Your rafting trip starts in the foothills of the Brooks Range and ends at the frozen Arctic Ocean. The trip is timed to experience spring in all its abundance, with multitudes of birds nesting on the tundra, and 24 hour daylight.
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, fish in the lake, and enjoy the nation’s northernmost National Park.
Beginning high in the tundra, the Wind River flows beneath limestone spires, past glacial lakes, and finally through the boreal forests of northern Alaska. Autumn on the Wind offers clear cold nights, aurora viewing, fall colors, and excellent hiking. Join us for fun paddling and wildlife watching in the Brooks Range this fall.
The Kongakut River is famous for dramatic mountain scenery, fun wilderness rafting and frequent wildlife encounters. We will paddle the Kongakut this August as summer gives way to fall and the river is teeming with fish. Autumn brings glorious yellow and crimson to the tundra and brilliant displays of the Aurora borealis overhead. The hiking…
Join Arctic Wild on a wilderness canoe trip in Gates of the Arctic National Park for ten days of canoeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing 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…
Arctic Wild will take you to explore the wilds of the central Brooks Range in Gates of the Arctic National Park. 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.
Canoeing the Yukon is a classic Alaska wilderness experience, full of striking scenery and rich with history. A week on the river is a timeless experience suitable for novice paddlers and seasoned explorers alike.
The best way to watch bears is to immerse yourself in the wilderness. There is no better place to do that than on the coast of Katmai National Park, where bears wade into salmon streams and laze in the lush flowery meadows. Contact us to learn about our other National Parks trips that could combine with…
Located near the Arctic Circle in Alaska are the least visited and most remote units in the National Park System. This unique trip is designed to get you to Northwest Alaska’s obscure and isolated park units for a taste of the beauty and wildness that Bering Land Bridge and Noatak Preserve have to offer. Contact…
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. Contact us to learn about our other National Parks trips that could combine with this trip.
Alaska’s National Parks are true wilderness parks; most of them are rarely visited and stunningly beautiful. Our northwestern Alaska National Park trip visits Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Gates of the Arctic National Park in a single fun-filled trip.
The Firth River plunges from the Brooks Range to the Arctic Coast in Canada’s Yukon Territory in a frothy torrent. The Firth features unique geology, outstanding hiking, plus raucous whitewater. This is the ultimate Firth River expedition covering more miles and maximizing days on the river.
Each and every summer the Porcupine River caribou herd congregates in northern Alaska for one of the world’s most inspiring wildlife migrations. By late June, the herd congregates with more than 100,000 animals on the coastal plain and we regularly see thousands, and even tens of thousands, of caribou climbing tundra ridges and swimming icy rivers.
The Kongakut is a stunning clear water river offering a great variety of landscapes and arctic wildlife. If you only have one opportunity to visits the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Kongakut is the perfect choice. Raft the entire Kongakut with us on this one of a kind trip.
The Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a river of superlatives. Its clear fast waters rush from the tallest peaks in the Brooks Range spilling into the Arctic Ocean in a wildlife-rich delta. Over the years we’ve seen a greater variety of wildlife on this trip than any other. Wolves, bears, fox, muskox,…
Though totally unknown, and partly because it is unknown, the Aichilik River is an ideal way to experience the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The trip starts in the foothills of the Brooks Range and ends at the frozen Arctic Ocean. The trip is timed to experience spring in all its abundance, with multitudes of birds…
Alaska’s arctic is a land of extreme beauty, and the Romanzof Mountains in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are the steepest and most dramatic part of the whole Brooks Range. Abundant wildlife, free flowing rivers, and unnamed mountains delight and inspire backpackers.
Raft with us from the heart of the Brooks Range all the way to the Arctic Ocean on the fast-paced Hulahula River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This wilderness rafting trip has it all– day hikes up to glacier views, whitewater rafting, arctic wildlife, spring wildflowers, and even a walk on the frozen Arctic…
Our premier wildlife canoe trip in Arctic Alaska. For 8 out of 10 years our June river trips have seen tens of thousands of caribou swimming the river. We regularly see bears, wolves and even wolverines on this fantastically remote canoe trip.
The Kongakut River is famous for dramatic mountain scenery, fun wilderness rafting and frequent wildlife encounters. We will paddle the Kongakut this August as summer gives way to fall and the river is teeming with fish. The hiking from the river is varied and nearly endless and the paddling superb.
