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We've combined two of our favorite adventures, sea kayaking and climbing. Our Senior Guide, Mike, gets all the credit for coming up with this one. For years while leading our kayak trips, he's been scoping out the peaks and glaciers from the water. Yeah, it took him about 5 years to come up with the idea but anyway... You'll get dropped off by water taxi back in Blackstone Bay, one of our favorite kayaking destinations in Prince William Sound. From our first Base Camp, you'll hear the rumblings of the nearby glaciers calving into the sea and watch the ice bergs floating by on the tide. We've scheduled this trip for early in the season, there could be snow on the ground all the way down to the high tide line! Over the next 7 days you'll learn mountaineering skills, get high above the bay for spectacular views, maybe even try out ice climbing on a glacier. Oh yeah, there's also the kayaking. Paddle through the chunks of ice from the glaciers, look for wildlife, explore the rainforest. You might shop around and find another tour that includes some kayaking and climbing, but the way we've combined the two is a unique adventure.
Extras - WIthout the extra cost: Rubber boots, Heavy-duty Prince William Sound-capable rain gear, dry bags for your gear. Ice axes, crampons, harnesses, helmets.
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We'll pick you up in Anchorage on the morning of Day 1. After a gear check, we'll enjoy a spectacular drive south along Turnagain Arm and through a mountain to the town of Whittier. Here we'll get outfitted with boats and gear and board the water taxi for the trip to Blackstone Bay. Exact itineraries will vary due to weather conditions and the capabilities of the team, but we'll have plenty of time to explore this spectacular area. We use top-quality fiberglass kayaks (usually doubles) which are beginner-friendly, and great for carrying loads. You'll enjoy delicious meals prepared by your guides in surprisingly comfortable wilderness camps. Needless to say, you'll eat pretty well! No prior paddling or climbing experience is required.
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Challenge Level: 4-5; Extended periods camping in primitive areas with no facilities. Some long paddling and climbing days. Possible inclement weather. Read more about Challenge Levels. No experience required but you must be over 18, in good physical condition and prepared for the challenges of the Alaska backcountry. Due to the remote nature of this trip, participants should be in excellent health. Accommodation: 6 nights primitive camping. More about Alaska Sea Kayaking
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$2075 Make it Exclusive CLICK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION Offered only May 31- June 6, 2009 |
Includes: all related local transportation. All meals from lunch on day of pick-up to dinner on last day. Accommodation as listed in the itinerary. All guides and instruction. Group and specialized equipment (tents, kayaks, rafts, safety equipment etc.) Not included: Anchorage
accommodation before and after the trip. Personal expenses such as beverages,
etc. Personal gear and clothing (sleeping bag, pad, backpack, boots, outerwear,
all other clothing) Click HERE for more details on costs, payment, and what is and is not included. |
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Sea kayaking
tours in Prince William Sound. Ice
climbing, glacier treks and glacier
tours on the Matanuska Glacier. All photos and text Copyright 2008, Exposure Alaska LTD |