Navigating the Rapids: Tips for Choosing an Alaska Raft Outfitter
Choosing an Alaska Guide Service/Raft Outfitter The importance of picking a reputable and experienced Alaska Raft Outfitter cannot be overstated. A reputable provider will have years of experience in the field and have built up a positive reputation for providing outstanding services to its guests. Experience is important because it not only ensures that your trip will be enjoyable but also that they will follow all safety guidelines and standards of operations, reducing any potential risks associated with Alaska adventure. Experienced outfitters
The 2019 Jokulhlaup: Alaska Whitewater During a Glacial Flood
As whitewater boaters in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, our work is dictated by the powerful geologic forces at work. In general, geology is a slow force that shapes the earth over thousands or millions of years. But every once in a while, the earth conspires to alter a landscape in a sudden, cataclysmic event. Earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes are all examples of the abrupt, sometimes violent nature of the earth. Meet the jokulhlaup. Pronounced "yo-kull-hop", this Icelandic word literally means "glacier
Summer 2019 McCarthy River Tours Training Trip
A Wrangell St Elias Rafting Adventure Day 1: We're Not in Totopia Anymore We are finally embarking on our multi - day training trip from McCarthy to Chitina. Energies are high on the banks of the Kennicott as we take the final steps to prepare for the launch. 11 humans, 3 dogs, 4 rafts, 4 days on the river
Copper River Alaska – Why Its The Perfect Alaska Rafting Trip
When you think of Alaska, you think of giant glaciers, towering mountains and abundant wildlife. Many people think about how vast the Alaskan wilderness seems, how large the distances are between small outposts of human habitation. When considering travel options and itineraries, it is important to keep all of these considerations in your mind. A scenic overnight rafting trip in Alaska is a great way to check off all of your nature needs The 80-mile stretch of the Copper River from