Alaska My Way

8/9/2019 Alaska My Way

1/8

ALASKA MY WAY


2/8

DEAR ADVENTURER

Alaska has been called by many names: the Great Land, the Last Frontier, Alyeska, SewardsFolly, the Golden North, the Big Country, the Land o the Midnight Sun Its certainly a

big enough place to warrant its many appellations; more than twice the size o exas, and

the equivalent o Caliornia, Oregon, Washington, and Montana put together, Alaska could

contain England, France, and Germanyand still have room or Japan. All the national

park lands o the entire Lower 48 states put together do not equal those ound in Alaska.

Unortunately, most visitors see only a raction o the state. Te majority arrives on a huge

cruise ship and only goes ashore on tightly-programmed excursions. I travelers tour by

land at all, that itinerary nearly always ollows a well-beaten and tourist-customized track.

As a longtime resident o Alaska, Id like to show you a dierent side o the state. O course

we will visit a ew o the major tourist draws, but well see them in an entirely dierent

and much more personalway, spending more time, and venturing arther in. And, best

o all, we get o that beaten track and experience some out-o-the-way places that ew

visitors ever see.

o move around this vast area, we plan to travel via a variety o methods: we ride the Alaska

Railroad, drive the ull length o the classic and spectacular Denali Highway, y by smallplane over the Wrangell Mountains and into Prince William Sound, and cruise on an Alaska

Marine Highway erry. We visit our o Alaskas amazing national parks: Kenai Fjords,

Lake Clark, Wrangell-St. Elias (Americas largest), and Denali, my own great big backyard.

Keep in mind that no one who wants the authentic Alaska experience comes or the luxury

hotelswell stay in comortable, but rustic, wilderness lodges in places with musical names

like Kantishna, Kennicott, Cordova, Seward, and Homer each having played a major role

in the colorul history o the state.

My avorite time o year in this corner o the world is late August and early September

and not just because there are ewer tourists, mosquitoes, and less rain. What well get is

late summer around the coast and early all in the interior. By then, the berries are ripe, the

all colors are out on the tundra, the wildlie looks its best, and there is enough darkness

that northern lights are a possibility. O course we will be looking or wildlie all along the

way. Grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, sea otters, wolves, Steller sea lions, and bald

eagles are all on our list, along with many others. Our unique way o travel, without a tightly

regimented schedule, allows us to take spontaneous advantage o sightings and viewing

opportunities along the way. You will also have a variety o hiking options, both on and o

trail, and can even strap on some crampons or an unorgettable walk on a glacier.

Whatever you choose to call Alaska, the 49th state is not like any o the others. Its a big,

wild place and I believe it deserves to be seen the right way. I very much look orward to

sharing Alaskamy waywith you.

Warmest regards,

Kevin Clement

GRIZZLY BEARS Kevin Clement


3/8

DAY 1

HOME / FAIRBANKS, ALASKA

Arrive in Fairbanks and transer to your hotel

with the remainder o the day ree to explore

the citys rontier atmosphere which recalls its

colorul history dating back to the late 1800s.

Dinner and overnight at Rivers Edge Resort.DAY 2

FAIRBANKS /

DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Early this morning transer to the Fairbanks

rail depot to board Gold Star Service domed

rail cars or the journey to Denali National

Park. Set out by motorcoach along the Denali

National Park Road, extending 91 miles rom

the park entrance to its terminus in the old

mining community o Kantishna. Crossing

mountainsides, this supremely scenic road

meanders past slopes and prime wildlie

viewing areas. Spend the next three nights at

Camp Denaliin this remote region o the park.

DAYS 3 & 4

DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Encompassing more than six million acres,

Denali National Park is the continents premier

location to view and photograph an amazing

array o wildlie in a spectacular setting.

Moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and grizzly bears

are among the 37 mammal species that live in

the park. Golden eagles, gyralcons, ptarmigan,

and long-tailed jaegers are but a ew o the

165 species o migratory and resident birds thatcall Denali home during the temperate months.

I weather permits, we are privy to breathtaking

views o Mt. McKinley, North Americas high-

est peak. During our time here enjoy a series

o guided hikes in the higher alpine valleys

and the Wonder Lake area.

DAY 5

DENALI NATIONAL PARK /

PARK ENTRANCE

oday drive back to the park entrance stopping

to view wildlie along the way, visit the Murie

Science and Learning Center, a collaborative

eort between Denali National Park and

Preserve, seven other National Parks, and Park

partners promoting scientic research. Dinner

and overnight at theMcKinley Village Lodge.

