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Join
us for a day of sea kayaking in the ice of Blackstone
Bay. This is our most popular paddling destination.
This is a perfect trip for people with a limited
amount of time. Our day will start with a charter
boat ride from Whittier to a beach near the
head of Blackstone Bay. We will paddle through
the ice floe with harbor seals and numerous
sea birds to keep us company. You and your guides
will have the opportunity to safely paddle in
the tidewater glacier areas of Blackstone Bay
while you learn about it's natural history.
The
sights and sounds of the actively calving glaciers
from the unique viewpoint of our ocean kayaks
will indeed be the highlight of your trip! Along
with safe beautiful paddling, Blackstone has
some good hikes to offer. We can hike along
side Lawrence Glacier and watch recession in
process, or hike to the top of Willard Island
to enjoy one of the most spectacular views in
the Sound. A hearty lunch and snack is included.
At the end of our paddling day we will be taken
by charter boat back to Whittier, a perfect
day trip from Anchorage. Departs at 9:00 am.
$300
per person
4 person minimum
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We
will paddle, rain or shine. All paddlers should
bring:
1.
Rain gear and rain hat
2. Water bottle
3. Sunglasses and sunscreen
4. Wear (or bring) layers of clothing (synthetic
fabrics; fleece, capilene, and polypropylene
are best) to be comfortable in temperatures
ranging from 40-70 degrees. Cotton clothing
is inappropriate to our temperate rainforest
environment.
5. Camera (if you can't afford to lose it, don't
bring it)
6. Kittiwake paddlers (our 3 hour trip) should
wear comfortable shoes (sandals, sneakers) as
rubber boots will not be issued.
Alaska
Sea Kayakers will supply:
1.
Dry suit
2. Appropriate footgear
3. Rubber gloves (when required)
4. Dry bag for camera (and additional clothing,
when required)
General
information:
All
trips will require light to moderate exercise.
Whittier
can be accessed by car through a one-way toll
tunnel ($12 for cars).
Inbound openings are on the half hour, for fifteen
minutes. First inbound opening is at 6:30 AM,
and the last inbound opening is at 10:30 PM.
Outbound openings are on the hour, for fifteen
minutes. First outbound opening is 6 AM, and
the last outbound opening is at 10 PM.
There are some mid-day variations to this schedule,
to accommodate rail traffic. Please call us
to discuss this schedule, if planning a mid-day
entrance.
Allow 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive from Anchorage
to the tunnel entrance.
For
those trips offering lunch (Passage Canal, Shotgun
Cove, Blackstone Bay) our typical menu includes
smoked salmon, pasta salad, cut fruit and vegetables,
cheese, grain bread, assorted spreads and condiments,
hot drinks (tea and cocoa), and snacks on the
water. Please advise any special needs.
We
will paddle rain or shine, but, high winds can
keep us off of the water. On the day of your
tour, call (877) 472-2534, toll free, to check
weather and discuss options, if conditions are
poor. (Except: Blackstone Bay trips;
we will debark, regardless of weather. In the
rare event that Blackstone's protected bay is
not safe to paddle, we will return to Whittier
and offer to reschedule, or refund in full.)
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Located
3 miles across the canal from Whittier is the
busy hangout for the Black-Legged Kittiwake
sea bird. Your 3 hour trip starts with basic
kayaking instruction in the harbor. This is
a terrific trip for those wanting an introduction
to sea kayaking, light exercise and adventure.
Departs 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 5:00 pm
Enjoy
waterfalls, hidden coves, glacial views and
a short hike on this trip. Basic instruction
in the harbor and a lunch will be provided.
A longer and more strenuous paddle than our
Kittiwake route, this paddle will cover six
to eight miles in six or seven hours. Departs
at 11:00 a.m.
Just
5 miles from Whittier is a large cove that we
access by charter boat. You'll start your day
with basic instruction on sea kayaking within
the confines of this sheltered area. The 5 hour
trip involves kayaking along the shore back
to Whittier at a leisurely pace and exploring
several small coves including Emerald Cove.
A light lunch is provided. Departs at 1:00 pm.
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