Snowmobile Guiding,

Custom Trips & Workshops

Snowmobile Guiding

Travel safely and confidently through Thaidene Nëné with a Dene Knowledge holder who has travelled these routes all his life.

Herman offers snowmobile guiding services for individuals and small groups looking to travel on Łutsël K’é Dene homelands — including from Yellowknife to Łutsël K’é, Edacho Kué (Artillery Lake), and other traditional routes.

As a skilled harvester and land-traveller, Herman provides guidance on safe routes, ice conditions, weather, and navigation, along with opportunities for animal viewing and learning about the cultural and historical significance of the places you pass through — where Dene people have lived and travelled since time immemorial.

Requirements for Guests:

  • Must supply their own snowmobiles, gear, fuel, and food

  • Prior experience traveling by snowmobile in winter conditions

  • Ability to self-evacuate in the event of an emergency

  • Respect for Dene laws, land, and protocols

Custom routes and trip lengths can be planned depending on conditions, goals, and seasonal timing.


Trip Duration

1-5 Days


January-April (weather permitting)

Dates


Advanced. Must be familiar with long hours of travel on skidoo, breaking trail if needed, navigating in poor weather, providing, using and maintaining your own gear and emergency equipment.

Difficulty Level


3 days: $700

5 days: $975

Pricing (2-4 people)


Guests must provide all their own gear and emergency equipment including: snowmobile, clothing x2 for weather up to -40c, emergency communication device, food and tools.

Gear

School and Community Workshops

Herman is passionate about sharing his knowledge with his community.

He also offers customized workshops for school groups—reach out anytime, we’d love to chat.

Custom Trips

Herman has a story for every bay and corner of the East Arm—the trip possibilities are endless. Reach out to talk about your dream experience in Thaidene Nëné.