Uncharted ARCTIC CANYONS Expedition (E4) - 11 Day Solo Wilderness Camping & Packrafting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- An 11 day, solo, Arctic Packrafting and Hiking Expedition in Tuktut Nogait National Park, over 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, to paddle the dormant white water Hornaday Canyons from Uyarsivik Lake to the Arctic Ocean. This is the least visited National Park in North America, one of the most remote and isolated. In 2023, a single visitor permit was issued, and I was lucky enough to be the recipient. I worked and researched for over 2 years to put this trip together. I would traverse, chart, and paddle the Hornaday River through the Canyons, publish a map with the details needed for others to follow and visit this beautiful section of river. This section of river was first attempted in 1977 by Larry Osgood and team. They were successful in paddling a good portion of the canyons, portaging out of the canyons when needed. In July of 1999, the Beaudry Team, comprised of professional kayakers, became the first and only full descent of the Hornaday Canyons. No one has attempted it since.
For the Hornaday Canyon Map, Gear List, River History and relevant info for planning your trip to Tuktut Nogait and paddling the canyons: suluk46.com/ar...
Episode 4 takes place in the lower portion of the 3rd canyon, below La Ronciere Falls. This is the longest and highest portion of the canyons, and once again, after you enter, you cannot exit any other way except finishing the canyon paddle. Although I portaged several large class IV rapids, i run a good portion of the bigger class 3's and 2's which makes for great fun in this committed river.
I would like to personally thank the people of Paulatuk for their extremely warm hospitality towards me. I was welcomed with open arms and cannot even begin to express how lovely everyone was. The Inuvialuit are a kind and caring community and I hope to go back and visit my friends again in the future.
FOR THOSE LOOKING TO PADDLE THE CANYONS:
Parks Canada will LIKELY not endorse your trip, since rescue capacity is very limited in Tuktut Nogait National Park due to it’s remote location, and an uncomplicated rescue could take up to 4 days. The park has no high angle rescue capacity in the North, so extraction from high walled canyons would require up to a week for a certified rescue team to arrive. Should you decide to continue with your trip plan, Parks Canada MAY advise you to obtain private rescue insurance, come fully prepared for self-rescue and emergencies, such as cold water submersion, hypothermia, and bear encounters. Be sure to carry equipment for a cold weather climate and extreme winds, first aid, and emergency beacon or satellite radio.
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1) For Gear List, Canyon Map, and other relevant info on this trip: suluk46.com/arctic-canyons
2) My boat is an Alpacka Gnarwhal packraft, with full white water rigging (thigh straps, backband, skirt) and my gear stores inside the inflated tubes
3) Want to know more details about this trip? th-cam.com/users/livezYne_egt3fQ?si=QJTUilwHig0XfgkB I was on the Canoehound Outdoor Adventure Show and did a 2 hour interview about this trip.
WOW! What an epic expedition! The water and the colors and the landscape look absolutely sublime! Ancient landscape .. wow wow wow
Thank you for putting these videos together! I know the effort required for editing. Great job!
Thanks man, the scenery was wild for sure. Glad you liked it. It's fun filming these adventures, not just for others, but I also go back and watch them every ounce in a while. Brings back great memories.
Excellent once again. I'm so glad you took the time and effort to record and produce the video/adventure. I know how much work it is... and personally.... I so much appreciate the product. You ROCK!
Thank you kindly sir. It's work to film it, but it also let's me relive the trip, so worth it for me. I'll hit you up next time we head out for a paddle, not sure if it will be this year though. Christmas is coming soon.
Thanks for sharing the story about your mom. My life has also been greatly affected by cancer. I’m so glad you had the chance to be with your mom in her final days.
Thanks Stephanie. It was a great decision that I will never forget.
Beautiful, surreal place. Wish I could be there. Thanks for sharing!
Happy to share this magical place. Going back next year.
Blood is thicker then water buddy. Glad you had a chance to spend quality time with your Mom before she passed. Everything else can wait.
Thank you man. It's time that I will never regret and the best decision of my life.
Well the whole video was awesome as per this whole series but it was very touching hearing you talk about your mom at the end of the video. Glad you left that part in there. I’m sure she’s keeping a close eye on you during these trips.
Thanks guys. It was a game time decision to keep that part in. But I think it's an important message. Looking forward to your next video.
What a amazing trip so far. That photo shoot in front of the falls was outstanding. Has Niagara Falls beat I think. Such a beautiful story about your Mom. I’m sure she is so proud and riding those wave trains right there with you❤️
One of the best trips I have ever taken - loved every minute. Thank you for the kind words.
