Back River

Wilderness Tripping
#1

Considering this trip. Anyone traveled this river?

#2

No but there is an extensive trip report
and coordinates of rapids here



http://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=31348&hilit=back+river

#3

I see that report
Yes I see that. Thanks. I’m just trying to id folks that have been on the river.

#4

here
Haven’t yet, check our the info and trip reports in the Canadian canoe routes website…tins if info.

Robert Perkins was the.first to.solo it in a canoe in the 80’s you can read his.book and even order the dvd called " into the great solitude". You can buy it n read more on his website

WWW.gotrob.com

A few other trip dvds too there…good stuff

Get hold of Samuel hearns journals and books online…first to do that river in late 1700’s

#5

I think you are on the wrong website
I have met some locals who have done it but they do not post.

#6

Thanks
yea - this is not the best place for this river, I realize that - thanks for the input.

#7

Captain Back
I would recommend the book: Narrative Of The Arctic Land Expedition To The North Of The Great Fish River In The Years 1833, 1834, And 1835 by Captain Back, R.N.



You can download a free OCR version to a Nook, Kindle, or PC. It’s a fascinating read and is the book which prompted Perkins to go on his solo.



There is also a youtube video:

One Man’s Journey Part I: Into the Great Solitude - PREVIEW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-_TI2Hw29o

#8

Back river experience
Come to this event and I know there will be at least 2 people who have done the Back River.



http://www.canoe-kayak.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=709151&item_id=195996

#9

closer to home go to the Wilderness

– Last Updated: Jan-28-12 11:59 AM EST –

Canoe Symposium in Toronto mid February and find Allan Jacobs and Marilyn Sprissler. Undoubtedly there will be a dozen or so others. Some 700 people attend and there is a locator service for messages.

http://wcsymposium.com/

You may also find someone who has paddled the Back at the Wilderness Paddlers Gathering in Vermont in March at Hulbert Outdoor Center.

#10

I just looked up the schedule for
Wilderness Paddlers Gathering and there will be a presentation on the Back River by Peter Marshall who has done the trip and the setting encourages your participation.



http://www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert-outdoor-center/community-programs/outdoor-conferences/wilderness-paddlers-gathering/

#11

And its just 15 minutes up I91a
from my home. I will try to attend. After some reading I’m beginning to think this river may not be the best choice at this stage of my life. Have to think on it.

#12

heh heh you cannot just drop in
Attendance is limited… (seems the fire marshal limits occupancy) I recommend registering and attending even if you don’t do that river now.

#13

your right
Yes I should. I think I would enjoy the folks at this gathering. Lot of experience up north for sure.

#14

back river
try checking out writer/filmmaker robert perkins “into the great solitude” available from www.der.org-you can see the trailer on utube-that and “talking to angels”-are both about his trips there and were on pbs,- .j