DAY 6

DENALI HIGHWAY / WRANGELL

ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK

Tis morning travel by motorcoach toward

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park along the

spectacular Denali Highway. Te Wrangell-

St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the

largest National Park in the United States.

More than 100 glaciers and some o NorthAmericas highest peaks are situated among

the parks 13.2 million acres. We stop to visit

the Park Headquarters beore arriving in the

small town o Chitina or a short bush plane

ight to the historic towns o McCarthy and

Kennicott. Spend the next two nights at the

quaint Kennicott Glacier Lodge.

DAY 7WRANGELLST. ELIAS NATIONAL

PARK

oday take a spectacular hike along an old

wagon road to view 16,390-t. Mt. Blackburn.

At the glacier we strap on crampons (ice shoes)

and ater some simple instruction rom our

expert guide and a bit o practice, set out or a

walk on the glacier itsel. For those who preer

an alternative, a walking tour among the ruinso the Kennicott Copper Company oers a

look back at this historic mining giant.

DAY 8

WRANGELLST. ELIAS

NATIONAL PARK / CORDOVA

Embark on a wilderness ightseeing excursion

along the Copper Riverworld renowned or

its avorul Copper River salmon. Tis is oneo Alaskas most impressive wilderness water-

ways and the ight route takes us along the

Wrangell and Chugach mountain ranges

en route to Cordova, nestled at the head o

Orca Inlet in Prince William Sound. Later

board a local shing boat, and cruise around

the oshore islands watching or sea otters.

Spend the next two nights in Cordova at the

Orca Adventure Lodge.

DAY 9

CORDOVA

Tis morning drive to the Copper River

Delta and Childs Glacier, one o Alaskas most

active glaciers. Enjoy a picnic lunch in ull

view o the glacier and historic Million Dollar

Bridge, once the vital link rom Cordova to

the McCarthy and Kennicott mines. Weather

permitting this aternoon we have the option

o boarding an inatable rat or a oat trip

ALASKA MY WAY15 DAYS

DALL SHEEP


4/8

among the icebergs beore entering the swit,but gentle currents o the Sheridan River.

DAY 10

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND

CROSSING / SEWARDodays erry ride along the Alaska Marine

Highwaythrough Prince William Soundto the port o Whittieris a highlight. Viewdozens o glaciers which are nestled in the

Sounds mountain walls. From Whittier travelby motorcoach to Seward, gateway to KenaiFjords National Park. Tis aternoon we are

treated to a behind-the-scenes tour o theAlaska SeaLie Center. Dinner and the next

two nights at the Seward Windsong Lodge.

DAY 11

SEWARD / KENAI FJORDS

NATIONAL PARK

Te ocus o the day is a cruise into spectac-ular Kenai Fjords National Park with its

abundant wildlie and breathtaking scenery.As we sail through Resurrection Bay, watchor Steller sea lions, harbor seals, pufns,

eagles, and even whales. Cruise past the AlaskaMaritime National Wildlie Reuge on our

way to tidewater and alpine glaciers. Return

to Seward or dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 12

SEWARD / HOMERTis morning we travel on the Sterling High-

way to Homer. Te highway passes throughthe Chugach National Forest and Kenai

National Wildlie Reuge home to Dall sheep,mountain goats, bears, caribou, and moose

and eatures splendid mountain scenery. InHomer we visit the Pratt Museum as well asthe Ocean Visitor Centers beore boarding a

boat to the charming village o Halibut Cove,amous or its boardwalks and galleries. Ater

dinner at the Saltry return to Homer andovernight at the Lands End Resort.

DAY 13HOMER /

LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PARK

A ull day o bear viewing in the heart oLake Clark National Park is the plan or the

day. A ightseeing adventure lands us on aremote beach in ront o theAlaska Homestead

Lodgewhere we visit the best viewing spots tosee bears grazing on the tidal ats or catchingsh in the nearby stream. Enjoy lunch at

the lodge and more time viewing bears thisaternoon beore our return ight. Dinner

and overnight at the Lands End Resort.

DAY 14

HOMER / ANCHORAGEIn the morning we travel across Kachemak Bayor an in depth look at the intertidal zones.

Ater lunch y to Anchorage or dinner andovernight at the Hotel Captain Cook.

DAY 15ANCHORAGE / HOMEWARD

ranser to the airport or your independentight home.

