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Fresh berries abound on Baffin. Pie, anyone?
Photo: Jaret Slipp |
In the surreal and mythical landscape of Baffin Island, you’ll embark on an arctic expedition that hikes along traditional Inuit travel routes and canoes down a Canadian heritage river. The adventure begins with a backpacking section through Katannilik (meaning “place of waterfalls”) Territorial Park where you’ll learn essential backpacking skills while sharing the land with wildlife.
A tundra plane will fly in with supplies, and then you’re off down the Soper River (class I-II) in folding river canoes. The beauty of this river, coupled with a number of fun rapids, makes it an ideal setting to learn the basics of wilderness canoeing. Take advantage of the long arctic days as you explore topics such as ecology, geology and glaciology.
Baffin Island is also home to the Inuit, and you will learn about arctic life and traditions during the cultural section in Kimmirut, an Inuit village of about 300. You may have opportunities to learn how to carve soapstone, work with seal and caribou skins, and talk with elders about the Inuit lifestyle. The lessons you will learn from these caring and wise people will travel with you for the rest of your life.
Baffin Island Backpacking & Whitewater Canoeing
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| Duration: |
30 days |
| Age: |
18 and Over (Average Age: 21) |
| Tuition: |
$5,075 |
| Dates: |
July 6-Aug. 4, 2008
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College Credit:
(Optional) |
6
Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Environmental Ethics
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Skills Practicum
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| Course start/end: |
Ottawa, Ontario / Iqaluit, Nunavut Territory |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$350 |
| Fly in/out: |
Ottowa, Ontario / Iqaluit, Nunavut Territory |
| Downloads: |
Course Description
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Equipment List
(pdf) |
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