The Whelps of the Wolf

A daring French‑Canadian trapper decides to cut a new route through the forbidding wilderness of the northern Hudson Bay basin, a region locals call the land of the Windigo. The tale opens with his discovery of a hidden lake that could lead to the Big Salmon River and, ultimately, the coast. Ignoring the ominous warnings of his companions, he resolves to brave the treacherous, spirit‑haunted valleys with only a handful of supplies and a hope for fresh huskies.

As he pushes his canoe up the Ghost River and prepares to cross the rugged divide, the narrative captures the stark beauty of thawing tundra, the echo of migrating geese, and the palpable tension between superstition and survival. Listeners are drawn into the early clash of practical ambition and deep‑rooted folklore, setting the stage for a perilous trek that will test both his resolve and the harsh realities of an untamed frontier.