Alaska Southcentral
Tuition $8,695
Grades
10-12
Days
28
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Ice Climb, Sea Kayak, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Anchorage, AK
Departure Location
Anchorage, AK
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
From tracing braided rivers to their glaciated source, to sea kayaking alongside the largest mammals on Earth, experience the magnetism that makes Alaska the last enchanted frontier.
Activity Highlights
- Backpack through the Talkeetna Mountains (9 day backcountry trip)
- Learn to ice climb on Matanuska Glacier
- Sea kayak through Prince William Sound (8 day backcountry trip)
Itinerary
Our 28-day Alaska Southcentral adventure is the perfect program for the most eager and experienced adventurers, or students looking for a real challenge. Spend 18 nights in Alaska’s stunning, remote backcountry wilderness, watching the sun and clouds dance across snow-capped peaks while trekking through the volcanic mountain kingdom of the Talkeetnas. Hone your navigational skills using map and compass to guide the trek all the way to the Chickaloon River, where you will be met with whitewater rafts for a thrilling two-day raft trip out of the backcountry.
Following your expedition through the Talkeetnas, experience the pristine waters of Prince William Sound by sea kayak. You’ll paddle amongst whales and past towering glaciers for eight days! Then, admire glaciers from an even closer vantage point as you cap off the adventure with a two-day ice climbing progression.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in Anchorage |
| Day 2 | Orientation and Explore Anchorage |
| Day 3 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 4-12 | Backpack the Talkeetnas (9 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 13-15 | Whitewater Raft the Matanuska River (3 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 16 | Prep for Ice Climbing |
| Day 17-18 | Ice Climb the Matanuska Glacier |
| Day 19 | Prep for Sea Kayaking |
| Day 20-27 | Sea Kayak Prince William Sound (8 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 28 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Resources
More Details
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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