23 Days | Alaska Summer Adventure Camp | $4,288.00

Summer Whitewater Rafting Alaska Camp

Overview

An Alaskan Adventure! Experience a summer of big adventure and breathtaking beauty in this land of glacier-clad mountains, abundant wildlife and the midnight sun.

Hiking & sea kayaking

Our Alaskan adventure begins with stunning scenery and abundant wildlife in the Chugach mountain range. Here, we enjoy a four-day backpack as well as a "give back" service project in the areas we visit. We then head to Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic towns, to participate in a magnificent sea kayak adventure out of Resurrection Bay.

Ice Climbing on Matanuska Glacier

Next, we enjoy an unforgettable Alaskan mountaineering experience on the Matanuska Glacier. After being outfitted with crampons, ice axes and climbing gear, we get an introduction to the exhilarating sport of ice climbing. Then, we hit the ice!

Whitewater rafting & hiking along Mt. McKinley

On the Matanuska River we spend two days rafting class III and IV rapids. Our final adventure is a five-day exploration of the Denali region where we backpack along the Kesugi Ridge in the shadow of Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America.

Trip Highlights

  • Sea kayak Resurrection Bay.
  • Backpack the Chugach Mountains.
  • Glacier ice climbing school.
  • Whitewater raft the Matanuska River.
  • Explore Denali State Park.
  • Community Service: 8 hours

 Backpacking experience recommended

Available Dates

  • 06/30/2012 to 07/22/2012
  • 07/25/2012 to 08/16/2012

Age Groups

Ages: 14-18
Grades: 8-12

Flights

  • Group flight to Anchorage