Day 0

Pre arrival:(for members of the group arriving to Edmonton by plane, or bus)Group members arriving by plane, bus or those who are either already in Edmonton will be shuttled to the Hotel/Hostel the evening prior to commencing the trip.

Day 1

We meet early in the morning and have a group meeting with all the members of the group, introduction to the guide(s) and other participants. The guides check over all group and personal equipment and make sure all necessary preparations are in place for our adventure over the next two weeks. We load up all equipment and shuttle approximately 1000 km from Edmonton to Prince George B.C. Along this stretch, we travel from the prairies of central Alberta, through the famous scenic Rocky Mountains and Jasper National Park. We continue past the massif and impressive Mount Robson (highest peek in the rockies 4050 m), into the central British Colombian plateau.

Day 2

After breakfast we continue our journey approximately another 670 km through Dease Lake to the small hamlet of Telegraph Creek. On our way we pass the picturesque town of Smithers and the native settlements of Hazelton. We wind our way through the isolated wilderness of the Cassier Highway, so isolated that distances between fueling possibilities must be calculated precisely. Telegraph Creek is the staging point for our trip down the lower Stikine River. After setting up camp we pack and get all necessary equipment ready to start our trip the next day and the start of our river adventure.

Day 3

Today is our first day on the river. After an early breakfast and packing up all our equipment we set in on the lower end of Telegraph creek. Here the water flows gently as we are able to practice some basic canoeing maneuvers. As we begin our journey down the river, we pass mount Glenora and the historic Glenora town site housing up to 5000 people in tents in 1898. Along the way we also pass the impressive ramparts of the “Three Sisters”, three rock formations jutting out from the middle of the river. Our goal for the day is Helveker Creek. Here we set up camp, the evening is spent cooking, enjoying the sound of the river by the fire, and taking in the atmosphere of the Stikine.

Day 4

After breakfast, packing up our boats and getting on the river, the Stikine today begins to split into a braid of different currents, finding the main channel becomes our biggest obstacle. Along the way we may pass Steamboat Channel (the site of an old steam boat wreak as it once attempted to sail up the Lower portion of the river). Today we also pass through two small canyon sections, the Klootchman and Little canyon. Our goal for the day is to camp somewhere below Little Canyon.

Day 5

As we continue our journey, the Stikine starts to braid considerably after Scud River, yet we are rewarded with frequent views of the surrounding mountain peeks. The surrounding climate and vegetation also slowly begins to change as we move closer into the costal ranges. Our goal for the day is to camp close to the Anuk River.

Day 6

We follow the Stikine as it braids its way through the valley. Our destination today is to camp near the “Great Glacier”. To reach it we must paddle up a side arm just downstream of the Choquette River, this brings us to Outwash Lake and the foot of the massif “Great Glacier”. A short side tour at Choquette River is possible to explore the Fowler warm springs. At 27 degrees they provide an opportunity to bath at low water level. We camp at Outwash Lake for two nights to provide the opportunity to explore the surrounding area.

Day 7

A full day of exploration of the “Great Glacier” and surrounding area, a trail from the campsite gives you the opportunity to hike up to the glacier, Through a lush forest the trail brings you to the foot of the glacier were one may have the opportunity to witness icebergs breaking and crashing with a thunderous sound into the lake, hiking opportunities in the area are ample.

Day 8

Today we continue our paddling once again. As we cross the US Canadian boarder we now have approximately only 50 km left until we reach the mouth of the Stikine and Wrangell Bay. In the late afternoon we arrive at Chief Shakes hot-springs, natural hot-springs that have been enclosed in wooden pools. After and enjoying soak we continue a couple of kilometers more and camp just below the hot-springs. Options include a short paddle up a side arm to shakes Lake, scattered with icebergs and Castle mountain towering in the background.

Day 9

Today marks the last day of our river trip. As we paddle the remaining 25-30 km down the river, the Stikine finally opens into the delta of the Pacific. Another 8 km of paddling across Wrangell Bay brings us to the small town of Wrangell. Here we camp and are rewarded with warm showers and a cooked meal.

Day 10

Return Trip by boat or Plane to Telegraph creek. Everything is transported back to Telegraph creek as there is no car access to Wrangell. Once we arrive back at our starting point we unload and repack our gear as we get set to make the return trip to Edmonton. We return by Dease Lake and Smithers, With time on our hands we leisurely make our return trip with ample opportunities for stops and sight seeing. Our goal is to camp near the City of Prince George.

Day 11

We continue on another 350 km until Jasper and Jasper National Park. Here we have time to make a side stop and possibly a short hike at Mount Robson provincial Park (highest peek in the rockies at 3950 m). We set up camp in Jasper for three nights. The evening is open for people To enjoy the townsite of Jasper and its surroundings.

Day 12

Full Day hike in Jasper, We spend the day hiking one of the many spectacular trails in the Jasper area. Options include Bald Hills, Opal Hills, or the Mount Edith Cavell Meadows. In the evening there is the option to continue another 80 km to the Miette hot-springs nestled in the scenic mountains. We return and camp in Jasper.

Day 13

Today depends on the interest of the group and can either be spent white-water rafting, mountain-biking, or hiking the abundant trails around Jasper.

Day 14

After a relaxing breakfast we slowly make the 380 km return journey back to Edmonton. We aim to arrive in Edmonton by early evening. For those staying at either a hotel/hostel, after checking in and having a hot shower, we meet all the members of the group for supper and drinks to celebrate and commemorate the adventure of the last two weeks.