Posted on November 01, 2023 under
Sierra Club – Western Arctic Base Camp
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 Sierra Club.
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Posted on October 30, 2023 under
Sierra Club – Aichilik Rafting
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 September 08, 2023 under
Gates of the Arctic Base Camp
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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Posted on March 06, 2023 under
Kelly River – Rael Custom
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Posted on February 08, 2023 under
Tishman – Utukok Rafting
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Posted on February 03, 2023 under
Noatak Canoe – Zimmerman
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Posted on January 31, 2023 under
Glacier Bay Backpack – Juson
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Posted on January 11, 2023 under
Krakoff – Noatak Canoe
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Posted on January 07, 2023 under
Glacier Bay’s Wild Coast
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.
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Posted on January 04, 2023 under
Sierra Club – Arctic Base Camp
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.
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Posted on December 08, 2022 under
Demarcation Bay Base Camp
Alaska’s arctic coast is a storied region. Home to Inupiat Eskimos for thousands of years, it has attracted whalers, mineral seekers, and adventurers, all chasing their fortunes. It is a region of stunning beauty and richness. Seals haul out on the arctic pack ice, and thousands of waterfowl collect in the lagoons and river deltas…
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Posted on December 07, 2022 under
Solstice Packraft
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.
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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 December 06, 2022 under
Wrangell Mountains 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 December 05, 2022 under
Wind River Rafting
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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Nigu Rafting
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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Western Arctic Packraft
Single person packrafts allow us to explore the wildest portions of Alaska and to fish where few have ever cast a line. This week-long adventure in Northwest Alaska has it all: fun packrafting, mountain hiking, and outstanding fishing.
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Posted on December 03, 2022 under
Katmai Bears Base Camp
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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Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks
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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Muskox (Thomsen River) Canoe
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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Firth River Rafting
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 December 02, 2022 under
High Peaks Backpack
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.
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Mission: Caribou
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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Posted on October 27, 2022 under
Kongakut Rafting – Gilson
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Posted on October 21, 2022 under
Arctic Refuge Base Camp for AWL
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 frozen ground bursts with flowers and bird song. Join us for a five day Alaska Wilderness League base camp trip in the Arctic Refuge and experience wilderness solitude at its best.
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Posted on October 20, 2022 under
Fall Kongakut – Spies Custom
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Posted on October 18, 2022 under
Arctic Refuge Base Camp – AWL
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 frozen ground bursts with flowers and bird song. Join us for a five day Alaska Wilderness League base camp trip in the Arctic Refuge and experience wilderness solitude at its…
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Posted on October 17, 2022 under
Kongakut Rafting – Curran Custom
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Posted on October 06, 2022 under
Wrangell Backpacking – Stevens
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Posted on October 04, 2022 under
Nigu Rafting – Regas
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Wrangell Base Camp – Regas
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Posted on September 24, 2022 under
Arctic Exploration Base Camp – Tishman Custom
The Arctic is vast and wild with an amazing diversity of landscapes and wildlife. We could never see all of it in a week (or even a lifetime) but this one of a kind trip aims to show you some of the most beautiful, wildlife rich and imperiled portions of the Alaskan Arctic.
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Posted on September 22, 2022 under
Caribou Migration Backpack – Rosay Custom
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Posted on September 21, 2022 under
Noatak Canoe and Kobuk Dunes – Stanley 2023
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Posted on May 19, 2022 under
Canning River Rafting – Moyse Custom
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Posted on April 25, 2022 under
Caribou and Dunes – Sprong Custom
This trip aims to show you the best of Northwest Alaska by spending 3 nights in the western Brooks Range where we hope caribou will be migrating and 1 night in Kobuk Dunes.
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Posted on March 01, 2022 under
Kongakut Rafting – Tishman
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 14, 2022 under
Kobuk Valley and Gates of the Arctic Parks Trip for Bill Schneider and Family
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Posted on January 21, 2022 under
Sanborn – Arctic Packrafting – 2022
Mountains to Sea Packrafting trip for Matt Sanborn and Friends.
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Shepard – Gates of the Arctic Backpack – 2023
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. This private backpacking trip in a forgotten corner of Gates of the Arctic features exquisite mountain scenery and…
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