John and Sue Smith, Saanichton, BC.

"When we flew into the Klinaklini River wilderness we had very little idea what to expect although we had seen maps and photos and had been given very complete outfitting instructions. Every moment of our week long stay was a revelation and a delight. The river was to us, magical, though we turned out to be poor fishers! And the scenery, with its astonishing diversity, was a wonder to us. We made several "nature" excursions, one a full day, to see and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. Our guide was consistently attentive to our safety and wellbeing, and through his explanations and suggestions, opened our eyes to the wonders of the world he lives in so comfortably. Meals were innovative and nutritious and the evenings relaxed, memorable and fun. Accommodations and facilities were beyond merely functional. The acid test is that we can't wait to do it again!"

Jon Stewart, Bend Oregon.

"Over the past four decades I have repeatedly returned to the Chilcotin for the ultimate in wilderness experiences. During this time I have also hiked extensively in the Himalayas of Nepal, worked as a wilderness ranger in the Oregon Cascades, enjoyed hut to hut hiking in the Alps, traveled across the savannas of East Africa and backpacked the entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail, but nowhere I have found the mix of wildlife and wilderness offered by the Klinaklini river valley. Because of the density of North American wildlife found in this remote low land valley in the heart of the Canadian Coast Range, I call it the Serengeti of the Pacific Northwest. In the early spring moose abound in the willow thickets along the river banks and bear, both grizzly and black, feed on the rich meadow bottoms. Wolf range the length of valley, wolverine summer in the alpine meadows and native trout, including Dolly Varden, abound in its streams and lakes. Over the past decade, Klinaklini Guide and Outfitters, with its comfortable wilderness accommodations, that range from a cedar lined sauna to a scenic dining room overlooking the meandering Klinaklini river, have dramatically raised the level of luxury in this remote corner of the Canadian Chilcotin. Their flotilla of boats including both quiet canoes and powered aluminum boats combine with a rugged trail to access remote corners of this sheltered cleft in the rugged coast range of Central British Columbia. This simple transportation network helps the wilderness visitor view the wildlife that migrates down to the valley floor from the dramatic glaciers and peaks that dominate every horizon. In summary, a trip to this incredibly special place rewards the wilderness traveler with some of the most remote and spectacular alpine scenery on this planet."