Broken Skull-Nahanni River

Naatsihchoh Nahanni National Park NWT (Black Feather)

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.

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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!

Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All trips 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
Wed. July 2 - Thurs. July 24, 2025	$10,695 CAD	Book Now

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Accommodation

21 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson – Day 22

Meals

all meals & snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 22 lunch
Dinner on Day 22 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 – 2 per tent
‘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

charter float plane flight from Norman Wells to Divide Lake – Day 1
boat & van shuttle to Fort Simpson – Day 22
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Norman Wells
ground transfers between Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane docks in Norman Wells & Fort Simpson