Overview
The Tat Day Run starts on the Blanchard River just off the Haines Highway and runs through the Traditional Territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. Meeting the Tatshenshini after 6.5km, the run continues north to the Take Out at Dalton Post for a total of 24km of whitewater. This Yukon favourite provides various play features, incredible canyon views, and excitement at the Big 3 Rapids (Rock Garden, Big C, Twin Holes). There will be a club trip on both Saturday & Sunday.
The Tat consists of mostly class II to III+, an ideal level for rafts, pack rafts, and whitewater kayakers with a solid roll (NOTE: There will not be a possibility of jumping in the raft for the "Big 3" this year. If you aren't comfortable running them in a kayak, take a packraft!). YCKC will be bringing a raft for those interested in rafting on Saturday depending on member interest and water levels.
If you need to borrow YCKC gear, you can pick it up from the YCKC Bins on Thursday, August 6th at 6:30 PM and return on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:30 PM. For space in the raft, or to borrow packrafts please reserve on this form. If you miss out, packraft rentals are available at Yukan Canoe and Tatshenshini Expediting.
Please remember that all participants must have a current YCKC Membership, sign a 26/27 waiver, have the appropriate gear and enough food and water for a full day on the river.
*This is not a guided trip but in the spirit of friends leading friends*
Nearest Town: Haines Junction
Camping Suggestion: Tat Camp Meadow (Drive into Tat Camp, drive to the bottom of the hill and you will see a road with a YCKC sign on the left that goes to the camping).
Section: Blanchard River to Dalton Post - Tatshenshini Day Trip Run
Event Length: Two Days. Day Run each day, the run consists of ~4-6 hours on the water.
Shuttle Length: Provided by Tatshenshini Expediting
River Description: Class II/III with three larger rapids stacked up that are Class III+ (depending on water level).
Craft Types: Whitewater kayaks, pack rafts, YCKC raft
Map: Tat Camp and Camping
Paddling Map: Tat Paddling Maps
Details
Saturday, August 8th
11 AM: Rendezvous at Tat Camp
12 AM: Safety Talk and then get on the river
7 PM: Dinner and campfire at Tat Camp Meadow - if you can, please bring an appy or desert and group games if you have them!
Sunday, August 9th
10 AM: Rendezvous at Tat Camp
11 AM: Safety Talk and then get on the river
Questions? Contact the trip coordinator, Simon K, at simonkerk7@gmail.com for additional information.