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From its headwaters at Lac de Gras, the Coppermine River flows swiftly down to its mouth at the Coronation Gulf of the Arctic Ocean. On its northern route, the river descends through a variety of land forms. The river begins in the stark Arctic tundra, passes through the dense spruce forests in the Redrock and Rocknest Lakes region, and ends up descending through the low lying mountain ranges and rolling hills of the barrenlands. 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 5, 2008 to July 18, 2008 |
| Requirements: 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: Clothing that will keep you warm and dry. Clothing made out of polypropylene, polyester, wool and silk are best for dryness. Rain gear, warm jacket, long pants, sweater, hat, gloves, rubber boots. |
| Difficulty: Advanced/Difficult |
| Restrictions: Participants must have previous whitewater experience. Tandem canoe trips are very skill-specific and careful thought must be applied when assessing your canoe skill level before committing to Class III White Water. 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 completed a whitewater canoe course. You are able to read Grade III water and quickly formulate strategies while working with a partner to navigate. At least once a year for the two previous seasons or more, you paddle Grade II/III whitewater with friends or a canoe club. You are committed to at least one "warm up" trip or course prior to the planned trip this season. We can modify these requirements by the use of "canyon rigs" for the rapids but this must be discussed before booking. |
| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: Canoes and equipment, tents, camping equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in Yellowknife, NWT. The flight back from Coppermine to Yellowknife is not included in the price. Transportation arrangements available. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations in tent campsites while on the river. Hotel accommodations in Yellowknife before and after the trip are required and not included in the price. |
| Meal Information: All meals while on the river are included. Meals while staying at the hotel are not included. Creative variety and nutritious with ample snacks available during the day. With advance notice we cater to special dietary needs.
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| 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: Be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. The mean daily temperature in the summer is 15 degrees Celsius but may range from 0 to 20 degrees Celsius. |
| Trip Duration |
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14 days
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$6095.00* per person
12 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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