York Boat Photo of the Day – Mr. GQ

August 31st, 2011

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The Amazing Crew! Andre Pittard

Andre spent most of the trip with no shirt and no shoes on (good thing there were no restaurants!). He was often our anchorman (pulling or holding the boat with a rope) and also seemed to find his way into a lot of mud.

York Boat Photo of the Day – The Farm Boy

August 30th, 2011

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The Amazing Crew! Greg Nichiporik

Greg was only with us a couple of days, but we appreciated his hard work and easy-going attitude. He was a valuable member of the team!

York Boat Photo of the Day – The Powerhouse

August 29th, 2011

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The Amazing Crew! Tim Heemskerk

Tim the Powerhouse had the incredible ability to pour on the power one minute and nap the next.


Photo courtesy of GeoTourism Canada.

York Boat Photo of the Day – The Metis

August 28th, 2011

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The Amazing Crew! Cheryll Welke

Always strong and beautiful, Cheryll Welke. She wears the red sash because of her Metis heritage.


Photo courtesy of GeoTourism Canada.

York Boat Photo of the Day – The Gentleman

August 27th, 2011

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The Amazing Crew! Jack Twells

Jack the Gentleman. If he looks a little tired, don't blame him! We rowed for 4 hours with only short breaks to get to Fort Vermilion on time.


Photo courtesy of GeoTourism Canada.

York Boat Photo of the Day – Unloading

August 26th, 2011

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Unloading the boat at the dock in Fort Vermilion.


Photo courtesy of GeoTourism Canada.

York Boat Photo of the Day – Group Photo

August 25th, 2011

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After a few short speeches, there were photo ops. This is the crew with some Mackenzie County counsellors.


Photo courtesy of GeoTourism Canada.

York Boat Photo of the Day – Fort Vermilion Reception

August 24th, 2011

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Chatting with the crowds that came to see us.

York Boat Photo of the Day – Metis Jigging

August 23rd, 2011

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Some Metis girls danced for us, and of course, our Metis crew member joined in! (wearing the red sash) And isn't that a sweet little boy?

York Boat Photo of the Day – Arrival in Fort Vermilion

August 22nd, 2011

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There was quite a crowd of people to meet us in Fort Vermilion when we arrived!