Join Stellar Descents for an unparalleled Babine and Skeena River adventure. This six day river rafting experience meets in Smithers  and takes you through one of British Columbia's most beautiful parks, Babine River Provincial Park. From the snow packed peaks and calm waters of Nilkitkwa Lake, through the bountiful rapids, and intimate canyons this trip offers epics views. Keep your eyes peeled for a grizzly bear fishing for salmon and eagles or osprey soaring overhead. Take the opportunity to connect with nature on a side hike, embrace a relaxing afternoon by a waterfall, and unwind nightly under the stars.  If it's the exhilaration of rushing whitewater that gets you going, then you won't be disappointed, the Babine and Skeena have the best of everything. From technical boulder gardens, to pristine canyons there is little this river doesn't have. Leave cell service and society behind while the guide takes care of your daily needs, making this an adventure of a lifetime.

6 days and 5 nights, with approximately 3-4 hours of rafting per day.
A total rafting distance of approximately 129 km (80 miles) throughout the expedition.

Class I- I​V • ​6 days
 Meet in Smithers BC
$3299+gst per person
Go with only your crew make the Trip a Private Booking*
 *Private bookinGS include up to 6 people for $19,700 additional guests up to a total of 10 added at $3099 per person all fees are subject to 5% gst.
 13+ YEARS OF AGE AND WEIGH OVER 90 LBS. No prior rafting experience is required. All prices are n CAD

Stellar Descents provides everything you need for an incredible 6-day experience:
  • Safety Instruction, training, and leadership from expert rafting guides.
  • Rafting/ Emergency gear; wetsuits, life jackets, helmets, splash top, booties. Dry bags to keep all your clothes and personal items secure and dry.
  • Multi-course delicious meals: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, snacks & beverages.
  • All necessary park permits and entrance fees
  • All transfers between Smithers, British Columbia, and the River.
  • Complimentary photos (online)
NOT INCLUDED:
  • Personal Clothing*
  • Personal Toiletries*
  • Personal Camping Gear* (can be rented) 
  • Rafters are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Smithers, BC, both before and after the trip 
  • Rafters are responsible for Hotel or alternate accommodations on Day 0 (Check in Night) & Day 6 after we take off the river and return to Smithers. 

*Detailed lists will be provided along with other key information in your pre trip package.
Participants must be 19 years of age to sign our waiver form. If participants are under the age of 19 years, their waiver form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.​
All participants are required to sign a waiver in order to join any trip provided by Stellar Descents. 

ITINERARY 

OFF-RIVER ARRIVAL DAY:         

Welcome to Smithers!  
This Northern British Columbia gem is home to endless adventures. 
If time is a luxury you can afford, it would be well spent arriving a few days earlier and exploring this vast playground. 
5 Pm: Meet your Stellar Guide Team to discuss gear, safety, and trip logistics.
Day ONE: 
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Look out the shuttle window, you may catch your first glimpse of salmon and the grizzlies feeding on them. After launching the raft we will enjoy a mellow paddle to our first site. 
While camp is set up bask in the scenery and enjoy refreshments with your new rafting family. Feast upon a delectable dinner served by your guides and get ready for bed as the soothing sound of the river lulls you to sleep.
Day TWO: 
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Today you will feel as though you are truly leaving all your modern-day worries behind. Wake up to the smell of breakfast, listen to the sound of the water, and take in the views of the untouched forest surrounding you.
Try to keep count of all the bald eagles you see today, it will be challenging. As we depart on calm waters refining our technique along the way we end the day with moderate rapids. 
Camp for the evening is nestled between two tributaries. Enjoy the fire with a beverage, reflecting on the untouched beauty you’re immersed in. After a hot dinner, you’ll be torn between sleep and watching the stars above.
Day THREE: 
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The thrill of paddling whitewater begins today on the Babine! 
Your experienced guides will lead you through Pinball Alley a sustained section of Class 3 rapids; followed by Babine Canyon a stunning contrast of black rock walls against the brilliantly blue river. 
End your day at a crowd-favorite camp, the area sits next to a beautiful waterfall in the middle of the canyon. You will feel exhilarated and exhausted after such a stellar day!

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Day FOUR: 
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Today Is THE DAY; big drops and crazy lines! Feeling comfortable in the raft and ready for more adventure we will experience it all in this section. 
Beginning with the aptly named Grizzly Drop this rapid section is often shared with grizzlies feeding on salmon. 
Followed immediately by Sphincter One & Two (use your imagination)!
As we end the day with an exciting kilometer-long Class 4 stretch in the narrow mouth of Kisgegas Canyon we will land in camp with many stories to share around a hot dinner by the fire.

​Day FIVE: 

We leave the Babine behind us and enter the wide-open Skeena River. Known for its high volume and big waves this day guarantees you will get wet as your raft goes rides through it all.
Leaving the big water behind, we travel through coastal rock and cedars along the shore to our final riverside camp of the trip. With so many stories to share it’s tough to leave the fire to head to bed knowing the trip is coming to an end.
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Day SIX: 
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Experiences such as this fill your soul with memories for life. As we head back into civilization you will cross under a big bridge and begin to encounter other signs of human life; the first in almost a week. 
Passing through Kispiox look for the totem poles lining the shores, they stand honouring their ancestors. Use this time to reflect on what life would have been like back then. 
Landing in Hazelton the shuttle awaits to take you back to Smithers for a hot shower, dinner, and drinks with your crew for one last night.
By providing a quality experience, fair compensation to our guides and top notch equipment we stand behind the value provided with our pricing listed.  
We look forward to taking you on a Stellar Descent down the river!