Arctic Wild: Alaska Rafting

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Alaska Rafting

 

Alaska rafting trips in Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge allow you to take in great sweeps of country with relative ease. On our Brooks Range rafting trips we use 12 foot-long paddle-rafts. Each raft includes an Arctic Wild guide and either two or three clients. We plan our Alaska rafting trips for maximum wildlife viewing and scenery. In the arctic you may encounter Class II and III rapids. Generally our river trips are better suited for those seeking a wilderness experience rather than an adrenaline rush. If you are looking for an Alaska whitewater rafting trip, try the Hulahula River, the Copper River, or the Charley River.

 

On “travel days”, everyone works as a team to load and unload the boats and maneuver safely down the river. Paddle-rafts allow every passenger to be actively involved in navigating the river. Though we often have an end destination in mind, and some days may be challenging, ample time is allowed for leisurely picnic lunches and exploration. Alaska rafting trips with Arctic Wild frequently include one, two, or three layover days, spent hiking, relaxing, or both.

 

2008 Alaska Rafting Trips:
Charley River Raft	June 1 to June 9	Subarctic
Kickback BP/Hulahula Raft Combo	June 5 to June 20	ANWR
Hulahula River Raft	June 10 to June 20	ANWR
Kongakut River Raft	June 17 to June 27	ANWR
Copper River Raft	July 12 to July 19	Subarctic
Nigu River Raft	July 23 to August 2	Gates of the Arctic
Marsh Fork Canning River	August 21 to September 1	ANWR