Outfitting and Rentals
Black Feather specialises in guided, fully-outfitted
canoe trips. We are set up to deliver a high
degree of service and expertise to participants
on our guided
trips.
Our menus, specialised
equipment, staffing and logistics are designed
with this focus in mind.
We are able to provide a certain degree of support
for groups planning a self-guided trip on the Nahanni
but only with minimal personal service.
The following
are available to self-guided trips:
Rental of canoes,
canoe accessories, and some camping equipment.
Shuttle service from Blackstone Landing
to Fort Simpson.
Self-guided groups are responsible
for arranging their own:
Departure date with Nahanni National Park.
Charter flights to the river: South
Nahanni Air, Wolverine Air, Simpson Air.
We recommend that self-guided groups consider the
following for safety reasons:
- A minimum of 3 canoes;
- Whitewater canoeing / tripping
skill level equivalent to ORCKA Moving Water
level 1 and Canoe Tripping 2 for participants;
- Swiftwater
Rescue Technician Certification for at least one
member of the group;
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
for at least one member of the group;
- Satellite phone
on the trip.
Rentals - Canoe and Camping Equipment
Black Feather has a limited amount of the following available
for rent on a first come / first serve basis. All equipment must be picked up
from, and returned to, the South Nahanni Airways base in Ft. Simpson. Please
see table below for rates:
| CANOE,
ACCESSORIES, & CAMPING EQUIPMENT RENTALS |
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
COST
PER WEEK* |
Canoes |
17’ ABS/Royalex
Trailhead or Nova Craft Prospector (incl. nylon
spray deck, knee pads & carrying yoke) |
$275
per Canoe |
Paddles |
Aquabound composite
paddles
(specify 54”, 56”, 58”, 60” or
62”) |
$10 per Paddle |
Paddles |
Mohawk paddles
- Aluminium / abs plastic
(specify 54”, 57”, 60” or 63”) |
$5
per Paddle |
PFD’s |
Canoe personal
flotation devices
(specify XS, S, M, L, XL) |
$10 per PFD |
Throwbags |
With minimum
20 meters of floating rope (minimum of 1 per canoe
required by law) |
$5 per Rope |
Wetsuits |
3 mil neoprene
farmer john / farmer jane style (specify men's
or woman's, sizes S - XXL) |
$25 per Suit |
Barrel
Packs |
60 litre waterproof,
animal resistant pack with harness |
$20 per Barrel |
Firebox |
Collapsable
metal environmental firebox (Note: required by
the National Park for all open fires) |
$10 per Box |
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* Minimum rental of 2 weeks on all items.
25% deposit required with reservation. Balance due 60 days prior to your trip.
To make a reservation for rental equipment, please contact
Black Feather.
Nahanni
Shuttle
The Nahanni Shuttle offers a pick up of paddlers and canoes from Blackstone Landing or Lindberg’s Landing and transfer to Ft. Simpson. The Nahanni Shuttle uses a 15 passenger van outfitted with dualie rear wheels and an enhanced suspension for stability and safety, and a heavy duty canoe trailer. Maximum capacity for this van is 12 passengers, gear and canoes. Driving time from Blackstone / Lindbergs is approx. 2.5 hours depending on road conditions and the ferry schedule at the Liard River.
| 2009 SHUTTLE
RATES |
FROM |
TO |
RATES |
Lindberg
/ Blackstone Landing |
Fort
Simpson |
-
$175.00 per person / $1,050.00 minimum charge
per trip
- add $125 per trip if overnight required at
Blackstone Landing
|
Ft.
Simpson
Airport |
Fort Simpson |
$20.00
per person / minimum $120.00 per trip |
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* To reserve your shuttle, please contact
Black Feather.
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