Sea Kayaking, Hiking and Wilderness Camping through the Gulf of Alaska’s Glacial Waters

Saturday, August 19 to Sunday, August 27

· Fully guided 5 day sea kayaking and wilderness camping expedition. (1 guide per 5 adventurers)

· Approx. 3-5hrs sea kayaking per day – can be longer/ shorter per customer request.

· All meals (and coffee) prepared by our guides!! A veritable luxury! Sit back and enjoy the beauty surrounding you.

· See whales, seals, sea lions, black bears, mountain goats, deer, hundreds of migratory birds

· Beachcombing, Hiking (rainforest / moraine), Fishing

· Travel through a world of cascading waterfalls, floating glacial ice break, and pristine beaches.

· Previous sea kayaking experience not essential. Some wilderness camping experience recommended, but not required.

· Sea Kayaks (choice between 1 & 2 person kayaks), group camping and safety equipment provided.

General Itinerary:
Saturday, August 19 to Sunday, August 27

Saturday, August 19: 1.45 pm

Departure from LaGuardia for Anchorage. Arrive late evening.

Sunday, August 20: Travel from Anchorage to Valdez

See Alaska from its Marine Highway as we transfer to Valdez

Monday, August 21 to Friday August 25: Sea Kayaking / Wilderness Camping expedition

Meet our guides, safety orientation, pack our kayaks – drop off in the mouth of the glacier!

Camping, fishing, hiking and kayaking our way back along the 25mile coastline in direction Valdez.

Saturday, August 26:

Travel back along the Highway to Anchorage. Flight departs late evening.

Arrive back in New York early afternoon on Sunday August 27.

Pricing: (Full Package, incl. International Flight!)
$2,095  if paid on/ before May 31
$2,195  if paid on/ before June 15
$2,295  if paid on/ before July 1
** this is a $3,000 itinerary !! anywhere else**

Questions/ RSVP: igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com

Detailed Itinerary:
Saturday, August 19 to Sunday, August 27

Saturday, August 19: Flight from New York to Anchorage, Alaska

Flight departs LaGuardia 1.45 pm, arriving in Anchorage 9.33 pm.

We spend the night in a hotel in Anchorage.

Sunday, August 20: Travel from Anchorage to Valdez

Transfer: 6hr drive up the Alaska Marine Highway.

We will spend the night at an Inn in Valdez, taking one final hot shower before our trip really begins!

Monday, August 21: Adventure Day 1

Meet our Guides for a pre-trip safety briefing, paddling lesson and equipment fitting.

After loading kayaks relax and enjoy the transport ride to our drop off. We begin our tour with a relaxing paddle, exploring the small bays and inlets leading up toward Columbia.

Tuesday, August 22: Adventure Day 2

In the morning after breakfast we will pack up and begin our tour toward Valdez.

Our destination is “17 mile beach”, a perfect place to camp with a view.

Wednesday, August 23: Adventure Day 3

Today we paddle out to Sawmill Bay, one of the most beautiful of all the State Marine Parks. Whales are known to cruise this part of the Valdez Arm. We make base camp on a beautiful beach at the edge of an old growth forest, before paddling up river to watch the salmon spawn. This is also a popular place to see black bears and eagles fishing for salmon so don't forget your camera!

Thursday, August 24: Adventure Day 4

Wake up early and smell the coffee! Today we will paddle to Shoup Glacier. Experience the awesome beauty of the blue ice and listen to the cracking and popping as ice prepares to calve into the azure waters of the bay. We also explore the Black-legged Kittiwake rookery, now numbering more than 20,000 birds.

Friday, August 25: Adventure Day 5

After a breakfast we head out into the bay for one last time morning tour before breaking camp.

Now we begin our journey back to Valdez, paddling the beautiful coastline of Port Valdez. We’ll take a short hike up to the steep, basalt gorge littered with waterfalls and big trees after lunch. This is the northernmost example of the temperate rain forest which stretches from Coos Bay in Oregon to Prince William Sound and southern Alaska. Tonight we stay at the Inn; a roof, hot showers and real beds for everyone!

