Canoeing the Yukon from Dawson to Eagle

A road trip from Fairbanks Alaska to Dawson Yukon then floating the river back down to Eagle Alaska.
My Canoe: Venture Afon
Scott's Canoe: Nova Craft Prospector 15
Primary Camera: Drift HD Ghost

[@squangan]

I did that Dawson to Eagle round trip several times on the luxurious Yukon Queen tour boat back in the 90’s. I don’t think it operates anymore however.

[@escapewithjay]

I would love to paddle the "entire" yukon river. It would be my ultimate dream trip

[@kevinholton731]

A true Alaskan. Calls the highway by its name and not route number. Broken windshield. Brings back memories. I've driven those roads before even into Dawson and always wanted to do that float trip. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@viktorponomarev]

Привет, я уже 1,5 месяцев в Доусон сити. Долго , сюда добирался из России😊😊😊🖐🖐🖐🏻 Я с вами, будем дружить🤝🤝🤝😊😊

[@lifesahobby]

Nice tour thanks

[@susankokas6257]

This was lovely. Hope you enjoyed a few Canadian Whiskeys!

[@johndeguise8494]

Great video! What is the length of the Blue Prospector?

[@johndeguise8494]

Sorry I just saw comment it's a Prospector 15. Thanks for doing the video.

[@philschaefer4651]

@@johndeguise8494 You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@cargocurtis5933]

what was the total distance paddled? and how many hours the river total?

[@philschaefer4651]

Total river distance was 105 miles. The river was running high and faster than normal so we only had about 12 hrs total paddling time. GPS shows we were doing over 15mph several times. A couple friends of mine did it 2 days after us in pack rafts and only took 2 days.

[@peakaweek]

Nice vid! How long did the shuttle take?

[@philschaefer4651]

Thanks. it was about a 5 hour drive between Eagle and Dawson, including construction delays and border crossing.

[@chrisdyer6370]

16 out of 24 minutes driving! What a load of crap. Should be called 'Driving to the Yukon'.

[@philschaefer4651]

You're not wrong. 4 days of driving for 2-1/2 on the river.

[@markatkinson2421]

Great video of your trip!

[@kknenglois9185]

Hi Phil 🙏😇 Great video 🥰🥰 Amazing place ❤️😍

[@jaycable9625]

Nice, looks like a fun trip!

[@philschaefer4651]

Yes indeed. Looked like you had a good trip too, if a bit more ambitions than mine.

[@jaycable9625]

@@philschaefer4651 If you want to do Eagle to Circle next year and need company let me know, I would love to float that section next! In something other than a packraft, though, ha!

[@philschaefer4651]

@@jaycable9625 Actually, the section I'd like to do next would be Quiet Lake, down the Big Salmon River to the Yukon then taking out at Carmacks or Dawson. I have a kayak you can borrow if you want.

[@jaycable9625]

@@philschaefer4651 That sounds fun, we should talk about it next summer, I would love to float that!