Katmai
Park
7-Day Bear Viewing
Adventure Having appeared in magazines and films around the
world, Katmai's brown bears are renowned Alaskan icons. The world's largest
run of sockeye salmon up the Naknek River creates an ideal feast for brown
bears - attracting more than 2,000 of the bruins to the lands of Katmai
National Park and Preserve. This is one of the world's premier brown bear
viewing trips.
If your looking for fun a Alaska winter experience our snowshoeing adventures in Girdwood valley offers a unique winter look at an enchanting Alaska rainforest. Girdwood is located just a short drive, 35 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. Transportation is available from Anchorage for groups. Please call our office if you have a group that would like to go snowshoeing. We also offer group discounts.
Snowshoeing in Girdwood you'll experience a postcard perfect Alaska winter wonderland; snowy alpine meadows, spruce bows heavy with fresh snow and creeks that flow year-round. Snowshoeing with a local interpretative naturalist guide we'll seek out pristine passageways in this snowbound Alaska wilderness. Your naturalist guide will point out unique features while snowshoeing and identify animal tracks left in the snow from the local wildlife.
"Snowshoeing up the mountain was the coolest most awe-inspiring thing we have ever done in our lives. We have traveled the world over, and can't wait to get back to Alaska and to do another adventure snowshoe hike"
-Teri, Joel, Josh & Aaron Rosenberg (Michigan)
Backcountry Safaris offers two Alaska snowshoeing tour options or for groups custom snowshoeing adventures are available. The Girdwood Valley Explorer Snowshoeing tour is 3 - 4 hours long and departs 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing tour is 2.5 hours long and departs at 4:00 p.m.
The Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing tour offers a unique Alaska snowshoeing experience. We'll explore Alaska's winter wonderland at dusk. After the alpenglow has faded we'll don headlamps. The evening air is fresh and crisp. Beams of light from our headlamps will catch delicate crystalline reflection from the snow for a new and unique perspective of this winter wonderland.
Snowshoe tours include naturalist guide, instruction, snowshoes, gourmet snack and hot beverages.
All participants must wear winter boots or waterproof footwear, bring gloves, a hat, and several layers of clothes. We find layering offers the best cold weather protection and also allows us to take off layers of clothing as we heat up from being active and add layers as we cool down. Also, bring your day pack including a large bottle of water, camera, and binoculars if you have them. We have some winter clothing available for use if you need it. Please let us know in advance.
2006 Tour Dates And Rates
Form your own group for a custom snowshoeing adventure and a group discount or choose from one of our scheduled tours.
Girdwood Valley Explorer Snowshoeing tour 3-4 hours – Cost $89.00
Departure times 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Two person minimum or $100.00 per person. Singles please call you maybe able to join another group.
Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing Tour 2.5 hours – Cost $69.00
Departure times 4:00 p.m.
Two person minimum or $80.00 per person. Singles please call you maybe able to join another group.
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO!Fill out the secure on-line reservation form or call our office at (907) 222-1632 or toll-free (877) 812-2159. Reservation requires a 50% deposit. We accept payment by VISA/MasterCard. You will receive a pre-trip packet detailing the itinerary of the tour you have chosen and an equipment list. (Reservation and Payment Terms)
Last minute reservations may be available so don't hesitate to contact us. If a trip has space, we can get you on it.
Limitations of liability:
Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. We highly recommend that you consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance coverage can help with expenses for the unforeseeable such as lost baggage trip delays, emergency evacuation, and cancellation due to illness.
We use independent contractors to supply Backcountry Safaris with various services on many of our adventures. Some trips require us to use independent tour guides, drivers, lodges and hotels, air and water taxis, and other suppliers. Because we do not own, operate, manage, control, or supervise these suppliers, we cannot be liable for any acts or omissions on their part, including any negligence, gross negligence, or reckless or willful acts. Backcountry Safaris assumes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or death to person or property arising from the negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person who is to or does provide goods or services for this trip or for the action or inaction of any other third party. Without limitation, Backcountry Safaris is not responsible for acts of God, equipment failures, vehicle or vessel accidents, illness from food or otherwise, annoyance, delays, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, and changes in transit or hotel and lodge services over which it has no control. We make occasional changes in trip itineraries for the comfort and well being of our guests. We will keep you informed of any necessary changes in a timely fashion.
On payment of your deposit to Backcountry Safaris, you agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions.
Alaska Adventure Travel Specialist Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Experience: Locally owned and operated since 1986.
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Service: You are the most important part of our business. From airport logistics to pre-trip shopping, we customize your trip to remove the hassles and increase your enjoyment.
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Customization: We've guided adventure trips in Alaska for more than 20 years. This experience helps us plan a trip that best meets your desires. We work with you to create an Alaskan adventure of a lifetime.
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Credibility: We are members in good standing with major adventure and travel trade associations. Click here. References are available on request.
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Insurance and Permits: We are fully insured and have special use permits from the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Alaska State Parks
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Guides: Our Alaska guides have the right mix of camaraderie, experience and leadership to make your trip memorable. All are professionally trained experts and have current advanced first aid certification.
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Safety: Your welfare is our highest priority and is reflected in everything we do. We are vigilant about your safety. We exercise judgment to prevent accidents, are trained to respond to situations, and carry a satellite phone, marine or VHF radio or other communication equipment that allow us to make emergency contact should any needs arise.
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Environmental Commitment: All of our Alaska adventure tours are run in matter to minimize environmental impact. We also support the voluntary dollar a day for conservation program and the National River Cleanup Week just to mention a few.
If your looking for fun a Alaska winter experience our snowshoeing adventures in Girdwood valley offers a unique winter look at an enchanting Alaska rainforest. Girdwood is located just a short drive, 35 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. Transportation is available from Anchorage for groups. Please call our office if you have a group that would like to go snowshoeing. We also offer group discounts.
The Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing tour offers a unique Alaska snowshoeing experience. We'll explore Alaska's winter wonderland at dusk. After the alpenglow has faded we'll don headlamps. The evening air is fresh and crisp. Beams of light from our headlamps will catch delicate crystalline reflection from the snow for a new and unique perspective of this winter wonderland.
Girdwood Valley Explorer Snowshoeing tour 3-4 hours – Cost $89.00
