
‘Dreaming of the North’ Book List – 2020 Edition
Six books to set you dreaming of the north. Dive into this list with something for everyone! Reference books, novels and stories of introspective adventure all made the cut.
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Six books to set you dreaming of the north. Dive into this list with something for everyone! Reference books, novels and stories of introspective adventure all made the cut.
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Six books to set you dreaming of the north. If your next journey up north feels too far away, whet your knowledge with stories worth retelling.
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Nahanni is an evocative word. For many Canadians, whether you paddle or not, mentioning it summons images of the renowned Nailicho (Virginia Falls), of towering mountains, and a canyon kingdom. The word has become synonymous with adventure and wilderness. It is one of the finest representations of natural beauty in Canada.
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The Nahanni is home to a healthy population of lake trout, but how did these little fish find their way above the thundering waters of Virginia Falls? History provides us with some geological and ecological answers.
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As we settle into our fall routine in the North full of gear maintenance and gathering firewood I often find my mind returning to some of the sublime moments of seasons past. Those points in time where my senses were fully engaged and a point in time became seared in my mind; these are moments both profound and ordinary in the wilds of the Nahanni watershed.
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Nahanni River of Forgiveness is a journey through a magnificent landscape. It’s a search for forgiveness and reconciliation for what has happened to the people and to the land. It’s about the spiritual power of nature to heal the soul and a tribute to the resilience and steadfastness of the Dene.
The team at Nahanni River Adventures was fortunate to be a part of its creation and Joel was happy to share this thoughts when he caught a sneak peak a few months ago!
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Lunch five on our expeditions is a constant favourite. Glory Bowls; a delicious, fresh and filling lunch is almost as good at home as it is deep in the Canyons of the Nahanni!
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Joel Hibbard joined river guide, Bobbie Rose Koe, for a conversation about the Yukons’ Wind River, and the importance of protecting the surrounding Peel Watershed.
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Spring 2021 arrived in Fort Simpson with a fresh challenge for the whole community. On May 8 the water of
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It is with no little sadness that we wish Expedition Planner Nadine well on a new adventure but know that she is leaving us all in good hands! We are so proud of you and know that your next steps will make our community a better place. We will miss you Nadine!
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While we have been exploring the Alsek river and learning its intricacies for decades, there is always something new to discover and 2020 was no different! There was rumour of a cave system in the lower river valley and that was enough to set us off on the search.
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