Mackenzie River

Submitted by: Steve Adams

June, 2025

 

WOW, what a difference a few days make - from rainy and 40’s the week before, to (mostly) sunny and 70’s & 80’s a few days later. For those who made the trip to the Mackenzie in June they found wonderful boating conditions (2,000 cfs), stunning (free) camping in an old growth forest with a large creek flowing by them, met up with old friends and established new friendships, and nearby hot springs for those who chose to relax a bit more.

Over our three days of rafting, group size was excellent with perhaps 13-16 rafters/kayakers each day. The Ollalie section was runnable and a challenging run it is. Only one boater got (temporarily) stuck one day, everything else was smooth as silk. Perhaps we’ll see you there next year??