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AUYUITTUQ TRAVERSE --
The Auyuittuq Traverse is a two week backpacking
expedition from Broughton Island across Akshayuk
Pass to Pangnirtung. A boat takes us from Qikiqtarjuaq
(Broughton Island) to the mainland. Have your camera
ready, we may see a seal, whale, narwhal or walrus.
We hike up the Owl River Valley across moraines
and fording several creeks. High in the pass is
an awesome view of Mount Asgard thrusting through
the surrounding glaciers like a scene out of Norse
mythology.

The
flat top of its two cylindrical towers has been
the goal of climbing expeditions from around the
world. Beyond is Summit Lake where we begin our
descent of the Weasel River Valley. We reach Thor
peak soaring 1500 metres up out of the valley floor,
with the longest uninterrupted cliff in the world.
Further down we pass the Windy Lake and cross the
Arctic Circle. With much lighter packs we reach
Overlord, the end of the trail.
This
trip includes challenging river crossings, walking
on uneven terrain, some steep grades, difficult
footing and full packs for two weeks. This adventure
is a great holiday for the experienced hiker who
enjoys the challenge and likes to share this beautiful
land with the other group members.
| Skill
Level 2+ |
2012 - 16
days |

Trip Rendezvous:
Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut
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| 12-66 |
Thurs. July 26 – Fri. Aug
10 |
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| Trip
Rendezvous |
| Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut |
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| Trip
Fee |
National
Park Fee |
| $4,195.00
CAD |
$150 CAD |
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