Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Overview

The Hood River is a classic Barren Lands river, flowing through a mixture of arctic tundra, granite hills, and sandy eskers that stretch on for miles. Far above the treeline, the river flows for 300 km from its headwaters at Tahikafaaluk Lake to Arctic Sound on the Arctic Ocean. The canoeing season is short - the headwater lakes can be ice-choked to early July, and winter approaches in mid August.
The first 100 km of the Hood River is characterized by many small lakes connected by rocky rapids and swifts. Continuing downstream, the river has many rapids, canyons, and waterfalls. This region has abundant wildlife such as muskoxen, caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, Peregrine Falcons, and golden eagles. The trip is accessed by float plane via Plummer's Lodge on Great Bear Lake. We will then descend the river in our custom, covered canoes, negotiating fun and challenging whitewater along the way. We will also move camp each day, and there will be a few days planned for optional hiking, fishing, or simply taking in the amazing landscape. The Barrens scenery, abundant Arctic wildlife, and challenging whitewater make this trip a "must" for the experienced whitewater canoeist.
Starting at
$8495 CAD
Package Price

Trip Highlights

  • excellent meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 15 breakfast
  • abundant Arctic wildlife

Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Quick Facts

Paddlesport

  • Canoeing

Activity

  • Whitewater

Experience/Service

  • Paddling Trip

Waterway

  • Whitewater Class III

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 15 Days

Accomodation

  • Wilderness Camping

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Fully

Special Interest

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Advanced

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Dates & Packages

Hood River Canoe Trip

excellent meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 15 breakfast
Canoeing Equipment
• custom 17’ ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
• paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling helmets

Camping Equipment
• tents: free-standing, custom expedition dome tents - 2 per tent
• "kitchen": tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc,
• containers for food and group equipment

Safety Equipment
• first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
• communications equipment (satellite phone)
night 14 (and, tentatively, night 1) at Plummer’s Lodge

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Our Team

Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Our Team

Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Our Services

Black Feather provides exceptional wilderness adventure holidays for individuals and small groups. We specialize in remote, northern expeditions - from sea kayaking in Greenland to basecamping on the arctic ice at the floe edge, to hiking across incredible tunda and canoeing Canada's wildest and most beautiful rivers, we have the trip for you!

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Our Services

Black Feather provides exceptional wilderness adventure holidays for individuals and small groups. We specialize in remote, northern expeditions - from sea kayaking in Greenland to basecamping on the arctic ice at the floe edge, to hiking across incredible tunda and canoeing Canada's wildest and most beautiful rivers, we have the trip for you!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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