Across the Barrens via the Thelon River

Submitted by KinclovaIva on
Updated on Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:00
Outing Type → 
Whitewater

I am looking for a few crew member to complete our team. 

We are planning to get into the Barrens most likely starting in Yellowknife, paddle across Great Slave Lake, thrn get in into the Hanbury River, or Thelon River headwaters (through the Pike's Portage and Artillery Lake). 

The first part of the trip is mostly paddling on flat water and portaging. 

Part 2 will take us down one of the rivers and require white-water skills. We will finish in Baker Lake and fly to Winnipeg.

These are very well-known and frequently travelled routes. 

I will send you some links to trip reports if you e-mail me.

The Basics
Event Location

NWT and Nunavut

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4 weeks and 5 weeks
Difficulty Rating
Advanced
Registration Cut Off
Feb 22nd, 2026
Participant Info
Who's Invited
flat-water and white-water paddlers who have done several 1 - 2 week long self-organized trips; you must be able to carry all your packs and portage a canoe
Maximum Group Size
6
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Part 1

25 paddling days

June 14- July 9

 

Part 2

36 paddling days

July 9-Aug 14

 

Estimated cost: from Yellowknife to Winnipeg $2,500.

Required Items to Bring

I will send you a list of items once you sign up.

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