Feb 2008: RIVER ADVENTURES FOR THE SUMMER – Nahanni, Tatshenshini, Firth Rivers

SUMMER DREAMS – JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Last week the thermometer registered -46 here in the Yukon! But that isn’t stopping us from dreaming and planning of the feast of river adventures just around the corner.

WHERE ARE THESE RIVERS?

– View an interactive map

NEIL HARTLING RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

Outfitter, guide, author and founder of Nahanni River Adventures: Neil Hartling, was recently honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from Augustana College (University of Alberta) where he completed some of his early studies.

The award was in recognition for his ongoing work in Northern conservation issues, contributions to the Outdoor Education program, and employment of graduates.

More about the award

READY OR NOT – HERE IT COMES!

Summer vacation will be here before you know it. Time to start making a plan to make 2008 your best summer yet! Imagine clicking images with your camera while drifting past caribou in a raft or enjoying freshly baked cinnamon rolls riverside beside a glowing campfire. Our friendly and fun guides will share with you their abundant knowledge of this unique northern wilderness, help you escape from all stress and reconnect with nature.

Reserve your spot on a CRE adventure now to ensure you get the dates you want!

First timers might like...

8-Day Nahanni Canyons   or

12-Day Nahanni Canyons

If you've already paddled the Nahanni, you might also like...

Tatshenshini - Glaciers, Grizzlies and Bald Eagles

Burnside - Caribou Migration  

Firth River - Tundra Beauty

Book your spaces now to ensure you get the dates you want!

All details can be found at www.nahanni.com or contact us by Email .

JANE ISAKSON & JOYCE MAJISKI - ACCLAIMED NORTHERN ARTISTS AT TORONTO ART EXPO

Toronto Metro Convention Centre

March 6th - 9th, 2008

Yukon artists Jane Isakson and Joyce Majiski will be presenting northern art, including paintings from the Tatsheshini/Alsek and Burnside Rivers at the Toronto Art Expo this March 6th through 9th.  The Expo event is at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre.

 For more details

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Adventure Travel Tips: What to Pack in your Carry-On

Don’t let lost luggage slow you down

• Glacier Yields 500 Year Old Body of Ancient Person in Tatshenshini Region
• Featured River: The Tatshenshini
• If Only You Had Been Here 10,000 Years Ago You Would  Have Seen One of These
• Kugluktuk - A New Name For Coppermine
• Selection and Care of Gortex Clothing
• A New Lake in Nahanni National Park
• Lowell Glacier - A repeat performance
• Featured River: The Burnside
• A Glacial Primer
• Green Corridors - Interior to the Coast
• Dall's Sheep
• Adventure Travel Tips: How to Pack
• Fact's About Canada's Northwest Territories
• The Wealth of the Caribou

Photo above: Floating among the tall, glaciated peaks of the coast range, Alsek River, Alaska.

Photo credit: Noel Hendrickson

WARM WEATHER WINTER ESCAPE

Kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, hanging out, what could be better. Check out our adventures in Baja, Belize, and Galapagos. We still have departures available in March.

Check out our new warm weather web pages