Kayak Alaska June 25-July 2nd - 2012 
We will fly into Anchorage and drive to Hope for a day of whitewater rafting. This will be followed by a drive to Homer (the starting point of the original Iditarod) where we will spend the night before heading out via water taxi on our 6 day kayaking and hiking adventure. We will spend 4 days in Kachemak Bay State Park kayaking and hiking, then return via water taxi to Homer and drive to the lovely city of Seward where we will visit Exit Glacier, the SeaLife Museum, and hike the Resurrection River Trail


 

Kayaking Trip to Alaska Requirements:
Paddling Experience: Intermediate - you will have taken Intro to Kayaking as well as an Intermediate Course or have the equivalent skills. You can perform or assist with rescues, and can accomplish a paddle float rescue.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $400 to reserve kayaks and campsites/cabins and Rafting Trips. Balance due 30 days before the trip.
Transportation You will be responsible for getting yourself to Anchorage at the designated time and getting yourself home (round trip tickets are pretty inexpensive if you buy them in advance)  Our trip fee is $1,200.  That includes van rental in AK, gasoline, one day of white water rafting, yurt rental, campsites, kayak and related kayak gear, water taxi to and from the park, drysuit, and guide. 
Paddling Gear - We will be renting in Alaska. this includes kayaks, pfd's, spray skirts, pumps, flares, drysuits and neoprene booties
Personal Gear - you are responsible for your own clothing, tents, camping gear, food etc.  Any questions, please contact chicagokayak@comcast.net
Goals- You should be easy going and be flexible in your attitude. The group will determine the daily itinerary while on the water - we will be taking each day as it comes. This is going to be laid back and relaxing - if this is not what you are looking for, then this trip is not for you.
Availability There are only 8 spots available.  This is on a first come, first serve basis. Your spot is only reserved once payment has been made.
Itinerary

Reserve your spot $400 Deposit - Non Refundable.  Total trip price is expected to be approx $1,200 which will include kayak rentals (and related gear),  van support, gasoline, one day of whitewater rafting, water taxi (round trip) and most accommodations


 
Seldovia Tide Tables (Applicable to Tutka Cove)
Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park