Canoe the Thlewiaza River from Nueltin Lake towards Hudson Bay - battling record high water and fierce winds. The group sees historic trading posts, abandoned ...

Watch Video: For the past few years, my far north paddling partner and I have kept a rather fluid list of Arctic rivers and routes that we haven’t yet ...

As a far north paddler, I’ve looked for ways to make my traveling outfit more concise and less expensive to ship while still meeting the demands of canoeing ...

Camping on the wide open tundra. All photos courtesy Brian Johnston. Tents Pack a good four season or expedition tent—the winds in the far north can be ...

Sometimes, dragging a canoe is the only option to get it across a frozen lake. Canoes The most common canoes are 17-foot ABS or Royalex models. They provide ...

Even though the far north is a desert environment, rainy days happen. Look closely and you'll see the angle of the rain. All photos courtesy Brian Johnston. ...

Wash day in the Far North: Extra rope and clothes pins make for a unique clothesline. Photos courtesy Brian Johnston. I wear one set of everyday clothes ...

A far north kitchen. Photos courtesy Brian Johnston. Kitchen gear depends on the menu and food. I usually start the day with cold granola, hot oatmeal, ...

Making your own maps is a great way to be more involved in route planning and it improves your understanding of maps. You can spend time during the cold ...

Kite flying is a great activity for wind-bound or layover days. Photos by Brian Johnston. Whether you're wind and weather bound, or simply exploring, a few ...

There are numerous ways to organize and pack for a far north canoe trip. My system employs a daypack for items I want to access in the canoe, and tent pack and ...