12 Issues to Know When Planning Your Journey

I’ve been planning and executing distant, multi-week paddling journeys in northern Canada and Alaska for 16 years. This 12 months, I’m heading to the Yukon for a solo paddling journey on the Bonnet Plume River. The Bonnet Plume is a distant “true wilderness” river surrounded by jaw-dropping surroundings that few have had the privilege of seeing—its headwaters can solely be accessed through floatplane. It’s additionally some of the demanding whitewater rivers within the territory. That may imply lots of enjoyable, however distant, advanced-level whitewater comes with a number of risks, too.

Journeys of this magnitude require correct planning, and so do shorter paddling journeys nearer to residence. Taking the time to plan a paddling journey correctly can imply the distinction between an excellent journey and a depressing—probably even life-threatening—expertise. Due to this, it’s necessary to not reduce any corners within the preparation course of.

Whether or not you’re planning an extended, extra distant journey otherwise you’re trying to get out on the water nearer to residence, this record of 12 key issues to know when making ready for a paddling journey is certain that will help you out.

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