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.
Explore the wild landscape of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge this fall. From our comfortable camp in the mountains you’ll have ample time to hike, watch for arctic wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of the Arctic Refuge.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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….
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!
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Explore the unexplored with Arctic Wild. We will paddle through the remote Western Arctic, visiting the enigmatic Pik Sand Dunes and ending at wildlife rich Teshekpuk Lake.
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…
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.
Dog sledding is a tradition from the earliest human times in Alaska and the quintessential way to experience winter in the Arctic and Interior.
Ready for full days of adventure and evenings filled with good food and wine? Tutka Bay Lodge offers access to some of Alaska’s best places along with comfortable lodging and outstanding meals. It is basically paradise.
In northern Alaska between the Chukchi Sea and the western Brooks Range is a seldom traveled region of broad vistas and tundra etched with caribou trails. It is an important wilderness area and almost totally unknown. Explore the wildest corner of Arctic Alaska with Arctic Wild and the Alaska Venture Fund.
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…
Enjoy the wild landscape of the central Brooks Range in Gates of the Arctic National Park with us this fall as the tundra turns crimson and gold with fall colors. From our comfortable camp on the tundra you have ample time to hike the tundra, watch for arctic wildlife, and enjoy the nation’s northern most…
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Glacier Bay is a land of enormous proportions with glacier cloaked peaks erupting from the sea and icy rivers flowing in great torrents through ancient spruce forests. Most people only see the heavily traveled Glacier Bay, but we want to share Glacier Bay’s wild coast with you this spring.
There is no place quite like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge when the sun shines day and night on the endless rolling tundra, and the recently frozen ground bursts with flowers and bird song. Join us for a six day base camp trip in the Arctic Refuge and experience wilderness solitude at its best.
Explore the Arctic Coast by foot and canoe on our unique wilderness base camp trip in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
In June at this latitude, the sun never sets. The vastness of the landscape and unending daylight create a euphoric sense of possibility. Here you can paddle your own packraft from the Brooks Range to Alaska’s Arctic Coast. A Mountains to the Sea packrafting adventure under the midnight sun.
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.