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Leaving the base at Truelove, you will hike up the Truelove River valley. Here you will spend the first night camped fairly close by, with opportunities to see muskox, arctic fox and adjust to 'life in the arctic'. Continuing inland, you will trek approximately 10 - 15 km per day, depending on terrain and weather. The rugged beauty of craggy cliffs, ice-capped hills and the amazing vistas are a photographer's delight. After ascending approximately 900 metres (2,800 feet) to the height of land, you will descend beside the Svedrup Glacier to its outlet into Jones Sound. You will then follow the coastline westward, past the Sparbo Hardy Lowlands and sites of may historic and prehistoric dwellings. The rich history of arctic exploration by hardy adventurers in search of the Northwest Passage, as well as civilizations of Thule and Dorset aboriginals make this a fascinating journey. This is an excellent, high arctic hike for the intermediate backpacker. The route contains a fantastic variety of experiences and a variety of terrain, however, the route may be changed somewhat depending on weather conditions and other variables.
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| Season: July to August |
| Requirements: Sleeping bag and pad, backpack. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen. |
| Suggested Clothing: Warm jacket, rain gear, hiking boots, fleece or wool underclothes, hat, gloves, long pants, warm socks. |
| Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Maximum Number of People: 10 |
| Equipment Provided: Camping equipment, tents. |
| Transportation: Trip begins and ends in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. Package includes flight from Resolute Bay to the Truelove Lowlands on Devon Island. All inclusive packages available from Ottawa, Ontario. Inquire for prices. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are tent camps along the route. |
| Meal Information: All meals included during the tour. The menu is delicious and will ensure that your're fueled for all your day's adventures. |
| Guide Information: Your guides are the best in their fields. Handpicked, highly experienced and scrupulously trained, they bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to each trip. They are great cooks, fun to be with and have a passion for the wilderness. Trips have a maximum of 10 participants with two guides. Your guides take pride in their emphasis on learning and participation by all trip members. Their training and safety procedures are exemplary, and they take scrupulous care to leave every environment as pristine as it was before our encounter. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures will average from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius. Arctic weather can be unpredictable so prepare for all types of conditions. Expect long hours of daylight. |
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15 days
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$4995.00* per person
July 24-Aug 7 & July 26-Aug 9, 2008 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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