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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. Nearest
Town: Pangnirtung
- 85km by boat or land to south 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. 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 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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