Multisport Alaska Adventure: Hike & Kayak

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 10-day Alaska multisport adventure
    • Accommodation
      • 2 nights accommodations in Kennicott Glacier Lodge, McCarthy
      • 6 nights in tents/basecamp
    • 4-day Mothership Sea Kayaking in Prince William Sound
    • All bush flights in Alaska
    • All ground transportation
    • All breakfasts and dinners in the field
    • All group supplies—cooking equipment, water treatment options, group shelters, bear canisters, toilet supplies, emergency communication devices, maps, GPS, first aid kit
    • National Park entrance fees

  Not included:

  • • Travel to Valdez
    • Accommodation in Valdez on Day 1
    • Meals while in Valdez
    • Personal gear— backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, layers, rain gear, personal bowl, personal eating utensils, headlamp, and personal toiletries (some of this gear can be rented for an additional fee)
    • Lunches
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance  — optional, but recommended
• How fit do I need to be?

  If you want to experience Alaska, but don’t want to carry a heavy pack every day, this Alaska multisport adventure is for you!

  That being said, any remote trip in Alaska comes with challenges. At minimum, you must be able to walk 2 miles off trail with a 30 pound pack. To get the most out of the trip, it’s best that you’re comfortable hiking 8-10 miles on trail. That will set you up well to be able to go on some of the longer day hikes.

  But if you want to stay closer to camp and do shorter hikes that’s up to you. You’ll have the option to split the group each day depending on how far people want to go and at what pace. The longer (optional) hikes will be no joke. You’ll leave camp in the morning and be gone all day off trail across scree slopes, over mountain passes, and through the occasional but notorious thick Alaskan alder. If you’re an expert backpacker, you’ll still find this to be a rewarding and at times challenging trip.

  As for the kayaking part, it’s all beginner-friendly—no kayaking experience is necessary!

  Guests will be expected to practice excellent self-care, pack and unpack their own packs, set up and break down their own tents, and carry a portion of group equipment to and from the airstrip.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Backpack
    • Sleeping bag
    • Sleeping pad
    • Personal bowl
    • Personal eating utensils
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Comfortable hiking clothes 
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• What will the food be like?

  Meals will be delicious backcountry cuisine! You guides have spent a lot of years in the backcountry and they like to eat well! That being said, they also don’t love heavy packs. Their meals strike a balance between dehydrated backpacker food and gourmet fresh—in that balance are delicious meals without crazy weight. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please reach out with any questions.

  Your guides will supply all the breakfasts, dinners, and occasional desserts for the trip in the backcountry. Guests are asked to pack their own lunch snacks—on this trip, lunch is between when breakfast ends and dinner begins, so snack away!

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Alaska multisport adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. That is also the maximum group size.

  Alaska multisport adventures can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Alaska multisport adventure on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Alaska multisport adventure is Valdez, Alaska. To get there, you can either drive (6-7 hours from Anchorage) or fly into Valdez Airport (VDZ) (also from Anchorage).

  Day 1 of your adventure is dedicated to arriving to Valdez. Settle into your accommodation (not included in the price) and meet your sea kayaking guide in the evening for dinner and orientation!

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits 

  When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% of the trip price is to be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  • • Booking fees are non-refundable. 
    • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 120 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-119 days before the trip, there is no refund.