Posted on January 22, 2024 under
Noatak Canoe
the noatak river winds through the brooks range in gates of the arctic national park

A classic wilderness canoe trip in Gates of the Arctic National Park with canoeing, hiking, and wildlife in Alaska’s ultimate arctic wilderness. There are few places in Alaska’s Arctic where we so reliably see a variety of wildlife.

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Posted on December 01, 2023 under
Arrigetch Packraft
hiker and the arrigetch peaks in Gates of the Arctic Alaska

Can’t decide between a backpacking trip into the Arrigetch or a paddling trip in Gates of the Arctic? Do both! Light and nimble packrafts allow us to start in the headwaters of the Alatna and paddle the spunky clear river down to the Arrigetch Peaks. Once the granite towers are in sight, we’ll shoulder our…

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Noatak Canoe
the noatak river winds through the brooks range in gates of the arctic national park

Join Arctic Wild on a wilderness canoe trip in Gates of the Arctic National Park for ten days of canoeing, hiking and wildlife in Alaska’s biggest wilderness. This is canoe camping at its best, with fun paddling, great wildlife encounters, and endless hiking opportunities. There are few places in Alaska’s arctic where we so reliably…

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Nigu River Rafting
colorful mountains of the western brooks range alaska

Looking for complete immersion in Alaska’s most remote and wild region? Northern Gates of the Arctic offers its few visitors unparalleled wilderness and unmatched beauty. Paddle the Nigu and explore the very heart of the Brooks Range.  

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Gates and Kobuk National Parks
Kobuk Sand Dunes

Alaska’s National Parks are true wilderness parks; most of them are both rarely visited and stunningly beautiful. Our National Park trip visits both Kobuk Valley National Park and Gates of the Arctic National Park in a single fun filled trip.

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Cape Krusenstern – Kobuk Valley – Gates of the Arctic

Alaska’s National Parks are true wilderness parks; most of them are rarely visited and stunningly beautiful. Our northwestern Alaska National Park trip visits Cape Krusenstern, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Gates of the Arctic National Park in a single fun filled trip.

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Posted on November 22, 2021 under
Gates of the Arctic Backpack
lone caribou is dwarfed by the brooks range

If you are looking to get off the beaten path, look no further than Gates of the Arctic National Park where the only trails are wildlife trails and the only people in the area are your companions.  

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Posted on February 11, 2020 under
Gates of the Arctic Base Camp
caribou walk in a line across a hill in the Brooks Range

Explore the wilds of the central Brooks Range in Gates of the Arctic National Park with Arctic Wild. From our comfortable camp on the tundra you have ample time to hike the tundra, watch for arctic wildlife, and enjoy the nation’s northernmost National Park.

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Posted on August 28, 2015 under
Alatna River Canoe
gates of the arctic national park reflection on a lake

The Alatna River is a jewel in Gates of the Arctic National Park. Its clear waters flow through the boreal forest and under the peaks of the Brooks Range. Serene lakes and craggy peaks beckon hikers and the river offers a great place to learn about wilderness travel.

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