
This list contains the basic equipment
required to complete the trip comfortably. According to
your personal preference, you can certainly substitute items, or
add necessary things. But - please try to keep the amount of gear
as small as possible. The tendency to bring too much is very
common.
Please ensure that your complete
outfit fits into the waterproof bag for the canoe trip.
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