Welcome to the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon! Please arrive at your accommodation in Whitehorse. (We suggest coming a day earlier if you can!). We will be checking in with each guest to ensure the proper fitting of your provided dry suit + paddling gear and that you have the necessary personal gear for the trip. We will meet up for a group dinner in the evening. (Airport Transportation, accommodation and meals are not provided for day 0)

Our journey in the mountains begins! After breakfast (not included), you will be picked up from your accommodation. We will travel 1.5 hours to the small Village of Haines Junction. Here we will get our first views of Kluane National Park and Reserve. We will spend some time at the Da Kų Cultural Centre where you can immerse yourself in the natural/cultural history of the area. Afterwards we will travel for 45 minutes to our home for the night on the shore of Kluane Lake where we will practice our paddling skills. We will spend the evening preparing for our journey and basking under the midnight sun.

Time to hit the water! We will start on the Jarvis River, a slow moving river tightly surrounded by the boreal forest. Today is the longest paddling day (up to 9 hours, water + group dependant) but once you make it to the first camp it all will be worth it. There is lots of potential to see moose and wolves along this section! Before setting off downstream, we will start with a river safety orientation and packrafting 101 to ensure everyones safety. This river is beginner friendly (class II) with no major rapids however there are obstacles such as “sweepers” (fallen trees) that do pose a risk but can be easily avoided. There are two sections that will require a portage due to log jams - depending on water levels this can make it more challenging so pack light!

Wake up to the sound of rushing water and secluded mountain views. Today is another longer paddling day and you will see the most drastic changes in the landscape, starting tight and opening up to braided rivers with sweeping valley views and glacial melt water. We will encounter exciting sections of waves but nothing too wild, perfect for applying your skills from day 1. We will camp at the confluence of the mighty Alsek River on an alluvial fan surrounded by River Dryas. Optional side hike to explore the area. As we set up camp for the night along the river bank the outside world will begin to feel like a distant dream.

We made it to the Alsek River. You will see how the river doubles in size spanning over 2 kilometres across the valley. Today will be a short paddling day so we can take it easy and enjoy the views. Our camp is called “Lava” and is characterized by its very unique geology. We will go for an optional side hike to explore the surrounding area and to a higher vantage of the river to see how far we came and where we are headed next!

Today is a day like no other, today we make contact with the edge of the largest non-polar ice field in the world. As we round the final corner an overwhelming sense of accomplishment strikes deep. The view of the Lowell Glacier and its many icebergs slowly reveal themselves to us as we navigate an exciting section of whitewater. The perfect entrance! We will set up camp at the edge of the glacial lake. As the midnight sun dips over the horizon we will have the opportunity to paddle amongst the icebergs.

As you sip your morning coffee with the sound and sight of rolling icebergs, we prepare for a relaxing day ahead. We have the option to explore the glacial terrain which surrounds us by foot. We will also have an opportunity to float amongst the icebergs once again, and if you're up for it, a polar plunge in the glacial lake! We will end the day sharing stories of the trip as we watch the sunset over the Lowell Glacier for the last time.

All good things must come to an end but fortunately for you we like to make an exit! We will pack up our camp and portage our gear approximately 900 meters to our pickup location. Soon you will be able to hear a faint buzz off in the distance and before you know it our pilot will touch down to greet us in a bush plane. We will fly low over the Alsek River where we will gain a new appreciation for the landscape we travelled through from an incredible vantage point. It will really emphasize just how remote and immersed in nature we were. We will land back at our cabins on the edge of Kluane Lake, where lunch and a hot shower will be waiting for you. Once we have all returned to civilization, we will spend the rest of the evening relaxing by the fire sharing stories of the incredible journey we accomplished.

Today we will say goodbye to Kluane National Park and Reserve and return back to Whitehorse you will be dropped off at your accommodation (not included). You will get to rediscover the joys of civilization. In the evening, we will meet for a group dinner before heading out to the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs to end our trip.