Arctic Alaska, Brooks Range

The river trips in Alaska's Brooks Range are to leave you with a lasting impression. Experience an unaltered ecosystem and enjoy a simple and rustic life in the wild and free wilderness of this most northern mountain range. Moving quietly on these natural ways shows you the country and it's wildlife in a real and authentic way.

Kobuk River

Originating in the southern slopes of the Arrigetch peaks and Walker Lake in the central Brooks Range, the Kobuk River flows north of the Arctic Circle to the Bering Sea. Our adventure starts at the impressive Walker Lake. The lake with it's crystal clear water is a paradise for Lake Trout fishing. The discharge of the lake is one of the origin of the Kobuk and starting point of our trip. The Kobuk is known as one of best fishing waters in Alaska for Arctic Grayling and the special Sheefish.

Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska
Participants meet at the GoNorth Travel Center. At the pre-trip meeting we go through gear, food and final details. There is time to run last minute errands. Overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.
Day 2: Flight to Bettles and Walker Lake
After arriving in the small village of Bettles we load our gear into a float plane and enjoy a scenic flight to Walker Lake.
Day 3 to Day 8: Walker Lake to Kobuk Village (110 miles)
The river offers much variety. We have to portage a short section of white water right below Walker Lake. Some class 2 water and two canyons keep the upper stretch and the first days exiting. Beyond the canyons, the gradient lessens and offers excellent fishing for Arctic Grayling, Sheefish and Northern Pike.
Day 9: Back to Fairbanks
From the village of Kobuk we fly back to Fairbanks; overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.

Tour dates: August 10.- August 18. 2008
Trip length: 9 days
Price per person: US$ 2650

Experience: Average physical strength and agility
Basic knowledge of canoeing and paddling
Back country experienced

North Fork of the Koyukuk

The legendary North Fork of the Koyukuk River winds it's way through mountains known as the “Gates of the Arctic” and offers outstanding and pristine nature. This beautiful part of the central Brooks Range was already explored and named in the early 1930 by Robert Marshall, a natural scientist and conservationist. The scenery on this river trip is remarkably diverse and the difficulties are moderate.

Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska
Participants meet at the GoNorth Travel Center. Together we go through gear and final details. We have time to run last minute errands and explore the attractions of the city. Overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.
Day 2: The small village of Bettles
Today we fly north across the Yukon River and the Arctic Circle to the small Village of Bettles. Between unloading the plane and reloading our gear in a bush plane we have time to explore the small town on the banks of the Koyukuk River. Later that day we leave for an exhilarating flight into the Brooks Range and to the head waters of the North Fork.
Day 3 to Day 8: On the river (90 miles)
The next 5 days offer a variety of activities for us; great hiking opportunities at the upper river, fishing at the mouth of the tributaries or we just relax and enjoy camping on one of the gravel bars. Scope for Dall sheep on the surrounding ridges and keep an eye out for Grizzly Bear, Moose and Wolf. Day 7 brings us to the confluence with the Middle fork; from there it is one more day to the small village of Bettles.
Day 9: Back to Fairbanks
Today we catch a scheduled plane back to Fairbanks, overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.

Tour dates: July 26. - August 4. 2008
Trip length: 10 days
Price per person: US$ 2410

Experience: Average physical strength and agility
Basic knowledge of canoeing and paddling
Back country experienced

Interior Alaska, White Mountains

Enjoy true adventure in a wilderness relatively close to Fairbanks, the hub of the interior. The landscape varies from the rolling hills of the Tanana / Yukon Uplands to the jagged peaks of the White Mountains. The clear rivers and streams invite you for a float trip before draining into the mighty Yukon River.

Beaver Creek

A wild and scenic river, Beaver Creek seeks it's way through the White Mountains, a lime stone formation in Alaska’s interior. The river originates in this mountain range, approximately 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks and flows along jagged limestone peaks towards the Yukon River. Ahead of us are 127 miles of a designated National Wild and Scenic River, most of it within the White Mountains Recreation Area.
The river’s clear, moderately swift water and unparalleled scenery make for a remote but relaxing trip. We have great opportunities on the first few days for hikes into the surrounding mountains.

Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska
Pre-trip meeting at the GoNorth Travel Center. We go through gear, food and final details and run if necessary last minute errands. Overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.
Day 2: Drive on the Steese Highway to Nome Creek
A two hour drive brings us to Nome Creek about 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks. We set up our boats and hit the river for our first log of about 10 miles.
Day 3 to Day 7: On the river
The river offers variety. Moderately swift water let us enjoy this float trip. Watch for Moose along the river. We might see a Black Bear or even a Grizzly. Farther into the trip we have the chance to see Dall Sheep grazing on the slopes of the White Mountains. Beaver Creek offers outstanding fishing for Arctic Grayling.
Day 8: Flight back to Fairbanks
A gravel bar just below Victoria Creek will be the airstrip for the bush plane to land. After a short flight we are back in Fairbanks. Overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.

Tour dates: June 23.- June 30. 2008
Trip length: 8 days
Price per person: US$ 1645

Experience: Average physical strength and agility
Basic knowledge of canoeing and paddling
Back country experienced

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