Auyuittuq National Park
Akshayuk Pass

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. .
Nearest Town:	Pangnirtung - 85km by boat or land to south Qikitarjuaq (Broughton Island) - 32km by boat to north Iqaluit - 300km by air to southwest .
Access Options:	Somewhat complex (but well worth it): fly to Iqaluit, fly to Pangnirtung or Qikitarjuaq depending on route, boat to north or south end of Pass .
About This Map:	Area: Covers the entire Pass 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. Also a small-scale map of the entire Park. Scale: 1:65,000. 25m contours 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! 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. Item #AM0893 - $19.95 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 Call Chrismar at 905-852-6151 .

Why Go:
One of the world's greatest long distance backpacking trips takes place through a glacier-edged valley on Baffin Island. The Akshayuk Pass, formerly known as Pangnirtung Pass, is an extraordinary 100-km trek through a land recently vacated by glaciers - though they line the edges of the valley and send fingers of ice creeping into the edges of it. Mountains over 2000 metres high line a route through the finest scenery in North America. In 2004 Outside Magazine voted the Auyuittuq Backpacking trip one of the top "Trips Of A Lifetime".

For details to help you plan and enjoy this extraordinary trip get our waterproof Adventure Map® or call Chrismar at 905-852-6151.