How a Dramatic Boat Rescue led to a Career on the Nahanni River

Sometimes there is a turning-point in life that changes everything in an instant.

Jeremy Flamand
March 23, 2017

This short interview was part of the CBC Radio’s Disruptor Series. Neil Hartling, founder of Nahanni River Adventures tells of a fateful day in 1984 when a rescue of a family changed his life forever and more.

Last Updated: February 25, 2019

Jeremy Flamand

Jeremy is our office manager and trip planner. With a background in rafting and a love of mountain sports and wilderness travel, Jeremy has dedicated his career to sharing his knowledge and appreciation for the wild world with others. When he's not guiding expeditions or working in the office, Jeremy can be found coaching mountain biking and backcountry skiing and enjoying the strong, outdoor-focused community of the North.

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How a Dramatic Boat Rescue led to a Career on the Nahanni River

Jeremy Flamand

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