Arctic Wild: Western Arctic
The unknown of the unknown, home of the half a million-strong Western Arctic Caribou herd, the western arctic holds rivers floated by few people. You almost certainly will not encounter other parties on any of our western arctic trips. Expect encounters with wildlife.
As the Brooks Range heads west, the craggy peaks and arid climate give way to broad colorful ridges, rich and productive tundra, and some of the highest densities of wildlife anywhere in the Arctic. Except for the few Inupiat residents, the entire Western Arctic is un-peopled and remote. Trips offer unparalleled opportunities to view the 500,000 animal Western Arctic caribou herd as they migrate just after calving, predators in tow. For bird enthusiasts, the western arctic is a fantastic place to see Asian migrants such as Bluethroats, Bristle-thighed Curlew, Northern wheatears, and Yellow wagtails. Yellow-billed loons and other rare waterfowl can be seen near to the coast.
2008 Trips in the Western Arctic: |
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June 5 to June 12 |
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June 12 to June 23 |
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June 5 to June 23 |
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July 5 to July 11 |
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July 23 to August 2 |
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August 2 to August 7 |
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Photo credit: © Nick Jans, Western Arctic