| Some
Common Questions about our Alaska Trips: |
| How
much is the plane ticket? |
| From
San Francisco, the price ranges from
$450-$550. |
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Can
you help us book a flight?
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| Yes.
We'll put you in touch with our travel
agent in Petersburg, Alaska for the
current available flights. It's that
simple. |
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| I've
never kayaked before - can I do this trip? |
| This
trip is appropriate for beginners. Kayak
instruction is part of the package.
However, participants should be in reasonable
physical shape to fully enjoy this trip.
Sign-ups can take our Intro Sea Kayaking
class for half price.
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| Do
I need to bring my own camping gear? |
| You
need to bring your own personal gear,
and a sleeping bag and ground pad. We'll
provide spacious tents. |
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| What
sort of clothes do I need? |
| For
Alaska's cool moist maritime climate
we suggest layered clothing and a good
set of rain pants, rain jacket, and
rubber boots. We'll send you a detailed
clothing list when you sign up.
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| What's
the food like? |
| Your
guides will prepare a variety of meals
for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians
including Alaskan halibut and salmon,
pasta, fresh salads, baked desserts,
deli-spread lunches, smoked salmon,
classic egg/pancake breakfasts, and
home dried fruits and chocolates for
snacks. You will be fed well. |
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| How
much do we paddle each day? |
| Our
longest day is the paddle to LeConte
glacier which is about 14 miles round
trip with lunch and snack breaks. Other
days will be around 8 miles. Days when
we are moving to or from a base camp
will be less. |
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| What's
the weather like? |
| The
typical week would be 25% sunshine,
25% rain, and 50% overcast. Air temperature
duringthe day is 60s to 70s and at night
is 40s to 50s. Wind is usually negligible.
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| Are
there any bugs? |
| |
Our
camps, thankfully, are usually free of bugs.
Though if you take a stroll along the beach
in the evening you may encounter some no-seeums.
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| What
can I expect in terms of wildlife? |
| |
Glad
you asked. The Inside Passage hosts an incredible
abundance of wildlife including humpback whales
in Frederick Sound, (frequently appearing)
bald eagles, salmon (summer is spawning season
for the silver and chum salmon), harbor seals,
Stellar's sea lions, sea otters, moose, wolves,
deer, black bear, and more. |
