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Electronics in the Backcountry

Going on a backcountry adventure doesn’t mean sacrificing the ability to capture memories on your phone and camera. Guide Jeremy Flamand shares his tips for keeping your electronics charged, including using a portable power bank, being conservative with power usage, and considering solar options.

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A Glacial Primer

For centuries, glaciers have captured the imaginations and life work of scientists, storytellers and artists across the world. They stand as relics of bygone eons and serve as windows into the prehistory of our planet. Dive into this glacial primer for a fascinating insight into the world of glaciology!

Nahanni Gold Seekers

What truly defines value? The Nahanni’s timeless allure, from gold-seeking legends to the modern quest for connection, unveils profound treasures. Dive in, and rediscover what matters most in life’s vast expanse

Dana’s 5 Favourite Hikes in the Nahanni

Whether you like the idea of stretching your legs after a day of paddling, want to seek out wildflowers or have summit fever, the Nahanni holds hiking opportunities for everyone.

Rafting the Alsek River: A Journey through Snowy Peaks, Colossal Glaciers and Untamed Wilderness

Renowned for fiery rapids, Himalaya-like mountain valleys and colossal glaciers, the Alsek is a wilderness treasure unlike any other.

Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) – Exploring the World’s Most Beautiful Waterfall

Owner Joel Hibbard dives into the fascinating history of Náįlįcho, one of the many highlights of a trip down Naha Dehe, the Nahanni River.

Fables from the North: Debunking Common Camping Conceptions

Owner and outfitter Joel Hibbard debunks 5 common myths about wilderness river trips in the North.

Exploring the source of the Alsek River

When we think about our home in the Yukon, our minds inevitably turn to journeys upon the Alsek River and the Kluane National Park wilderness.

Its waters are steeped in myth and legend the ice clad landscape that stands above its headwaters is a wonder on its own!

Three canoes paddling down the Horton River.

Canoeing the Horton River: A Mesmerizing Journey into Canada’s Arctic Tundra

In the far North lies the untouched Horton River. Abundant wildlife, world class fishing and a captivating geological landscape make it the ultimate Arctic canoe expedition.

Portrait of the Tat

Discover the wonders of the Tatshenshini River with lead guide and expedition planner Ursula Kilbridge!

The Vanishing Bear: A Closer Look at the North’s Rarest Ursid

Meet the Glacier Bear: a rare subspecies of black bear endemic to the St Elias ice fields where our Tatshenshini and Alsek River journeys begin.

‘Dreaming of North’ Reading List – 2023 Edition

Dive in for our annual Dreaming of the North book list!