Hart River, Yukon; Jul 16 - Aug 7; *FULL*
The Hart River is a tributary of the Peel River. It is in the traditional territory of the Tetlit Gwich’in, Tr'ondek Hwech'in and Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nations. The Peel watershed is popular with canoeists but very remote. Bushplane access in and out. We'll start at Elliott Lake with a slog down its tributary creek which could be hard or easy depending on water levels and ends on the Peel with class 3 rapids, ledges and big haystacks.
4 experienced tandem paddling teams sought. Both members should register individually and email me their partner names and credentials for consideration.
WCA members Chris & John Lepard shared their Hart River trip at the 2018 WCS. I have stored their video, UTMs of rapids and camp sites and photocopied sections of topo maps as well as an excerpt of guide book “Wild Rivers of the Yukon’s Peel Watershed”, 2008 ed. in a Google drive that applicants will be expected to peruse carefully before committing a $850 deposit (per canoe). Read the guide carefully so you know what I know and what you are getting into. This is a self-guided trip. Everyone is responsible for their own safety and risk management.
Total cost from Ottawa/Toronto is estimated at $4K, excepting food.
Bush Plane: ‘Alkan Air’ in Mayo. Beaver and Caravan planes; payload is 3100lb, boat weight (on floats) is doubled (ie. 151 lb ea.).
Outfitter: 'Up North Adventures' in Whitehorse.
