Last week, I was very fortunate to spend 9 days traveling with a group of 5 companions in the midst of Alaskan grandeur. This adventurous opportunity arose after an email from a good friend from my South Pole days, Don, who owns an Alaskan tour company called Exposure Alaska.
Most of this adventure week was spent in the backcountry of Alaska, off the grid, with my sleeping bag for my bed and a vigilance for bears in my head.
The main adventures were:
1) Kayaking
3 days/2 nights spent on the Prince William Sound, exploring various coves and hanging out on the beach when the wind got too high for us to continue.
2) Ice Climbing on the Matanuska Glacier
A day of awesome!
3) White Water Rafting the Nenana River
4) Backpacking
2 days/1 night and 13 miles of trail. We really did get away from it all.
Not only was the trip expertly guided with yummy food along the way, I was presented with 360 degree views of mountains almost daily. I also spent quality time with friends new and old and brought home with me some great memories (along with some lingering mosquito bites).
Steve (Assistant guide with a good singing voice), Levette (a sweet Southern girl), Julie (our super cool guide), Stig and Michelle (father/daughter team from Denmark)
Looks like a blast! I'm heading there in a couple of weeks, looking forward to seeing that stuff myself.
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