Posted on March 05, 2025 under
Aniakchak Rafting National Park Travelers

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.

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Posted on February 27, 2025 under
Yukon Canoe – Geddes

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.

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Posted on February 18, 2025 under
Wind River Rafting
caribou on a gravel bar in Gates of the Arctic

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.

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Kongakut Rafting
rafting through a canyon in the arctic refuge of alaska

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…

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Nigu Etivluk and Colville Rivers
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 National Park 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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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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Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley 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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Bears of the Katmai Coast
Katmai and Aleutian Trips

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 could care less that you are…

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Mission: Caribou
Caribou in Alaska

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 swells to nearly 225,000 animals and we regularly see thousands and even tens of thousands of caribou climbing tundra ridges and swimming icy rivers.

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Canning to the Coast Canoe
smiling paddler on the Noatak River

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.

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Hulahula Rafting
Rafting near the ice in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska. Chris Miller Photo

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…

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Kongakut Rafting to the Sea
rafting from the Brooks Range in the Arctic Refuge. Micah Baird Photo.

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.  

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Caribou Canoe
Caribou migrate past a photographer on the tundra. Mario Davalos photo

If your interest is wildlife, this is the trip for you. 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.  

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Charley River Rafting
Raft negotiates some rapids in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

Rafting the Charley is a journey of contrasts. Starting high on the tundra where the river is little more than a creek, we descend through the canyon and into the boreal forest. Below lies the broad and silty Yukon River, rich with history and offering some of the best campsites anywhere.

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Posted on February 05, 2025 under
Armstrong – Refuge Base Camp

Explore the wild landscape of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as summer flowers bloom and life fills the Arctic under the midnight sun. From our comfortable camp in the mountains you’ll have ample time to hike, watch for arctic wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of summer.

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Posted on February 04, 2025 under
Center for Biological Diversity – Arctic Refuge Base Camp

Enjoy the wild landscape of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as summer flowers bloom and life fills the Arctic under the midnight sun. From our comfortable camp in the mountains you’ll have ample time to hike, watch for arctic wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of summer.

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Posted on January 06, 2025 under
Katmai Canoe – Navarro
Canoeing in Katmai National Park

Katmai National Park is among the richest ecosystems on earth and this is the perfect canoe trip through the Park. Millions of salmon swim inland to feed the world’s largest bears and Alaska’s largest lakes sprawl between volcanic peaks.

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Posted on December 12, 2024 under
Jacobsen – Gates of the Arctic Backpack
Cockedhat Mountain Alaska

In the very heart of the Brooks Range lies a seldom explored mountain range full of glaciers, cliffs, quiet canyons, and adventure. Find solitude and beauty in Gates of the Arctic National Park.

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Posted on November 12, 2024 under
Aleutian Voyage

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…

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Posted on August 20, 2024 under
Gates of the Arctic Backpack – Huyett
Cockedhat Mountain Alaska

In the very heart of the Brooks Range lies a seldom explored mountain range full of glaciers, cliffs, quiet canyons, and adventure. Find solitude and beauty in Gates of the Arctic National Park.

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Gates of the Arctic – Marshall Route – Bouman
Cockedhat Mountain Alaska

In the very heart of the Brooks Range lies a seldom explored mountain range full of glaciers, cliffs, quiet canyons, and adventure. Follow in Bob Marshall’s footsteps on this challenging backpacking route. Find solitude and beauty.

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Posted on August 14, 2024 under
Kokolik River Rafting
Caribou migrate past a photographer on the tundra. Mario Davalos photo

If your interest is wildlife, and in discussing conservation with an exceptional group of people, this is the trip for you. 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 river trip….

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Posted on August 12, 2024 under
Firth Rafting – Davis
whitewater rafting in Arctic Alaska. Chris Miller Photo

The Firth River plunges from the Brooks Range to the Arctic Coast in Canada’s Yukon Territory in a frothy torrent. Though just miles from Alaska’s Kongakut River in Alaska, the Firth features unique geology, outstanding hiking, significant whitewater, and the most northerly spruce forests in North America. A truly epic river trip!

