The Alsek-Tatshenshini

The Alsek River flows southwest out of the northern reaches of British Columbia and the Yukon to join the Tatshenshini or ‘Tat’ and continue on to the Pacific Ocean at Dry Bay. The Alsek-Tat has been called the wildest river in North America due to its remote-ness. So this is often the rafting trip of choice for those looking for a more extreme dose of wilderness adventure.

Put-In: Dalton Post

Take-Out: Dry Bay

Miles: 132

Managing Agency: BC Parks

Campsites: Alsek-Tat Campsites

Links:

  • Tatshenshini-Alsek - North America's Wildest River(.pdf)
  • Looking down and across a river trip campsite with the broad river and snow covered mountains in the background
    Red and blue rafts pulled up on gravel bar, with glaciers and mountains in the distance. Gray, overcast day.
    A group of white water rafts disappearing in the distance on swift bouncy river
  • Alsek-Tatshenshini Scenery
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    Alsek-Tatshenshini Scenery
  • Alsek-Tatshenshini Scenery
    Alsek-Tatshenshini Scenery
    Alsek-Tatshenshini Scenery
  • Alsek-Tatshenshini Scenery