Glacier
Bay was a great river of ice when John Muir explored it only a century ago.
Now the bay is a water-filled fjord with glaciers falling out of the
mountains to meet it. We will pitch camp in unforgettable settings and hike
and paddle around the world's most famous glaciers. As the least visited arm
of the Park, you will never question that you are in remote, pristine
wilderness. Wildlife has maintained its natural abundance, and we hope to
spot bears, mountain goats, marine mammals and seabirds.
Conde Nast authors traveled with us on our
Glacier Bay Adventure and concluded, "In the seat of a kayak, Glacier Bay
is the purest form of adventure." They found that "roughing it has never
been so intoxicating." We recommend their article in the September, 1998
issue. This 6-day Glacier Bay trip is easier than the 8-day expedition,
but it is still an active trip, and guests must be in good physical
condition. Begins and ends in Gustavus.
Day 1- We will pick you up from the
Gustavus airport or ferry dock and go to our cozy, quiet inn. Borrow a
bike, go for a walk, or just relax in this rural setting. We will gather
for a delicious Alaskan dinner and attend the pre-trip meeting held at the
inn.
Day 2 - After a hearty breakfast,
we head to Bartlett Cove, headquarters for Glacier Bay National Park. We
board a floatplane for an unforgettable flight to the head of pristine
Muir Inlet where we have our first kayaking lesson and begin paddling.
Days 3-5 - We travel through
geologic time to an age when icefields and glaciers covered much of North
America. As we camp along the shores, we will witness the rebirth of a new
land emerging as the ice retreats and new flora and fauna enliven the
landscape. Glaciers and ice fill our senses, as we kayak, hike and camp in
this fascinating bay. We will paddle along two or three stunning glaciers
including the Muir and McBride Glaciers. On clear days, the backdrop of
the Fairweather Range is unparalleled. This is a perfect trip for both
experienced kayakers and active people
who have never kayaked.
Day 6 - We board our charter vessel
for a trip back to Glacier Bay park headquarters. Put your feet up and
watch the terrific scenery and wildlife as you relax and rest your tired
muscles. We will arrive in Gustavus in late afternoon, in time for the
southbound jet.
Electronic mail
request:
glacierbayadventure@glacierbaytravel.com
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Glacier
Bay was a great river of ice when John Muir explored it only a century ago.
Now the bay is a water-filled fjord with glaciers falling out of the
mountains to meet it. We will pitch camp in unforgettable settings and hike
and paddle around the world's most famous glaciers. As the least visited arm
of the Park, you will never question that you are in remote, pristine
wilderness. Wildlife has maintained its natural abundance, and we hope to
spot bears, mountain goats, marine mammals and seabirds.
