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AUGUST 6 - 14, 2005
$1949
Jim Ellis, Leader
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Alaska is on your list of dream vacations but you are not a cruise fan
or not ready to carry a heavy backpack for a week, then it is time to
make your dream a reality. We have put together a trip that
features day hikes and a few tours so you can view the panorama of the
Denali Range, see fantastic glaciers, wildlife, flowering alpine
meadows, wild tundra and enjoy interesting
wilderness hiking all from the nightly comfort of cabins or
motels. If you like to hike during the day, but prefer to have
sheets and showers at night, then join us. This nine day trip will meet in Anchorage, Alaska, where we will spend the first few nights. From here we will do hikes both north and south of the city in the Chugach Mountains. These hikes will feature views of the Cook Inlet, Turnagain Arm and Knik Arm. Bring plenty of film because every way you turn will seem to require another photo. You will see the volcanic islands stringing off to the horizon. These early hikes will allow us to sample the unlimited hikes close to Anchorage before we head north to spend a few days based in Talkeetna. This area's day hikes will highlight views from ridge walks that showcase the Denali Range. We then drive to Seward, a small city located at the edge of Kenai Fjords National Park. We will have a chance for some short walks and take a 1/2 day tour of the bay. Here you will see the vast array of sea life in the bay. Our trip ends with a last night in Anchorage. Hike distances will vary, but we will plan to walk 4-6 hours on full day hikes and 2-4 hours on half-day hikes. You will have options to rest or do shorter hikes as well. Lodging will be principally comfortable cabins with shared bathrooms with hot showers and 2 people to a bedroom. All food except 3 dinners is included in the trip cost. We will start the day with delicious breakfasts, enjoy picnic style lunches and cook hearty dinners. All ground transportation is included in the price. We will use vans to transport the group while in Alaska. A more detailed itinerary and information package is available upon request. Price of $1949 ($300 nonrefundable) includes: Guide and assistant, 8 nights lodging in motel or cabins, all food except 3 meals, all ground transportation, all group entrance fees including a wildlife boat tour, information package, T-shirt. Not included: Airfare (estimated cost: $700-$800 round trip, Rochester, NY to Anchorage, AK). $300 nonrefundable deposit due to register. Balance due by June 6th, 2005. For more information and to sign up, contact the leader, Jim Ellis, PO Box 82, South Lima, NY 14558, telephone 585-346-5597, E-mail info@PackPaddleSki.com. |