Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

JOHN HYDE

STEVE BLOOM

MARC LATREMOUILLE

A classic wooden motor yacht is the ultimate way to explore the wildlife-rich glacial wilderness of Southeast Alaska. STEVE BLY

Alaska’s Inside Passage WHALES AND SEA KAYAKING IN A GLACIER-CARVED WORLD

In the storied wilderness of the Inside Passage, glaciers crackle in deep fjords and the sea is filled with whales, orcas, porpoises, and sea lions. Our discovery of this majestic Alaskan realm is aboard a historic 12-guest wooden vessel that brings us into hidden places big ships can’t even dream of entering. With our on-board

and nesting waterfowl. Navigating around icebergs, we enter Endicott Arm, on the lookout for whales as they dive for krill. At Ford’s Terror, a spectacular natural amphitheater, we paddle beneath sheer 5,000-foot granite walls wreathed in ephemeral mists. Days 3-5 Admiralty Island / The Brothers After a hike in the highlands above Ford’s Terror, we head for Admiralty Island, with its plentiful brown bears. At The Brothers Islands, we hike and watch for humpbacks and orcas in this prime summer feeding ground. From our idyllic anchorages, the sound of breathing whales or the call of an eagle frequently drifts across the evening calm. Days 6-7 Thomas Bay / Scenery Cove / Petersburg If the whales are around, we’ll shadow them (and drop our hydrophone to listen to them!), then head to Thomas Bay, watching for black bears on the beaches. Anchoring at Scenery Cove, we ride upriver by skiff for a hike on the ice of the Baird Glacier. Depart on Day 7 from charming Petersburg, with its Norwegian and Tlingit heritage. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE Look for moose, bear, and caribou from our lodge in the heart of Denali National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS • Explore one of Alaska’s prime wildlife areas by historic small ship • Sea kayak amid icebergs and beneath towering granite walls • Hike on glacial moraine and in old-growth cedar, hemlock, and spruce forests • Watch calving glaciers, bald eagles, and breaching whales DETAILS • 7-day trip begins in Juneau and ends in Petersburg (or reverse) • 6 nights aboard a 75-foot historic boat with six cabins, some with private bath • All meals included

“The boat is beautiful, the food divine, the activities and the scenery unparalleled. We loved every minute.” Melissa A. San Francisco CA

naturalists sharing insights into the natural history and native cultures, we navigate to islands, bays, and coves, hike in old-growth forests, kayak in narrow inlets including spectacular Ford’s Terror, and encounter a bounty of Alaskan wildlife, from humpback whales to brown bears and bald eagles.

DATES Jun 4-10, 2017*

Jul 23-29**

Jun 11-17** Jun 18-24*

Jul 30-Aug 5* Aug 6-12** Aug 13-19* Aug 20-26** Aug 27-Sep 2*

Jun 25-Jul 1**

Jul 2-8*

Jul 9-15**

Jul 16-22* *Juneau to Petersburg **Petersburg to Juneau

At day’s end, you’ll savor the welcoming comfort of our boat and enjoy a delicious meal in a beautiful anchorage. Days 1-2 Juneau / Ford’s Terror (Southbound Departures) From Juneau, we head into Stephens Passage, keeping an eye out for bald eagles and orcas as we cruise to Limestone Inlet. Our skiff ride upriver often reveals bears, jumping salmon,

TRIP COST From $4250, depending on cabin category Denali extension: from $2035 TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easy to moderate sea kayaking and hiking (no previous kayaking experience necessary)

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