The Kongakut River is famous for dramatic mountain scenery, fun wilderness rafting and frequent wildlife encounters. We will paddle the Kongakut this August as summer gives way to fall and the river is teeming with fish. The hiking from the river is varied and nearly endless and the paddling superb.
Want stunning scenery, arctic wildlife, and a good workout in two of northern Alaska’s National Parks? Head up into the Arrigetch Peaks for a week of backpacking and day hiking and see the best of Gates of the Arctic National Park before heading to Kobuk Valley to finish the trip.
Located near the Arctic Circle in Alaska are the least visited and most remote units in the National Park System. This unique trip is designed to get you to Northwest Alaska’s obscure and isolated park units for a glimpse of the beauty and wildness that Bering Land Bridge and Noatak Preserve have to offer. This…
Terra incognita, remotest of the remote, the Colville is arctic Alaska’s largest river and one of its least visited. The Colville or Kuukpik in Inupiat, is an ideal river to hone your paddling skills. The current is swift, but without obstacles, which leaves us free to scan the banks for caribou, glass the bluffs for…
Explore the unexplored with Arctic Wild. We will paddle through the remote Western Arctic, canoeing on the wildlife rich Fish Creek and hiking on the rolling tundra of the coastal plain.
It is hard to believe a place as beautiful as the Aleutians is real. The landscape is full of juxtapositions. Impossibly green islands erupt from the unfathomably rich ocean and are simultaneously storm-battered and lush. The landscape is cloaked in glaciers while smoking with volcanic vents. It is as remote as any place on earth…
Alaska’s Arctic Coast is a storied and rich region and Kasegaluk Lagoon in the Chukchi Sea hosts an astounding wealth of wildlife during our brief summer. It is one of the largest and least disturbed coastal lagoons in the world. Seals, whales and waterfowl migrate to the lagoon each summer.
The great state of Alaska is larger than many countries and hosts a breadth of landscapes and wildlife that is hard to believe. This trip aims to show you the diversity of Alaska’s wilderness from north to south with three different locations and experiences. Wildlife, though widely scattered is magnificent. The solitude and wilderness is…
Enjoy a week of big wilderness and big views in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park this summer. From our comfortable camp on the flanks of a volcano we can explore the surrounding mountains and glaciers, search for Dall sheep, and wander in the meadows of flowers.
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.
Alaska’s arctic is a land of extreme beauty, and the Phillip Smith Mountains in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are perhaps the most beautiful part of the whole Brooks Range. Abundant wildlife, free flowing rivers, and unnamed mountains delight and inspire backpackers. We will hike the limestone canyons and broad tundra valleys for a week…
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is America’s least-visited National Park site, and we think it is one of the most interesting. Where else can you camp in an active volcano with coastal brown bears and then paddle to the sea? Join us for the adventure of a lifetime in Aniakchak Crater and beyond.
A swell trip into the heart of Gates of the Arctic. This three part journey has history, wilderness, and adventure as part of every single day. Walk in Bob Marshall’s footsteps!
Beginning high in the tundra, the Wind River flows beneath limestone spires, past glacial lakes, and finally through the boreal forests of northern Alaska. Autumn on the Wind offers clear cold nights, aurora viewing, fall colors, and excellent hiking. Join us for fun paddling and wildlife watching in the Brooks Range this fall.
The Kongakut River is famous for dramatic mountain scenery, fun wilderness rafting and frequent wildlife encounters. We will paddle the Kongakut this August as summer gives way to fall and the river is teeming with fish. Autumn brings glorious yellow and crimson to the tundra and brilliant displays of the Aurora borealis overhead. The hiking…
Looking for complete immersion in Alaska’s most remote and wild region? Northern Gates of the Arctic National Park offers its few visitors unparalleled wilderness and unmatched beauty. Paddle the Nigu to the Evivluk to the Colville and explore the very heart of the Brooks Range on this unique three-river expedition.
Join Arctic Wild on a wilderness canoe trip in Gates of the Arctic National Park for ten days of canoeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing 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…
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.
The best way to watch bears is to immerse yourself in the wilderness. There is no better place to do that than on the coast of Katmai National Park, where bears crowd into salmon streams and laze in the lush flowery meadows. Spend your days amongst the bears, who couldn’t care less that you are…
Alaska’s National Parks are true wilderness parks; most of them are rarely visited and stunningly beautiful. Our northwestern Alaska National Park trip visits Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Gates of the Arctic National Park in a single fun-filled trip.