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Ski crossing on the Great Slave Lake
Ski crossing on the Great Slave Lake
Ski crossing on the Great Slave Lake
Ski crossing on the Great Slave Lake
Ski crossing on the Great Slave Lake
Ski crossing on the Great Slave Lake
The gateway to the Great North
Crossing on skis of the Great Slave Lake which is located in the Northwest Territories of Canada. 150 Kilometers route in the second largest lake in Canada and the deepest in North America. Puerta de entrada a la espesa taiga canadiense y una de las mejores zonas del mundo para ver auroras boreales. Gateway to the dense Canadian taiga and one of the best areas in the world to watch northern lights.
Our starting point will be the small town of Fort Resolution. This settlement dates from 1786 and for centuries was the center of the fur trade between the white men and Indians of the Chipewyan and Metis culture. The beginning of the journey will be the Slave River Delta in the south end of Slave Lake. The coast is pure colonization of the vast Canadian taiga, the perpetual forest of pine, birch and other northern trees.

During the time of the voyage, we will be in a deserted environment. During the day we will be accompanied by an endless white line on the horizon and during the night by the Northern Lights. This area of the planet is one of the best in the world to observe this light phenomenon. In the middle of the lake is actually the perfect place to watch them in all their glory by the absence of any light pollution.
 
Guided by the sun, the compass or GPS we will cross, day by day, the lake to Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. A city founded by gold fever. La vieja ciudad todavía conserva el encanto de aquellos tiempos ya lejanos. The old city still retains the charm of those already distant times.
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TRAVEL PROGRAM

Day 1
Flight to Toronto. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
Flight Toronto - Yellowknife. Overnight in hostel or bed and breakfast.

Day 3
Day in Yellowknife to prepare the equipment and gear. Overnight in hostel or bed and breakfast.

Day 4
Load of all gear, food, fuel and equipment on a bus that will take us to Fort Resolution on the southern tip of Great Slave Lake. Beginning of the ski crossing north direction to Yellowknife. Overnight in tent.

Days 5 to 11
Ski crossing of the Great Slave Lake. Nights in tent.

Day 12
Arrival in Yellowknife and end of the journey. Overnight in hostel or bed and breakfast.

Day 13
Free time to visit the city of Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories. Overnight in hostel or bed and breakfast.

Day 14
Flight Yellowknife -Toronto. Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 15
Flight Toronto - home.

WARNING

This trip is an expedition where unforeseen circumstances may occur and therefore the program is subject to change on the ground for weather reasons, logistical matters, ice and snow conditions or force majeure.

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DATES

March 2022

PRICE

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RESERVATION

Before 90 days of the trip: 50% of the trip price + flights. After 90 days: 100% + flights

MINIMUM GROUP

6 People

INCLUDED

- 1 Arctic World guide.
- 2 Nights hotel in Toronto.
- 4 Nights accommodation in a hostel or bed and breakfast in Yellowknife.
- Transfer to the starting point of the crossing near Fort Resolution.
- All meals during the crossing of the lake.
 Specific polar equipment rental during the expedition.
- Travel insurance.
- 1 Piece of baggage of 20 kilogrames as a personal luggage. 

NOT INCLUDED

- Flights to Yellowknife and return.
- Air taxes.
- Meals in Toronto and Yellowknife.
- Meals on transfers and airports.
- Extra accommodation nights and extra meals in Toronto and Yellowknife because of delays due to weather conditions, strikes at airports and any other causes beyond the Arctic World.
- Costs of air excess weight in personal baggage.

SUPPLEMENTS

NOTES

- Group: 6 to 12 people.
- Due to severe limitations on weight permited on aircrafts, it is important not to carry as personal baggage over 15 kilos per person.

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