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"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

Tuktut Nogait

Looking for solitude? Remote wilderness? Traveled by less than 25 hikers in a season? Tuktut Nogait offers unprecedented opportunities for backcountry enthusiasts to experience the arctic. The expansive, open landscape is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. Tuktut Nogait consists largely of vast expanses of tundra, broadly rolling uplands and lowlands, deep canyons, stunning waterfalls and crystal clear rivers.

A wide variety of mammals and migbirds are found in the park, including caribou, muskoxen, grizzly bears, wolves, red foxes, wolverines, arctic ground squirrels and collared lemmings. Tuktut Nogait encompasses most of the core calving, and post-calving grounds of the Bluenose West caribou herd.

Tuktut Nogait is a major breeding and nesting ground for a wide variety of migratory birds. Raptors such as peregrine falcons, rough legged hawks, gyrfalcons and golden eagles nest along the steep walls of the river canyons. Tuktut Nogait has the highest density of birds of prey in North America.

Evidence of Tuktut Nogait’s rich cultural history is widespread. Visitors have a good chance of encountering some of these sites, especially when travelling along the river corridors. There is an estimated 360 archaeological sites containing 1000 year old Inuit tent rings, caches, rock alignments, meat drying areas and hunting blinds.

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Arctic Tuktut Nogait hiking

2008 D A T E S  and  C O S T

Origin: Whitehorse, Yukon
Difficulty: Strenuous
Date:

Black: Available
Green: Limited Spaces Remain
Red: Fully Booked

Aug 1-14 [Minimum 5 hikers]

Cost: Cdn: $5295

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    TUKTUT NOGAIT ITINERARY

      
    A complete itinerary along with maps, clothing and equipment list, will be issued upon registration.

    Included:  Camping fees,charter flight to Tuktut Nogait, flights from Whitehorse to Inuvik and Paulatuk to Inuvik, accommodation in Inuvik and Dawson City, park fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations while hiking on expedition, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, tarps, major first aid supplies, satellite phone, and professional guides.

    Excluded:  Flight to Whitehorse return, transfers, accommodation in Whitehorse, food in any of the communities, gratuities, and personal equipment.

    Meals:  All meals while on the backpacking portion of the trip.

    July 31 or earlier:  Arrival in Whitehorse.

    Aug 1:  Flight from Whitehorse to Inuvik. Charter flight into Tuktut Nogait. Our first camp will be a short distance from our landing.

    Aug 1- 10  Our plan is to follow the Hornaday River and valley north towards the Arctic Ocean. We have factored in a couple of layover days where we can explore the rich natural scape at leisure. There will be many highlights during our hike. LaRonciere Falls is one of the most spectacular, over 20 m high. Canyon walls, interesting rock formations, waterfalls, rapids, tundra, beautiful clear lakes, rivers and creeks, meadows with wildflowers will all form part of our exploration. The park features endless breathtaking vistas and photograhic opportunities.

    Aug 10-11: Arrival in Paulatuk. The community is noted for its local carvers and artists. This would be an excellent opportunity to take back a momento of the arctic.

    Aug 12: Flight from Paulatuk to Inuvik. Layover in the community. You will be free to enjoy individual interests.

    Aug 13: Flight from Inuvik to Dawson City. Layover in the community. You will be free to enjoy individual interests.

    Aug 14: Return to Whitehorse.

    Aug 15: Flight home.

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