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John Muir travelling up the Stikine from its mouth in 1879, called the lower Stikine "a Yosemite 100 miles long". Others have called the Stikine the "gateway to the vast interior of northwest Canada". This company provides the best ratio of guide to guests in the north (the single most important factor influencing the quality of your trip) and sets the highest standards for guides knowledge and natural interpretation.
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| Season: July 18, 2008 to August 1, 2008 |
| Requirements: Proof of citizenship for US and Canadian participants. Sleeping bag and pad, sunglasses, sunscreen, day pack, insect repellent, water bottle, pocketknife, matches, whistle. |
| Suggested Items: Camera (waterproof), binoculars, flashlight, bug jacket, fishing gear. |
| Suggested Clothing: Waterproof rain gear (not Goretex), long pants, sweater, warm jacket, windshell, shorts, long underwear, warm socks, hat, bathing suit, sneakers, hiking boots, neoprene booties. |
| Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Restrictions: This trip is suitable for beginner paddlers if travelling in the voyageur canoe. Moving water skills are necessary if travelling in a 2-person canoe. Pre-requisites: You have canoed previously and know the rudimentary strokes: bow, reverse, "j", draw, pry and sweep. You are comfortable paddling in the bow and working with another partner or you have river reading skills and can control the canoe from the stern while working with another partner. You have taken an introductory river canoeing course and have experience paddling on Grade II rivers. In addition you have river reading skills and can work effectively with a partner to side slip and back ferry to move the canoe laterally in Grade II water with precision. You can comfortably apply these skills to navigating tight bends and avoiding log jams.
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| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: Canoes and equipment, tents, camping equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. Transportation arrangements available. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations in tent campsite while on the river. Hotel accommodations in Whitehorse before the trip and in Skagway after the trip are required and not included in the price. |
| Meal Information: All meals while on the river are included. Creative variety and nutritious with ample snacks available during the day. With advance notice we cater to special dietary needs. Meals while staying at the hotel are not included. |
| Guide Information: Your guides are licensed and very experienced and knowledgeable of the area. Our licensed guide/interpreters are among the best in the north. Because guides are the most significant variable in selecting a holiday, we maintain a 1:4 guide to guest ratio to ensure that you receive maximum benefit of their knowledge assistance and good nature. We strive for the most consistent level of knowledge of flora, fauna, geology, geomorphology and cultural human history. |
| Weather Information: Average summer temperatures range between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius. |
| Comments: Participants can travel in a traditional 2 person canoe or a larger voyageur canoe that accommodates 6-8 people. |
| Trip Duration |
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15 days
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$5575.00* per person
10 river days |
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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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