Saturday, August 26: Travel from Valdez to Anchorage

Flight Departs Anchorage 10.40 pm

Flight Arrives New York 1.43 on Sunday, August 27

Questions/ RSVP: igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com

Packing List for this Wilderness Camping Trip:

WHAT CLOTHING SHOULD YOU BRING?

Prince William Sound has a warm and wet coastal climate, typical of temperate rain forests. Be prepared for both intense periods of sunshine and for cold rainy days. Temperatures range between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but abnormally cold spells can happen when night time temperatures drop to the below 40s. You should come prepared for wet or dry weather. Sea kayaking fortunately is a sport that can easily be pursued while raining. Provided you are adequately dressed, seas tend to be calmer and wildlife is more easily approached. You should follow standard layering techniques in your choice of clothing.

We recommend you bring:

- minimum of 2 sets of warm clothes

First Set

- Pants/Long Johns: preferably wool, fleece, or polypropylene - they are excellent sources of warmth even when wet. I recommend fleece clothing because it dries very quickly and retains its warmth when wet. Synthetics do dry faster than wool.

-Upper body: 3 layers of wool/polypropylene /or fleece, (ie, long john top, shirt, jacket) and a windbreaker.

- Feet: Warm socks, one pair per day and 2 additional pairs. I personally prefer polypro and wool blend socks with standard high top rubber boots (called break-up boots in Alaska) for getting in and out of the boat, for hiking and tide pooling. I strongly recommend that you bring your own boots, so as to assure proper fit. However we do have a supply of boots available for you to use. Please let me know the sizes you need in ample time so that we can have them available.

- Hands: We provide pogies for fully guided clients. Polypro or wool gloves are also very good with rubberized dish washing gloves to put over them on rainy days Please bring at least 2 pairs of gloves

- Head: A ski cap and baseball cap.

- Rain Gear: Good rain gear is essential for protection from both rain and wind. It should fit well and be sturdy if you have a dry suit, paddling pants, jacket and/ or booties- bring them along.

Additional Set:

-This can be additional warm clothes in case you get too cold or wet & should include: a wool sweater, wool or fleece pants (or light weight wind pants), a wool gloves and/or mittens, wool or fleece hat.

Additional items:

- t-shirt

- shorts

- thin loose pants

- thin loose long sleeve shirt to prevent sunburns -sun glasses

- comfortable camp shoes (i.e. Tennis shoe, sandals, camp mocassins)

- sun screen 15-25 rating

- power bars/ protein bars

- insect repellent and or maybe a mosquito headnet

- small day pack for hiking

- croakies for sun glasses or glasses

- water bottle

- pocket knife, watch

- waterproof flashlight or head lamp

- extra batteries

Your personal toilet items should include:

- towel Toothbrush/paste

- biodegradable soap

- hand towel for tent

Camping Equipment: Note: Available for rent items if need be:

sleeping pad

sleeping bag –3 season. Down is not recommended

tent – a full cover rainfly is recommended

Optional Items:

- camera, film and replacement batteries

- binoculars

- books

- small umbrella

- fishing license: can be purchased anywhere in Alaska.

Licenses can be purchased for a day, week, month, or year.

Supplemental Info:

Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel before June 30th, you would receive full refund minus $200
If you cancel before July 21st, you would receive 75% refund
If you cancel between July 21st and August 5th, you would receive 50% refund
After Augst 5th, there won't be a refund possible

Air Service:
Sat - 19AUG06 CO 433 N
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 12 1:45PM     HOUSTON, TEXAS 4:28PM 737-700
Sat - 19AUG06 CO 407 N
HOUSTON, TEXAS 12 5:20PM      ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 9:33PM 737-800

Sat - 26AUG06 CO 286 Y
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 12 10:40PM      HOUSTON, TEXAS 8:26AM 737-800
Sun - 27AUG06 CO 510 Y
HOUSTON, TEXAS 12 9:00AM NEWARK/NY LIBERTY, NJ 1:43PM 737-500

** **