EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Items will be delivered to your flight charter company on the first day of your rental. All items must be returned to our outfitting base in Fort Simpson.
All prices are per day, items are subject to availability. A damage deposit is required and will be held until all items are returned in good condition.
Kitchen and other items only available when a raft or canoe is rented.
Canoes and canoe equipment
16 and 17-foot Open Canadian Canoes (2 person) Our models include the Old Town “Tripper,” Esquif and the Nova Craft “Prospector.” Each canoe comes with a traditional “Trailhead” spray cover. Canoes are outfitted with skid plates, kneeling pads and bow/stern grab loops and gear tie-in points.. The 16’ and 17’ Prospectors can be nested. If you plan to nest canoes, be sure to allow time for disassembly prior to your flight.
16 or 17 ft.canoe package $95/ day
Includes spray cover (size appropriate), bow & stern lines, 1 bailer, 1 canoe repair kit.
Rafts and Rowing
Our rafts are 16 foot Avon Pro Models and comfortably hold 4-6 people with gear.
16′ Avon Self bailing raft package $250 per day
Includes rowing frame, Carlisle oars (set of 3), bow and stern lines, 1 barrel pump, 1 repair kit, 1 cooler (becomes the rowing seat – (46” X 18 “ X 18”), aluminium storage box – (48” x 16” X 16”), and raft straps. Also includes 1 portage dolly that can be left at Virginia Falls post portage.
| Other | |
| Grey Owl wooden paddle | $9 |
| 60 litre barrel | $5 |
| Barrel harness | $4 |
| Safety Items | |
| Bear Spray (purchase price) yours to keep (per trip) | $75 |
| Kitchen Equipment | |
| 2 burner Coleman stove | $5.50 |
| 5 lb. propane tank (per trip) | $60 |
| Kitchen cooking kit in York Box 2-12 person | $18 |
| Roll a table | $7 |
| Environmental Fire Box S,M or L (Required by NNP-R) | FREE with boat rental |
FLIGHTS, RIVER TAXI AND GROUND TRANSPORT
When planning your trip be sure to allow time for weather delays.
River Taxi Operations
A river taxi and van/trailer shuttle service can be arranged to meet you on an assigned date and time. An operator based in Nahanni Butte provides a river taxi service from the bottom of the Splits or Nahanni Butte. Passengers, canoes, rafts and equipment are transported in large aluminum boats powered by outboard motors. River taxis can take 4 passengers/2 canoes and gear or 5 passengers/ 1 raft and gear. Rates and payloads may vary based upon available watercraft, weather and water conditions.
Road Shuttle to Fort Simpson
A 15-passenger van is available for pickups at the Nahanni Butte winter road crossing or Blackstone Territorial Park for trips back to Fort Simpson. The rate is $250/person (min. $1500). The time and location must be set in advance of your departure for the Nahanni. Pick ups are available between 11am and 3pm, estimate two hours of driving time back to Fort Simpson.
Carrying capacity depends not only on the number of people, but also the amount and type of gear you are transporting. Additional charges may apply-please discuss with us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KITCHEN KIT LIST FOR 2-12 PEOPLE PACKED IN A KITCHEN BOX
- Mel Mac cups, bowls, plates
- Forks/knives/spoons (Stainless)
- Bread Knife
- Chef’s knife
- Ladle
- Flipper
- Whisk
- Large serving spoon
- Cheese grater
- Measuring cup
- Cutting board
- 3 cooking pots (Large, medium, small)
- Coffee pot
- Tea pot
- Can opener
- 3 Mixing/salad bowls (Stainless)
- Cold drink thermos
- 3 Plastic wash basins
- Washing up kit (Copper and plastic scrubbers, wash cloth, dish soap and bleach.)
- Leather gloves as potholders
- 12” Dutch oven
CANOE REPAIR KIT LIST
- List of repair kit
- Duct tape
- Wire
- Vice grips
- Multi driver
- Parachute cord (25’/kit)
- ABS patch kit
RAFT REPAIR KIT LIST
- Patching instructions
- Patch material- 1 sq. ft.
- Glue and hardener – 250 ml
- Sand paper – 1
- Mixing cup – 1
- Scissors – 1
- Roller – 1
- Ball point pen – 1
- Paint brushes – 2
- Ratchet w ½” socket
- Channel lock pliers -1
- NRS – tool
- Valve kit – 1
- Duct tape – 1
- Parachute cord – 20ft.
- Wire
