Upper Stikine

Submitted by sconnoll on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 14:28
Canada›British Columbia›North Inland
Submitter & Author Information
Route submitted by: 
Stephen Connolly
Trip Date : 
August 10-18 2023
Location Map: 
Additional Route Information
Distance: 
270 km
Duration: 
9 days
Loop Trip: 
No
Portage Information
No. of portages: 
3
Total Portage Distance: 
3000 m
Longest Portage: 
1000 m
Difficulty Ratings
River Travel: 
Intermediate
Lake Travel: 
Novice
Portaging: 
Moderate
Remoteness: 
Advanced
Background Trip Info
Water Levels: 
Low
Route Description
Access to Put-In Information: 

We flew from Dease Lake to Happy Lake with BCYukon Air.

Happy Lake is a great starting point.  Portage out of happy lake is a bit challenging

Technical Guide: 

2023 fires came close to the Chapea portage but did not affect it. 

Upstream of Chuckchida confluence expect logjams. 2023: River Right chanels are completely blocked, River Left chanel requires a carry over and some careful maneuvering

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