Books
When you are deciding on a river map book to purchase, always check to insure that the guide will cover your entire trip from access to egress. Some books provide maps only as far as the end of an individual river, even though there is no means of exiting by road from that point. Our guides generally offer you a variety of choices for both access and egress where available.All of our river maps are updated as often as possible. However, due to ice, wind and water erosion, rivers change frequently and sometimes drastically. Always be alert for potential hazards, plan ahead and think things through, line or portage sections which you consider a major threat. Always scout ahead on foot if in doubt and if possible, avoid travelling at flood or very high water levels. Just the loss of important gear through capsizing may be life threatening. Discuss with your companions, how to divide up equipment and review your rescue procedures. Common sense must prevail and is often a wilderness river traveler’s most valuable asset.
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1. YUKON RIVER -
Marsh Lake, Yukon to Dawson City, Yukon This color covered report includes 173 photos, past and present to enhance the trip. Retrace the historic Gold Rush route of 1898. Being one of the most popular canoe trips in the Yukon, you are sure to encounter other wilderness river enthusiasts. Remnants of the early gold rush and river steamer days abound along this famous waterway. Paddle, float or motor down the river of gold through such immortal spots as Whitehorse, Five Finger Rapids, Lake Laberge, Stewart Island and Dawson City. The infamous rapids at Five Fingers and Rink are easily run using the proper channels and a certain degree of common sense. Travelers from around the world return annually to run this colorful river, and with their new found canoeing experience return to canoe its tributaries. This wide, fast river, with its well-spaced supply centers, lends itself to family, school and outdoor groups. Due to the convenience of the access/egress points, trips of varying lengths, ranging from 1 day to 2 weeks can be planned. By river, it is 752 kilometers (467 miles) from Marsh Lake to Dawson. Updated 2006. 290 pages $21.95 |
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2. YUKON RIVER - Marsh Lake to
Carmacks
This book contains maps, all the historical information and current site information on the 371 kilometer (231 mile) section as far as Carmacks. It is over 85 pages in length. It contains over 70 historical and recent photographs. It includes everything you need to know to paddle, float or motor down the river of gold through such immortal spots as Miles Canyon, Whitehorse, and Lake Laberge. Updated 2006. 88 pages $12.95 |
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3. YUKON RIVER - Carmacks to Dawson
City
This book contains maps, all the historical information and current site information on the 402 kilometer (250 mile) section from Carmacks to Dawson City. It is 117 pages in length and contains over 100 historical and recent photographs. It includes everything you need to know to paddle, float or motor down the river of gold through such immortal spots as Five Finger Rapids, Stewart Island and Dawson City. The infamous rapids at Five Fingers and Rink are easily run using the proper channels and a certain degree of common sense. Updated 2006. 124 pages $14.95 |
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4. YUKON RIVER - Dawson City to Circle
This book contains updated maps, all the historical information and current site information on the 411 kilometers (255 miles) from Dawson City to Circle, Alaska. It is 100 pages in length. It contains over 60 historical and recent photographs. It includes everything you need to know to paddle, float or motor down the river of gold through such immortal spots as Fortymile, Coal Creek, Eagle, and through the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. Updated 2007. 105 pages $15.95 |
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5. TESLIN RIVER - Johnson’s
Crossing to Carmacks
Very desirable for its almost untouched wilderness, excellent fishing and beautiful scenery, this tributary of the Yukon River also offers a spattering of historical remains influenced by the ever present search for gold in the north. Approximately one week will permit a paddling canoeist to travel from Johnson’s Crossing to Carmacks on the Yukon River. No serious impediments to navigation are encountered allowing even an amateur, using common sense, to travel its length. Distance from Johnson’s Crossing to its confluence with the Yukon River at Hootalinqua, is about 200 kilometers (125 miles). From here to Carmacks is another 177 kilometers (110 miles). This book contains 48 pictures. Updated 2006. 62 pages $11.95 |
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6. NISUTLIN RIVER - Rose River to
Teslin
One of the least traveled rivers within relatively easy reach of Whitehorse, the Nisutlin has only gained popularity as a wilderness river in recent years. From the Rose River, about 180 kilometers (100 miles) are covered with no more hazards than the occasional stretch of fast water. Not a particularly large or long river, the Nisutlin seldom reveals signs of man and usually presents a wide assortment of animal life. The fishing is good and its somewhat slower current allows one to relax and soak in the outdoors for about a week. Updated 2010. 27 pages $7.50 |
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7. PELLY RIVER - Big Campbell Creek
to Fort Selkirk Depending on the point of entry and the level of the water, the Pelly River offers a wide range of water conditions. Beginners should not attempt the section above Ross River without an experienced river traveler among them. Below Ross River, care must be taken to avoid occasional rocks and log piles. Maneuvering skills may be needed in running the rapids. There are detailed sketches of all rapids encountered. Surprisingly untraveled for its accessibility, the river sees most local travel occurring in the fall. A great variety of scenery is encountered and wildlife is abundant. The few communities enroute provide supply stops or entry/egress points. The journey from Big Campbell Creek to Pelly Crossing, about 480 kilometers (300 miles), can generally be covered in about two weeks. Updated in 2010, this publication has 41 pictures. 81 pages
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8. SOUTH MACMILLAN RIVER - North
Canol Road to Pelly Crossing
This 49 page book gives historical information, 18 pictures primarily of the rapids, as well as detailed descriptions of the river by sections. The South MacMillan is a remote, wilderness river which, due to its length and hazards, is not recommended for the novice river traveler. Rapids will be encountered, some of which will almost certainly require portaging or at the least, lining. It is 510 kilometers (317 miles) from the South MacMillan River bridge No. 1 on the North Canol to Pelly Crossing. You should allow 8-10 days for paddling. Updated 2006. 51 pages $11.95 |
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9. ROSS RIVER - Sheldon Lake to
Ross River Until recently this river was avoided due to tales of notorious rapids and unrunnable canyons. There are rapids, of course, but other than at very high water levels, they can be run by the experienced canoeist or portaged. Beginning at Sheldon Lake, the Ross runs southward about 185 kilometers (115 miles) to empty into the Pelly River just above the historic community of Ross River. The scenic panoramas and wildlife sightings are as plentiful as the evidence of man’s encroachment is lacking. The North Canol Road provides access to Sheldon Lake or a float plane can be chartered from Ross River. A covered canoe is suggested for this exciting trip, for although most of the rapids are short, some large standing waves and haystacks will be encountered. Allow about 5-7 days to Ross River and by all means consider continuing down the Pelly River to Pelly Crossing. 32 pages $8.95 |
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10. BIG SALMON RIVER - Quiet Lake
to Carmacks This is one of the most popular recreational rivers in the Yukon Its access and egress points are relatively close to Whitehorse, but between Quiet Lake and Carmacks, it is an almost totally remote area. The challenge presented by the few log jams, several short rapids and riffles, and ever present sweepers, puts this trip slightly above the amateur level. Fishing is excellent, especially in the faster upper reaches, and wildlife encounter possibilities are unequaled. The annual salmon migration which gives the river its name, is also a noteworthy occurrence. Approximately 210 kilometers (130 miles) of truly remarkable scenery and natural splendor will find the traveler at the old site of Big Salmon Village. From here, it is another 120 kilometers (75 miles) to Carmacks. Allow about 8 days of paddling. Updated 2010, 31 pictures. 59 pages $10.95 |