Peel River Watershed
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The Peel watershed is one of the last great wilderness regions in the world.
There are no mines or oil/gas developments. There are no permanent residents except for the community of Fort McPherson on its northern tip. There are no roads other than the Dempster Highway that cuts through its western flank.
Serving as the northern anchor for North America’s Rocky Mountain range, the Peel is at the far reaches of the Yellowstone to Yukon conservation initiative. Its landscape is a rich blend of impressive peaks, fast-flowing rivers and alpine tundra that’s home to a vast array of wildlife such as grizzly bears, caribou, sheep, wolves and moose.
The watershed’s treasure-trove includes fossils, mineral licks, waterfalls, and even mammoth remains. First Nations people recognized the region’s wealth long ago. Goldseekers, trappers and mining promoters soon followed. More recently wilderness adventurers have discovered its wonders.
Protecting vast tracts of unspoiled land, like the Peel watershed, is becoming more urgent than ever. Many groups and individuals are working hard to preserve this world-class watershed from industrial development – mines, roads, pipelines, railways.
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Camp along the Wind River
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Discovering mammoth tusks
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One pool drop of a waterfall on the lower Snake River
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The waters of the Hart carry few paddlers
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The braids of the Wind River beckon
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The Bonnet Plume caribou roam the Snake River valley
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Inside the Peel River Canyon
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Hiking to a sheep cave
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Clouds burst from Mount Royal
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Finding fossils on the lower Snake River
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Related information and links:
Walden's Guiding
Box 10402
Whitehorse, YT
Canada Y1A 7A1
Phone 867-667-7040
Email info@waldensguiding.com
