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We fly into Ivvavik National Park in the northern Yukon from Inuvik, NWT. Landing at Margaret Lake, the equipment is unloaded from the Twin Otter.
In the upper reaches, the landscape surrounding the Firth is a curious blend of northern mountains and arctic tundra.
Hiking opportunities abound.
Views are panoramic.
Firth River camp.
A contemplative moment.
The rapids begin in the early days of the trip. The range is class I - IV and the use of the expedition rafts allows us to accommodate novices
Wildlife viewing is superb.
With watchful eyes we should see Muskox. These majestic, long-haired creatures seem to be a prehistoric throw-back.
We see Caribou as they pass through the Firth area.
As the river plunges from the mountains into the tundra, it incises a shallow canyon.
Coursing beneath the tundra level, the river drops through a series of exciting rapids.
This rapid is called ''sheep slot'', named after the Yukon's most northerly Dall Sheep that inhabit the Park.
Running the slot.
Whitewater action.
The depths of the canyon.
Riverside peacefulness.
Muskox remains.
Arctic Crocus. The 24 hours of summer daylight promotes an abundance of ''showy'' plants.
Firth River morning mist.
Who am I?
Hiking the rolling hills.
Tundra discovery.
Firth River Camp.
Binoculars are a must for scanning the horizon.
Walking sticks are an asset for hiking.
Bring lots of film!
Faces tanned by the midnight sun!
Figuring out the story.
Tundra camp.
1 a.m. on the tundra.
As we float through the flat tundra near the coast, we spot an odd land form rising from the plain.
The monolith is called Engistiak. For thousands of years, Inuvialuit people have camped here on hunting journeys.
From the top of Engistiak, it is easy to see how hunters would be attracted to the elevated vantage point in this otherwise flat land. You can see far out to sea and back into the mountains.
Finally reaching the coast and Arctic Ocean, we prepare to meet the Twin Otter. This is a beluga Whale vertebrae.
Conditions permitting, the plane drops us for a short visit at Hershel Island. It is now a Territorial Park but at the turn of the century it sheltered up to 2,000 men of the commercial whaling fleets during the winter. From here we fly back to Inuvik, watching for whales and already reminiscing over Firth River memories.
Caribou Crossing, Firth River
Firth River
Fox Kit
Landing at Margaret Lake, Firth River
Flying over the Mackenzie River Delta
The trip officially begins!
Twin Otter
Firth River Valley and auffeice. Sheets of ice feeding the Firth with summer melt water.
Caribou antler
Hiking in the British Mountains
Fox with a meal
Firth River Camp
Firth River hiking
Firth River hiking
Firth River hiking
Firth River hiking
Firth River camp
Firth River canyons
Firth River hiking
Caribou
Caribou crossing
Caribou crossing
Caribou crossing
Caribou crossing
Caribou crossing
Caribou crossing
Caribou crossing
Caribou crossing
Firth River hiking
Firth River hiking
Firth River - most northerly Dall sheep range
Firth River - most northerly Dall sheep range
Firth River moose antler
Moody day
Camp and aufeice
Sheep Slot camp and mist
Canyon whitewater
Camp
Arctic Char
4 a.m. under the midnight sun!
Firth River Whitewater
Firth River Whitewater
Firth River Whitewater
Reaching the Beaufort Sea
pick-up
A refreshing dip!
homeward bound
Caribou and trumpeter swans
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Nahanni River Adventures, Nahanni offers exceptional expeditions by raft and canoe on the great rivers from Alaska to Nunavut including: South Nahanni River, Tatshenshini River, Alsek River, Firth River, Snake River, Wind River, Stikine River, Burnside River, Coppermine River, Horton River, Mountain River, Yukon River, Taku River, Gataga River and Sea Kayaking and whale watching at Point Adolphus, Alaska, over-looking Glacier Bay National Park.

Our expeditions encompass Nahanni National Park (South Nahanni River), Kluane National Park (Alsek River), Ivvavik National Park (Firth River), Glacier Bay National Park (Alsek River), Herschel Island Territorial Park (Firth River).

Nahanni River Adventures operates in Alaska (United States of America), Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and British Columbia (Canada).

Nahanni.com is the online presence of the company, Nahanni River Adventures Ltd.

Nahanni River Adventures works with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society to ensure the environmental integrity of our wild places.

Neil Hartling, founder of Nahanni River Adventures, is also the author of: Nahanni, River of Gold...River of Dreams. Alaska to Nunavut - The Great Rivers. Nahanni River Guide. These books may all be purchased through Nahanni.com.

Common misspellings of the name are Nahani, Nahannie, Nahanie, Nahoni, Nahonni.
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