Canadian Rafting Adventures

It was a trip I will remember with much fondness. We especially enjoyed paddling among the icebergs to retrieve ice and a very fast dip in Alsek Lake when the sun came out to warm our bodies. One of the grizzlies wandered around us at a very safe distance for about an hour, so this was also a highlight. Collectively, we thought Leon, JC and Jordan did an excellent job as guides and trip leaders. They were not only adept on the water, but truly took care of us in many other ways. It is humbling to see all that they do in a day. The food was outstanding and exceeded my expectations. Most of us are just hanging out in Whitehorse for a day or two. Although the warm room, clean sheets and comfortable beds are great, I'm finding for myself a bit of melancholy that this trip is now ended, and the busyness of civilization has returned.

From top to bottom the experience was fantastic. The guides – Leon, Jeremy, and Jordan – were amazing. They were warm but professional, safety-conscious but fun, able to manage a range of personalities with no discernible tension. The natural beauty was spectacular -– really amazing.  And the food – the chow these three put out was nothing short of miraculous. We could not believe the range of food nor the ability to serve fresh produce and meat through to the very last day. And they made really good coffee. Most importantly, all three seemed to really enjoy what they were doing – can’t say enough about how much that contributed to the guest experience. These are three very talented professionals.

It was an amazing trip living up to its billing as one of the continent's best river trips. The trip had special meaning for me as I had been in the area long before it was a park doing some biodiversity surveys for the BC Provincial Museum but had never been on the Tat or Alsek rivers. We have nothing but praise for the three guides and their professionalism in navigating the rafts, setting up camps, cooking the meals from fresh food, and managing a diverse group of people, keeping it safe but fun.