#turnback canyon

[dknuth]

Alsek River - Turnback Canyon

The next day was portage day.  The river passes through Turnback Canyon here and it is unrunnable, at least in rafts.  A few brave and skilled souls have made it through in kayaks. 

So we had to partially dissemble the rafts and have a helicopter lift us over the Canyon.  It took six trips: three of people and three with gear in slings below the helicopter.  

Flying over the canyon it was clear why we portaged.