Wind River Wilderness Sojourn > Point-form Itinerary
The Wind River is a classic Yukon river known for its stunning hiking opportunities, remote wilderness and gentle whitewater which makes it suitable for canoeists who understand the basics of whitewater navigation. With its scenic mountain flights at the beginning and end of this wilderness journey and several days set aside for day-hiking in the mountains, the Wind River is a complete wilderness experience.
Day 0:
- Please arrive in Whitehorse in time for an orientation meeting at 8:30 pm the night before our departure. Guests are responsible for accommodation and meals while in Whitehorse, but Cabin Fever Adventures will gladly book your hotel room upon request.
Day 1:
- Depart Whitehorse by 8:00 am for a scenic 5-hour drive to the Mayo float plane base.
- Scenic flight to McClusky Lake.
- We will camp that night on
the shores of McClusky Lake
Day 2-12:
- Short portage into McKlusky Creek
- Descend the Wind River, with a potential of three lay-over days for hiking in the mountains
- Excellent Fishing opportunities
Day 13:
- Paddle through Peel River Canyon and arrive at our float plane pick-up spot on the Peel River
Day 14:
- Morning pick-up by the float plane, return air shuttle to Mayo float plane base
- Return five-hour van shuttle to Whitehorse
Please Note: This trip operates in an expedition format and due to the variables of weather, and the needs and safety of the participants, Cabin Fever Adventures can not guarantee that the itinerary will proceed as listed above. The itinerary may be modified at the discretion of the guide.
Cabin Fever Adventures
expressly suggests that participants book at least one additional day
in the Yukon at the end of their trip to avoid problems associated with
delays such as, but not limited to:
- Delayed air charters (inclement weather, wild-fire smoke)
- Delayed transportation (mechanical breakdown, unsafe road conditions or closures)
- Delay of wilderness itinerary (inclement weather, wind-bound, injury, illness)
Cabin Fever Adventures can not be held responsible for any expenses you may incur associated with delays of our wilderness trips. Delays could be several days in length under severe circumstances.
What if this itinerary doesn’t quite fit your needs? Cabin Fever Adventures is more than willing to modify an itinerary to fit your needs. We can:
- Add time to the trip for greater leisure, fishing opportunities, photography etc.
- Some trips can be safely shortened in length of time, assuming clients are willing to expend more effort paddling, hiking or cycling as required by the itinerary.
- Some routes can be shortened in terms of distance.
- Combine this trip with other Yukon attractions and or wilderness activities. View Yukon-Wide Slideshow
- Book your hotel rooms (at a discount) for the night before and after you Cabin Fever Adventures vacation and add this to your bill.