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Posted on July 23, 2024 under
Bears of the Katmai Coast
Katmai and Aleutian Trips

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 could care less that you are…

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Posted on July 09, 2024 under
Adelman – 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 April 24, 2024 under
Glacier View Base Camp

Enjoy a week of big wilderness and big views in the Eastern Alaska Range this spring. From our comfortable camp deep in the mountains we can explore the surrounding valleys and glaciers, search for Dall sheep, and simply enjoy the solitude and wilderness of this mountain kingdom.

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Posted on April 23, 2024 under
Tsirku Rafting
calm waters of lynn canal and light on the chilkat range

From the ice of Glacier Bay to the world renowned Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Rafting the Tsirku River is a journey through a rugged land of rock, ice and wildlife.

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Posted on April 08, 2024 under
Adak to Attu – Swanson
Aleutian Island Trip

It is hard to believe a place as beautiful as the Aleutians is real. Impossibly green islands erupt from the unfathomably rich ocean and are simultaneously storm-battered and verdant. The landscape is cloaked in glaciers while smoking with volcanic vents. It is as remote as any place on earth but with a complex and fascinating…

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Posted on March 06, 2024 under
Wrangell St. Elias National Park Base Camp

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 simply enjoy the solitude and wilderness of this mountain kingdom.

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Posted on February 14, 2024 under
Cruickshank – Kongakut
rafting through a canyon in the arctic refuge of alaska

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…

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Posted on February 10, 2024 under
Aichilik Rafting – Tishman
arctic coast, coastal plain and the brooks range in the arctic national wildlife refuge

The Aichilik River is a beautiful clear river traversing the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The trip starts in the foothills of the Brooks Range and ends at the frozen Arctic Ocean, allowing you to experience a great diversity of wildlife and habitats. Early summer in the arctic is a time of…

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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 January 11, 2024 under
Spring Base Camp
caribou walk in a line across a hill in the Brooks Range

Enjoy the wild landscape of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as the tundra greens and life fills the Arctic under the midnight sun. From our comfortable camp in the mountains you’ll have ample time to hike, watch for arctic wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of spring.

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Posted on January 10, 2024 under
Banks Island Canoe Supported Base Camp – Mills
muskoxen on Banks Island NWT

The Thomsen River on Banks Island in Canada’s Northwest Territories is the northernmost navigable river in the world. Join us for an outrageous adventure in the high arctic. You will see muskoxen and wildflowers further north than you ever imagined you would go.

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Posted on January 09, 2024 under
Jago Whitewater
river side camp in arctic alaska

Raft from the peaks of the Brooks Range to the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge on the little traveled and raucous Jago River. This rafting trip has it all: day hikes, glacier views, whitewater rafting, spring wildflowers, and if lucky, lots of wildlife. Traverse the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on this gem of a…

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Caribou Migration Backpack

Caribou amass in great herds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in late June. This scenic backpacking trip follows their ancient paths across through the beautiful Brooks Range.  

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Posted on January 05, 2024 under
Aichilik Rafting
arctic coast, coastal plain and the brooks range in the arctic national wildlife refuge

The Aichilik River is a beautiful clear river traversing the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The trip starts in the foothills of the Brooks Range and ends at the frozen Arctic Ocean, allowing visitors to experience a great diversity of wildlife and habitats. The trip is timed to experience early summer in…

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Posted on December 20, 2023 under
Teshekpuk Packraft
kiliii yuyan photo of two snowy owls

Explore the unexplored with Arctic Wild. We will paddle through the remote and pristine Western Arctic, visiting the enigmatic Pik Sand Dunes and ending at wildlife rich Teshekpuk Lake. This is an exploratory trip, a first for both you and for us.

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