Broken Skull-Nahanni River

For those looking for an extended intermediate paddling experience, look no further.

Starting high in the Mackenzie Mountains at Ǫtaa Tué Fehto (Divide Lake), the Pı̨́ı̨́p’enéh łéetǫ́ǫ́ Deé (Broken Skull River) boasts 150km of excellent Class I-III whitewater, pristine hot-springs, great hiking, and true untravelled wilderness. We will spend approximately one week descending this section, followed by two weeks on the fabled Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River) where we will experience the highlights of Nahanni National Park Reserve including Gahnįhthah Mįe (Rabbitkettle Lake) and Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls).

This trip is suitable for paddlers with previous canoe-camping and whitewater canoeing experience.

Want to Learn More?

Click here to access a detailed trip package with an itinerary and a full list of inclusions and exclusions. To access a recommended packing & rentals list, click here.

Other Broken Skull Options

We also offer a Broken Skull paddle and backpack the Cirque of the Unclimbables trip, and a Broken Skull only trip for those who only have a shorter time period for their paddling adventure!

Nahanni National Park, NWT (Black Feather)

Naatsihchoh Nahanni National Park NWT (Black Feather)

Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All dates listed are tentative until confirmed by the Black Feather Office. Click here for our booking, payment and cancellation policies. Please contact us to be put onto a waiting list if your desired trip is full.

Dates	Trip Fee	Availability
Tues. June 22 - Thurs. July 15, 2027	$11,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Tues. June 29 - Thurs. July 22, 2027	$11,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Wed. July 14 - Fri. Aug 6, 2027	$11,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Tues. June 20 - Thurs. July 13, 2028	$11,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Tues. June 27 - Thurs. July 20, 2028	$11,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Fri. July 21 - Sun. Aug 13, 2028	$11,695 CAD Until Dec 31*	Book Now
All 2027 Trips	$12,195 CAD	From Jan 1

What's Included

Guides

6:1 Ratio

Accommodation

1 night at Inconnu Lodge – Night 1
21 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson – Night 23

Meals

all meals & snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 23 lunch
Dinner & breakfast on Day 23/24 in Fort Simpson

Canoeing Equipment

ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling suits & helmets

Camping Equipment

tents – free standing expedition dome tents
‘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)

Transportation

charterflight from Whitehorse to Inconnu Lodge – Day 1
charterflight from Inconnu Lodge to Divide Lake – Day 2
motorboat shuttle from Nahanni Butte (Ttenáágó) to our take out on the Liard River – Day 23
van shuttle to Fort Simpson – Day 23
ground transfers to Ft. Simpson airport – Day 24