Sorry for your loss. I can kinda relate to your story. My parents both died, several years apart, but both suddenly. My grandparents were, as a family all took care of them, but my grandpa in particular gave me a life lesson. We never got along at all when I was young, but with a little maturity, we ended up being great friends, and to this day, I’m so glad I got to know him a little, spend time together etc…
Thanks for the kind words and great story. You really put some work into watching the series. I appreciate it, this was probably the most incredible trip of my life.
Great edit and appreciate the vulnerability at the end. As a non-fulltime adventurer with a family I appreciate hearing a little about others struggles to juggle family and passion.
Thanks man. We all have obligations outside our passions. Family took priority over this trip last year, and always will. Rivers and canyons will always be there :)
Another amazing video. Glad u had some time to spend with your mom. I oost my mom a few years ago too. I spent as much time as I could driving diwn to see her as well. Its really tough to see a loved one pass away but so important to spend the last moments together. Incredible that u put this trip together solo. Thabks for sharing.
Thanks for the kind words. And happy to hear you liked the trip. It will be a tough one to top.
Thanks for sharing the story about your mom. I can relate to everything you said. I lost my mom earlier this year to cancer, very similar situation where she only had 2-3 months after being diagnosed. It was a celebration everyday at the hospital with family and friends visiting from around the globe to make her last days as memorable and comfortable as possible.
I'm sorry to hear that. It is tough for everyone, no matter what the circumstance is. I'm happy you were able to make some final memories with her. I will cherish mine.
What an amazing trip man. Everything about this is so inspiring. I think you’re right about someone lookin over you!
Glad you liked it buddy. I love these types of trips. Good to have someone making sure you get home alive!
Phenomenal film my friend! Outstanding quality, you are amazing filmmaker!
Thanks for following along. I watched your Balkan video the other day.
YES , a new video ! Thanks you.
Enjoy!
The story about caring for your mom is better than the rest of this amazing footage
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It was actually hard for me to watch. I don't have a script for these videos and I basically forgot I had that moment until after when I edited this video. I thought it was an important message to tell. Glad you liked it and thank you for the kind words.
@@Suluk46 you should keep the snippet on your phone in memory of what love truly is. Every man should see this. The story of caring for our parents isn’t told enough. They were there for years by our sides caring for us.
I am imagining your Mom was looking over you as you and your sister did her! I am so sorry for your loss but it was a beautiful thing to be with her those couple months, having that time to spend with her. She must have been so happy to have you both so close. I thought the trip was going to be the highlight of this episode but it was actually the story about you and your family. Thanks for sharing. :) :)
That's so nice to hear, who knows what goes on afterwards....we will all find out eventually. I'm thankful everyone liked the story, I think it was an important message as we all get older. Have a good weekend.
I keep thinking of how delicious this water must be.
You know it. That water is as pure as you can get.
Steve, great adventure and a nice tribute to your mom....she was along on your journey. We were the 3 engineers that
ran into you in Baffin in 2018 and I am glad to see you are keeping up with your adventures. All the best, Jon, David, Uli.
Yes! Of course I remember you all. It has been a while since that trip and I hope you are all adventuring still. I know I am :) Are you three planning any big trips in the future?
@@Suluk46 Yes, thanks for sharing your heartfelt story about your Mom. Sending positive vibes for your back to heal 100% so you can continue your adventures for the next few decades! And hope to 'run' into you again on some northern trail one day! Cheers 🙂
Thanks David. It would be great to catch up. That trip to Baffin Island was a once in a lifetime as well. Glad you guys are still out there, your photos are incredible by the way.
@@Suluk46 Thx mate! Keep creating (which I appreciate is a ton of work!) & be safe out there!
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
Thank you.
Sorry about your loss!
Thank you :)
When you said you were 200km north of the Arctic Circle I was like...is this guy stoned???!!!! Because I read the title as "Arizona Canyons" for some reason. haha....that place is amazing! Really was unaware this place existed.
Well, in your defense, Arizona has some very grand canyons as well :) Hope you enjoyed it.
Nice work Pinball Wizard! Good judgement playing it safe out there. What were the temperature ranges up there that time of year?
Lol, the Wizard lives another day! I'm always cautious on these trips, not looking to win any awards :)
Temps vary quite a bit. The first couple of days, very warm, probably approaching 20*C, then later got cold, maybe average 10*C to 15*C and around 0*C at night. Water was a different beast all together, pretty much freezing cold, hence my drysuit.
how ignurt
ignurt? I'm gonna need a definition :)
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