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10-Day Tatshenshini River Expedition 10-Day Tatshenshini River Expedition Journey Through the ice Age of Yukon, British Columbia and Alaska Canadian Outback Rafting Canadian Rafting Adventures 1-866-565-8735 1-888-670-8853 [email protected] [email protected] www.canadianoutbackrafting.com www.canadianraftingadventures.com 2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP... Thank you for choosing a Canadian Rafting Adventures trip powered by Canadian Outback Rafting. We are very excited that you will be joining us as we raft through the pristine mountains and valleys of the Tatshenshini region. The Tatshenshini River, rated as one of the world’s top ten most scenic rivers, drains the northwest corner of B.C. and southwest corner of the Yukon Territory. The river joins the Alsek River just before the Alaskan border and continues through the top of the Alaskan panhandle to drain into the Pacific Ocean at Dry Bay. We have prepared this Trip Planner to help you get ready for the adventures that await us in this truly unspoiled part of the world. We have tried to anticipate questions you might have concerning travel arrangements, what to bring, and getting in shape. We also provide some basic information about the diverse regions of the Yukon, British Columbia and Alaska and about things to do in Whitehorse before and after your trip. If any of your questions remain unanswered, please don’t hesitate to call. We strive to prepare you fully for what to expect on trip so you can spend your vacation thinking more about the scent of old growth cedars or a field of alpine wildflowers, than about whether or not you brought the right pair of shoes. For personal use only Copyright 2012 Canadian Rafting Adventures powered by Canadian Outback Rafting 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10-DAY TATSHENSHINI RIVER EXPEDITION .......................................................................................................................... 1 PLANNING YOUR TRIP... ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 THE TERRAIN WE COVER...................................................................................................................................................... 5 GETTING IN SHAPE ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 CAMPING STYLE ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Rafting ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Hiking .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Wildlife Viewing .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Photography ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Fishing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 WEATHER ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 WHAT TO TAKE .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Equipment Provided ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 Personal Equipment List ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Why you bring it .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Equipment Notes ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 Extra Luggage ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 GETTING INSURED ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Carrying Valuables ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 MAKING YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ........................................................................................................................................... 12 RENDEZVOUS .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 AFTER YOUR TRIP .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Things to do in Whitehorse ............................................................................................................................................... 13 FURTHER USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION... ...................................................................................................................... 14 Car Rentals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Currency ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Language ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Travel Documents ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Water ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Electricity ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Time Zones ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Etiquette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Telephone and Fax ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 Emergency Phone .............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Tips and Tipping ................................................................................................................................................................ 16 For personal use only Copyright 2012 Canadian Rafting Adventures powered by Canadian Outback Rafting 4 MORE INFORMATION??? ................................................................................................................................................... 16 READING FOR THE ROAD ................................................................................................................................................... 17 ON THE WEB ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 MAPS ................................................................................................................................................................................
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