The results are in and the judges have spoken: here are your 2026 Iron Chefs! This year's competition was held during our guide warm-up on the Madawaska River 🛶
Members of the winning team (Romy, Matt, and Lorelie) each received a custom-made knife, as well as their names on the Iron Chef Wall, joining the ranks of the greatest creations over the years 👨‍🍳
The easy, yet comforting, “Not your Grandma’s” Chickpea Salad is officially added to our 2026 trip menus.
We can’t wait for everyone to taste a piece of Iron Chef history this season! Congratulations to all the guides and staff who participated… and better luck next year 🤪
Updates from Agguttinni: Latest photos show impressive landscapes and big smiles!
Huge thanks to @smittyonthemove for sending these shots our way.
đź“Ť Agguttinni, Nunavut
🗓️ 2027 trip departures: May 1-12, 2027
#agguttinni #ski #updates #adventure
Our Eastern guide warm-up on Ontario’s Madawaska River just wrapped up, and while we’re still waiting for the "warm" part of the warm-up to arrive, the energy is high!
The 2026 season is finally here! Keep an eye out for more content coming soon, from SRT certifications to the highly anticipated Iron Chef 2026 results!
#canoe #warmup #madawaska
Our first trip of the season is officially underway! The Agguttinni ski trip headed out on May 2 with guides @smittyonthemove and @the.tall.canadian
It might not be the warmest start to the season, but it's an exciting one!
Wishing them an incredible trip!
📸 Luna Heinlein (2025 trip participant)
đź“ŤClyde River, Nunavut
#firstone #expedition #Nunavut
A few of our guides have come up with their favorite wildlife sightings!
Here's Part 1 of this series, Stef's sighting on the Wind River (Yukon):
Back in 2019 I was guiding on the Wind River. It was my second time down the river that summer, and our group had already had a number of great animal sightings including lots of sheep. Near the end of the trip, my co-guide was leading the group through a braided section of the river, with me in the sweep boat position. He chose to head down one of the smaller braids instead of staying in the larger flow because he saw an eagle and wanted others to be able to get the sighting too. It made sense that the eagle was there, ready to scavenge, as not far around the corner there was a small island, and on it, two grizzly bears over a moose carcass! It appeared to be a mom and a cub. As soon as they spotted us the mom sent the cub to the larger land mass to get away from us, and then she stood up to get a better look at these large floating things with the tops of human bodies sticking out! As I was in the final boat, I was passing by just as she stood up and I managed to snap this photo. She finally proceeded to follow her cub, thankfully, also moving away from the group!
Thank you for sharing, Stef! You can read more stories like these in our May Newsletter (link in bio)
📸: @stefaniemcardle
📍 Wind River, Yukon, in the the traditional territory of the Gwich'in and the selected territory of the Na-cho Nyäk Dun
#bear #fromadistance #sighting
Ask anyone who’s joined us on trip: Food always tastes better when you’re in the wild!
We asked some of our guides to tell us about their favourite trip meal… and the answers didn’t disappoint.
Head to the link in our bio to see what’s on their menu and what you can expect when you come on trip with us! 🏔️🍴
#outdoorkitchen #campfood #dutchovencooking #expeditionlife
Ready to improve your whitewater skills while being pampered at MKC’s incredible riverside location? Our joint canoe course is all about getting you comfortable in a decked boat within a safe, supportive environment. Being decked will mimic the set up Black Feather uses on northern river trips, and sets you up to continue on whatever your next canoe adventure might be!
Whether you're finding your balance, learning to read the rapids, or getting back in your boat before a summer expedition, we’ve got your back!
Instructed by Black Feather guides and hosted by MKC, this will be a weekend to remember!
📍Madawaska Kanu Centre (near Barry’s Bay, Ontario)
🗓️ June 12-14, 2026
đź”— In bio to sign up!
Being swamped on the Mag > Being swamped at work
If you're looking for a way to completely unplug (and maybe get a little soaked), our Upper Mag trip is for you! We'll spend time improving your whitewater skills (and rescues) to kick off the season or prepare you for our Northern expeditions.
🗓️ Upper Mag: May 16 - 18, 2026
📸 Colin Field
đź“ŤMagnetawan River
đź”— In bio for more info #magnetawan #whitewater #swamped
Think you know the king of the North? Here are two truths and one lie about polar bears:
1. They have jet-black skin underneath their translucent fur, which helps them absorb heat from the sun.
2. They are considered marine mammals because they spend most of their lives on Arctic sea ice and are excellent swimmers.
3. They hibernate during the coldest winter months, similar to brown bears and black bears.
Can you guess which one is the lie? Drop your guess (1, 2, or 3) in the comments below 👇 Answer will be revealed tomorrow in our story!
#polar #bear #polarbear #north
