We
will fly into Anchorage and drive to Hope for a day of whitewater
rafting.
This will be followed by a drive to Homer (the starting point of the
original Iditarod) where we will spend the night before heading out via
water taxi on our 6 day kayaking and hiking adventure. We will spend
4 days in Kachemak Bay State Park kayaking and hiking, then return via
water taxi to Homer and drive to the lovely city of Seward where we will
visit Exit Glacier, the Sealife Museum, and hike the Resurrection River
Trail and do a rafting float trip on the River itself!
Airport in Homer
Restaurant in Homer
Requirements:
Paddling Experience: Intermediate - you will have taken Intro to Kayaking
as well as an Intermediate Course or
have the equivalent skills. In addition, you feel comfortable out on the open
water and in conditions of waves and wind. You can paddle for 2 hours minimum
without a break, have camping and or backpacking experience. You have
paddled regularly for more than a year, have good boat control, can perform or
assist with rescues, and can accomplish a paddle float rescue in waves of up to
3 feet. you have cold water paddling experience, and understand
hypothermia, causes and prevention. You have first aid experience.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $400 to reserve kayaks and
campsites/cabins and Rafting Trips.
Transportation You will be responsible for getting yourself to Anchorage
at the designated time and getting yourself home (round trip tickets are pretty
inexpensive if you buy them in advance) All other costs of hotels, car
rental or ferries will be split equally between the group. Ideally the
deposit should cover expenses, but if prices rise, or there are unforeseen
costs, those will be shared among trip participants
Paddling Gear - We will be renting in Alaska. this includes kayaks,
pfd's, spray skirts, pumps, flares, drysuits and neoprene booties
Personal Gear - you are responsible for your own clothing, tents, camping
gear, food etc. Any questions, please contact chicagokayak@comcast.net
Goals- You should be easy going and be flexible in your attitude. The
group will determine the daily itinerary while on the water - we will be taking
each day as it comes. This is going to be laid back and relaxing - if this is
not what you are looking for, then this trip is not for you.
Availability There are only 8 spots available. This is on a first come, first serve basis. Your
spot is only reserved once payment has been made.
Reserve your spot $400 Deposit - Non Refundable.
Total trip price is expected to be approx $1,200 which will include kayak rentals (and related gear), van support, gasoline,
one day of whitewater rafting, water taxi (round trip) and accommodations
Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park