Question 1

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Please see our blog post dedicated to the subject of choosing the best multi-day trip for you.

Question 2

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 3

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

Accepted Answer

Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

Question 4

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Please see our blog post dedicated to the subject of choosing the best multi-day trip for you.

Question 5

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 6

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

Accepted Answer

Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

Question 7

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Please see our blog post dedicated to the subject of choosing the best multi-day trip for you.

Question 8

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 9

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

Accepted Answer

Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

Question 10

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Please see our blog post dedicated to the subject of choosing the best multi-day trip for you.

Question 11

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 12

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

Accepted Answer

Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

Question 13

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Please see our blog post dedicated to the subject of choosing the best multi-day trip for you.

Question 14

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 15

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

Accepted Answer

Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

Question 16

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Please see our blog post dedicated to the subject of choosing the best multi-day trip for you.

Question 17

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Here are some things to think about when selecting a trip:What is my #1 goal for this adventure? Do I want to relax and get away from a hectic schedule? Do I want to push myself on an epic and athletically challenging journey? Create life-long memories with my family or partner? Learn skills from the experts and grow my scope as a mountain athlete? See new landscapes and experience Alaska’s unique glaciated terrain?What are my interests? Birding, animals, photography, geology, wildflowers, journaling, athleticism, spirituality, art, technical climbing, etc.Will this trip be part of a bigger Alaska trip? Where else am I going and what else will I see? Our glaciated terrain, history, high-altitude peaks, and vast backcountry wilderness are what set us apart from other areas in Alaska.What am I comfortable with at my current level of knowledge, experience, and physical and mental ability? Alaska is bigger and tougher than anything in the lower 48 and it’s a great place to push yourself, but you want to be realistic and make sure you have a good foundation to build upon if reaching for higher heights.

Question 18

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 19

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 20

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

Accepted Answer

Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

Question 21

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

Accepted Answer

Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

Question 22

How do I decide what Multi-Day trip to do?

Accepted Answer

All the pictures and descriptions sound amazing! How do I know what’s right for me? Please see our blog post dedicated to the subject of choosing the best multi-day trip for you.

Question 23

Do I have to carry my own gear?

Accepted Answer

Likely, at some point or another, at least a little bit, yes.

On a Rafting Trip, you can help the guides unload the boats, set up camp, and carry your dry bags to your tent nearby. After breakfast, you can help take down camp and load up the boats.

On a Base Camp Trip, you will need to carry your gear about 5-20min from the backcountry airstrip to where you plan to set up your camp. You'll carry your gear once at the beginning of the trip and then pack it up and carry it back to the airstrip at the end. Throughout the trip you will hike with a small day pack – this is usually 5-15lbs.

On a Mini-Backpacking Trip you will carry all your gear between the airstrip and your camp, which will be 1-3mi away. This means at least 2 one-way trips with the big backpack (usually 35-45lbs). After setting up camp you will enjoy day-hikes with a much lighter day pack (usually 5-15lbs).

On a Backpacking Trip, you will move camp every night and will need to carry everything you need with you throughout each day. For a trip up to 4 days in length, you can expect packs in the 35-45lb range and for trips in the 6-8 day range, please be prepared for weights closer to 45-55lbs. The burly gear that is required for the Alaskan backcountry isn’t very light so forget “ultralight” and think heavy-duty!

For all Base Camping and Backpacking Trips, the pack weight will really depend on what you bring, so we do recommend having a minimalist mindset. In addition to your own gear, we will be giving you a bear canister full of food and supplies, potentially another item like a fuel canister or a stove, and maybe a part of a tent if you’re not bringing your own (we recommend sharing tents to save weight). Your guides are weight-conscious packers and will never burden you unnecessarily. It’s likely that over the course of the trip you’ll be able to start adding your own things into the bear canister and your pack should get lighter as you eat your food and use supplies.

On our objective-based Mountaineering Expeditions, you will be required to carry all your own gear and some group gear between camps. Depending on the terrain, you may bring sleds with you for all or some of the route. Depending on the route, you may do stretches of the route multiple times, caching gear as you go, so you may not always have the full weight of all your equipment with you at all times. At maximum, you can expect weights of 80-160lbs to be split between a backpack and a sled and at minimum a 30lb bag for single-day excursions.

Question 24

What’s the difference between a Group Trip and a Private Trip?

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Most of our Multi-day Trips are offered in both a Group and Private Trip format.

Group Trips have set dates and are made up of individual travelers or smaller parties who don’t know each other but are excited to adventure together! On a Group Trip, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and be able to spread the costs of the trip resulting in a lower per-person rate. We guarantee the lowest possible rate for all land-based Group Trips and the 3-6 Person rate for all multi-day rafting Group Trips (we'll lower this rate if more than 6 people join). This means, you're guaranteed a low rate, no matter how many people join the group! We'll run the trip even if only 1 person signs up! Our land-based group trips max out at 8 participants and 12 participants for rafting trips.

Private Trips have custom dates and are just for your party. Private Trips are great for families, especially those with young children, close groups of friends and couples just wanting to spend time together, or those with special interests like photography or birding that they want to focus on during the trip. On a Private Trip, the entire experience is customized to your party and you don’t have to compromise to anyone else’s interests or abilities. Private Trips can be for just one, solo adventurer or get as big as 12 participants for larger groups.

For both Group and Private Trips, we work with a ratio of 1:4 for land-based trips, 1:3 for rafting trips, and 1:2-3 for mountaineering and ski trips. This helps with any pacing or interest discrepancies and provides additional support for bigger groups.

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