STEVE BANKS OUTDOORS

Steve first ran this trip over twenty years ago, charting a route through the wild and unspoilt landscape of the far north west of Scotland long before current providers had identified its potential. This five day self-sufficient trip takes you into a stunningly beautiful area; an experience enhanced by the absence of other people, roads, buildings and artificial light. It is suitable for those with some paddling experience as well as those new to canoeing who are paddling tandem with a competent partner. The actual route will depend on the conditions at the time, though the intention will be to include a day to relax or to ascend one of the fortress like Torridonian mountains arrayed around you. Call Steve to discuss the trip if you’re interested.

“Steve, … And to say a huge thank you for the trip – I may stop smiling at some point!! Now to go shopping for a proper fire lighter and some waterproof trousers!”

Kathy Haw, Knaresborough

Steve put on a new trip in 2021 to Harris and Lewis, an area little visited by canoeists; though with 15% of the UK’s surface freshwater, a myriad of freshwater lochs and long and protected sea lochs Steve is able to provide a fantastic Hebridean canoe journey.  This five day self-sufficient adventure journey will take you into remote and beautiful areas where you can experience precipitous mountains, extensive flow country and rich wildlife – whilst standing an excellent chance of having the whole place to yourself, free from artificial light and noise.  As with Steve’s other canoe trips this adventure is suitable for those with some paddling experience as well as those new to canoeing who are paddling tandem with a competent partner. The actual route and overnight camping points will depend on the conditions at the time, though the intention will be to include a day to relax or to walk in the mountains arrayed around you. Call Steve to discuss the trip if you’re interested.

“Hi Steve, Thank you so much for the trip. It’s really special to be able to see these last few remaining wild places – and isn’t Lewis wild! We were really well looked after and supported by you … and at no time did I feel worried, especially when we had to sit the storm out. It was almost free headspace time, and a mere inconvenience in the grand scheme of things. What an experience!”

Judy Podd, Essex

YUKON 2024

• The Wind River in the remote and beautiful Yukon wilderness
• Steve Banks and Martin McCarthy, both BC Guides and Guide trainers, with 60 years combined experience, running your trip
• Spectacular float plane rides to and from the river

This canoe expedition will travel north into the Arctic on the Wind River from its headwaters in the Yukon over two weeks in July 2024.  The Wind River is a spectacular trip through the northern Canadian wild lands offering wonderful paddling, stunning scenery, incredible wildlife and the opportunity for days off to hike the surrounding peaks and relax in camp.  We will be entirely self-sufficient paddling tandem expedition canoes.  Land and float plane transportation to and from the river from Whitehorse is included, as are the first and last night’s accommodation in Whitehorse.  Outfitting and food are provided during the trip – you will only need your personal clothing and camping gear (though this latter equipment can also be hired for a small supplement). The trip is suitable for competent canoeists on grade 2 water and those less experienced who are paddling with a competent partner. We are currently finalising details with outfitters and transportation services and will provide full information soon.  In the meantime we hope you’re interested, please call to talk to us about the trip.

This canoe expedition will travel from Lac au Barrage to Fort Coulonge over two weeks. It travels through remote northern Quebec and will entail a self-sufficient trip paddling tandem through stunning wilderness. Outfitting and food are provided during the trip as is transport to the start and accommodation on the first and last evening. The trip is suitable for competent canoeists and those less experienced (including children) who are paddling with a competent partner (parent). Please see the supplementary information and call for a discussion if you’re interested. It should be the trip of a lifetime!