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The stunning beauty of Atlin Lake drew people to this area in the 1920s, and for this same reason, still attracts people to this area today. The area is often referred to as “Little Switzerland”. The rugged and jagged snow-peaked mountains of the Coast Mountain Range surround the western shore of the Lake. Atlin Provincial Park and the Atlin Recreation Area were developed to protect the magnificent terrain at the south end of the Lake. Teresa Island is the largest island in Atlin Lake but has a much more exciting claim-to-fame. Birch Mountain, located on Teresa Island and rising to a height of 2060 m (6758 ft), gives the island the distinction of being the tallest fresh-water island in the world. With its height of 2060 m (6758 ft), Teresa Island’s highest point looms an impressive 1393 m (4570 ft) above the surface of Atlin Lake. One of the most impressive features of the park is its abundance of ice and snow. Over one third of the park’s land is covered by glacier. The Llewellyn glacier, which is accessible by a short hike from the south end of the lake, is just “the tip of the iceberg”. The Llewellyn Glacier flows from the larger Juneau Ice Fields. The Juneau Ice Field is the 5th largest in North America. It covers a land size of 3885 sq. km’s (1500 sq. m’s) with estimated snow and ice depth’s of 245 to 1371 meters (800 to 4500ft). Even though the ice field is around 3000 yrs old the ice within it is relatively young as it is perpetually renewed from the snowfall at the upper elevations. The ice spreads around the jagged mountain peaks and sends its offspring, in the form of glaciers, winding down valleys and hanging off sheer cliff faces, melting as they reach the lower valleys and feeding the numerous rivers that have their headwaters as the base of the ice field. Atlin Lake supports a large diversity of wildlife. Caribou, moose, black bear, grizzly bear, stone sheep, mule deer, mountain goats, lynx, bald eagles and owls may be seen. Atlin Lake is also a fisher’s dream destination. Some have been lucky enough to catch four or five fish per hour. Lake trout, grayling, whitefish and burbot are the common fish in the lake. You can try your luck from shore, by boat, or try the art of fly-fishing.
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| Season: June to August |
| Requirements: Sleeping bag and pad, 70 L backpack. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain jacket, rain pants, wind breaker, quick dry pants, warm pants, synthetic t-shirt, warm socks, warm hat, gloves, fleece underclothes, sun hat, river shoes or sports sandals, camp shoes, 3mm Farmer John/Jane wetsuit, paddling jacket. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: The nine day trip is an intermediate level tour. Previous experience with day excursions by sea kayak is required. You shoud have moderate backcountry skills and been exposed to and completed wet-exits, self-rescue, and assisted rescues. The five day tour with support vessel is a beginner level tour. No past kayaking experience required and minimal backcountry camping skills. |
| Equipment Provided: Camping gear, tents, safety gear, kayaks and equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are campsites along the lake. A hotel in Whitehorse before and after the trip will be required but is not included in the package price. For the 5 day tour, extra comforts are supplied by the support vessel. The Yukon Rose is a custom-built, 34-foot enclosed river and lake boat, with full head room, onboard kitchen and the carrying capacity to bring large tents, sleeping cots, and portable shower. Its large enclosed seating area provides comfortable travel during less than ideal days. With room for eight guests and two crew, The Yukon Rose takes your adventures comfortably into the back-country, while allowing your guides to provide a much higher level of comfort than is expected in the wilderness. |
| Meal Information: Meals starting lunch on Day 1, ending lunch on Day 5 or Day 9 are included. |
| Guide Information: Services of a CFA guide is included. |
| Weather Information: Average summer tempertures are between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, with temperatures in the fall usually in the 5 to 15 degree Celsius range. |
| Comments: Custom dates available for group sizes of 4 or more. |
| Trip Duration |
Price |
5 days
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$2195.00* per person
With Mothership support vessel. Based on single occupancy. June 12-16, August 2-6, 2010 |
5 days
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$2125.00* per person
With Mothership support vessel. Based on double occupancy. June 12-16, August 2-6, 2010 |
9 days
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$1845.00* per person
No support vessel. Based on single occupancy. June 1-9, July 19-27, August 2-10, 2010 |
9 days
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$1769.00* per person
No support vessel. Based on double occupancy. June 1-9, July 19-27, August 2-10, 2010 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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