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Auyuittuq
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Features: Extraordinary
backpacking/ski destination, 100km-long glacial
valley crossing a portion of Baffin island in
northern Canada, minimal facilities (emergency
shelters), remote access by boat (or in winter by
ski), challenging physical requirements for some
routes, self-sufficiency required, extraordinary
scenery, little wildlife, popular extreme
rockclimbing destination, clean air and water,
fascinating northern culture in access towns of
Pangnirtung and Qikitarjuaq. Nearest
Town: Pangnirtung
- 85km by boat or land to south Access
Options: Somewhat
complex (but well worth it): fly to Iqaluit, then
fly to Pangnirtung (south end of route) or continue
on by plane to Qikitarjuaq (north end of route).
If
hiking or skiing from the south end of the Pass
north to Summit Lake and back, then you will need
to take an outfitters boat or hike 85km to Overlord
at the south end of Pass, and go back to
Pangnirtung the same way when your trip through the
Pass is complete. In winter you'll take a
snowmobile or ski. If
hiking or skiing from the north end of the Pass all
the way to the south end, then you will need to
take an outfitters boat 32km from Qikitarjuaq (also
known as Broughton Island) to the north end of
Pass. Once you reach the south end of the Pass
you'll take a boat or hike further south to
Pangnirtung. In winter you'll take a snowmobile or
ski to and from the ends of the Pass. About
This Map: Area:
Covers the entire Pass in extraordinary
topographic detail (far greater than any other map
in existence). We also include a smaller map of the
entire park as well as detailed maps of the two
towns (Pangnirtung and Qikiqtarjuaq) closely
associated with the route - even though they are
many kilometres away you will go through at least
one of them on your plane/boat
journey. Scale:
1:65,000. 25m contours Note:
If you are planning to ONLY walk or ski the Pass,
and go nowhere else in the larger Park (which is
difficult to access), then you will NOT need any
other maps besides The Adventure Map®. For the
Akshayuk Pass route, Government National
Topographic Series (NTS) 1:250,000 scale maps are
NOT useful or complete coverage, NTS 1:50,000 maps
are very dated and not complete coverage. Plus
you'll need buy a lot of NTS maps to cover the same
area that just this one Chrismar Adventure Map®
covers. Includes:
our detailed topographic map of the Pass from end
to end plus points of interest, emergency
facilities, glaciers with amount of recession,
glacial streams, moraines, suggested route and
extraordinary vegetation and landscape detail, PLUS
text and photos about the area including natural
& human history, park facilities, route
suggestions, getting to the area, permits and
procedures, recommended equipment, weather, safety
concerns, contact info, and more. Even a
mini-Inuktitut lesson.The ideal guide! And made by
people who have actually been there (that's
Christine on the cover during our field survey trip
down the entire Pass-Mark was behind the
camera). In
a land not without its hazards, this Adventure
Map®, which has been adopted by the Park as
their official map and safety guide, is an
essential tool for planning the logistically
challenging trip, and for the 5 to 14 day trip
itself. Various routes are possible, with numerous
sites well worth seeing along the way. P.S.
this one is a little more expensive than others in
our series due to the logistical challenge and
expense of making it, and the low volume likely to
be sold. Just a couple hundred people visit this
place each year. It's that
extraordinary! For
an idea of the kinds of features you can see on our
maps and some sample close-up sections go to our
Features/Samples
page. For
More Info: Contact
Auyuittuq National Park at 867-473-2500. They can
help with a current list of licensed outfiitters,
permit costs, current trail conditions,
etc. Call
Chrismar at 905-852-6151 to order a map and for
trip planning assistance. For details to help you plan and enjoy this extraordinary trip get our waterproof Adventure Map® or call Chrismar at 905-852-6151. |
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