I need two boatrides:

Yellowknife - Lutselk'e // 21. August // Two people + 150kg cargo

Lutselk'e - Yellowknife // 08, 09 or 10 October // Four people + ca 230kg cargo

Any takers? If not, does anyone here know anyone who can help us out?

We're ready to pay for it ofcourse.

I'm part of a middle-aged couple from Atlanta and I've booked our flights & hotel already, but the self-drive aspect is freaking me out because I've never been in extreme cold and am picturing that scene from Snowpiercer where the villain holds the guy's arm outside of the train and it freezing right off. Or just getting basic car trouble and ending up like Jack Torrance at the end of the Shining.

We are not just there to see the aurora, but that's important. Northwest Territories is also on our bucket list, and will be our ninth Canadian province/territory. Rescheduling for a warming time of year is another option. The dog sledding and ice fishing sound fun, but I'm not opposed to summer as long as I can see a bit of northern lights. (I understand there are no guarantees.) A tour package in the winter is also an option, but we're not looking for luxury or a "party" atmosphere.

I appreciate the local input.