Fairbanks

CampDenali

Chitina

McCarthy

Cordova

Anchorage

Seward

Whittier

DENALI NATIONAL

PARK & PRESERVE

WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS

NATIONAL PARK &

PRESERVE

TRAIN

PLANE

FERRY

MOTORCOACH

Kennicott

KENAI FJORDS

NATIONAL PARK

Kantishna

LAKE CLARK

NATIONAL PARK

Homer

AlaskaHomestead

Lodge

ALASKA

DENALI HWY

MAP NOT TO SCALE

SEA OTTERRILEY CREEK, DENALI

ROOT GLACIER

Kevin Clement Jack S. Grove


5/8

WHAT TO EXPECT

For most activities, a relatively moderate level o exertion is required. However, a variety

o activities will be oered. We will oten leave the beaten path to walk over uneven terrain

such as rocky trails and shores, and icy paths, including glaciers. ransportation options

will vary with some motorcoach rides over bumpy roads, and boat and train journeys that

require sitting or long periods o time. Our accommodations range rom superb hotels

to rustic lodges tucked into remote corners o the parks we are visiting. Tis permits us

close-up viewing o wildlie. Not all accommodations have en suite acilities; comortable

outhouseswith incredible views!will be part o the true Alaska experience. Seasonal

temperatures can range rom the low 40s to the low 70s F, with evenings a bit cooler.We will mail a complete list o recommended clothing and a suggested reading list to you

approximately ve months prior to departure. ravelers will most enjoy the remarkable

opportunities this expedition oers i they travel with a spirit o adventure.

KEVIN CLEMENT Zegrahm & Eco

Expeditions Director Kevin Clement is ortunate

enough to live within the boundaries o Denali

National Park. His specialty is subarctic ecology,

but his work as a naturalist and an ecotourism

and adventure travel guide has taken him rom

his home in Alaska to all seven continents.

On those rare occasions when hes home,

Kevin serves as the Denali Foundation instructor

or natural history and as a trainer or theparks sta o naturalists. In 1995 he became a

Certication Instructor or the Wilderness Education Association and in 1997 joined

the adjunct aculty o the University o Alaska. Tat same year he initiated an outdoor

leadership program or the non-prot Foundation, leading students on month-long

backcountry courses. He has lived in several other national parks and has guided groups

in whitewater rats, in sea kayaks, and on oot. He holds certications in scuba diving,

switwater rescue, and wilderness medicine, as well as a Coast Guard Masters license.

Kevin is also an artist. His rst career was as an illustrator, and his work has appeared

in various art shows, several times winning jurors or peoples choice awards. He never

travels without his sketchbook.

MEET OUR LEADER

CARIBOU


6/8

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USATel:206-285-4000 Toll-free: 1-800-628-8747Fax:206-285-5037 E-mail:[email protected] site:www.zeco.comGiving You the World

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. RESERVATIONS: 25% o the expedition are, a longwith a completed and signed Reservation Form, will reservea place or you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a

Eco-Expeditions (ECO), program. Te balance o theexpedition are is due 120 days prior to departure. Air areis also due at this time. Al l prices are quoted in U.S. dollarsand must be paid in U.S. dollars. Credit cards accepted ordeposit only.

2. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:Notication o cancellation o this program and any inde-pendent travel arrangements must be received in writingby ECO. At the time we receive your written cancellation,the ollowing penalties will apply: 120 or more days prior to departure: $500 per person 60 through 119 days prior to departure:

50% o expedition are

59 days prior to departure through day of departure:100% o expedition are

Some air are may be nonreundable. Once an expeditionhas departed, there will be no reunds rom ECO or anyunused portions o the trip. Te above policy also appliesto all extensions and independent travel arrangementsmade in conjunction with this program.

3. TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION

INSURANCE: We strongly advise that all travelerspurchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance asprotection against an emergency that may orce you tocancel or leave rom an expedition while it is in progress.

A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you uponreceipt o your reservation.

4. SHARE POLICY: Accommodations on all ECOprograms are based on double occupancy. I you are travel-ing alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommatewill be assigned to you whenever possible. When pairingroommates, we will always pair participants o the samesex. Al l shared accommodations are nonsmoking. Uponbooking you will be required to pay a Single Supplement,i we are able to pair you with a roommate the supplementwill be reunded. Please note that single accommodationsare limited and cannot be guaranteed throughout.

5. MEDICAL INFORMATION: Participation on an

ECO program requires that you be in generally goodhealth. It is essential that persons with any medical prob-lems and related dietary restrictions make them known tous well beore departure. We can counsel you on whetherthe expedition you have selected is appropriate or you.

Te tour leader has the right to disqualiy any participantat any time during the tour i he/she eels the participantis physically incapable and/or i a participants continuedparticipation will jeopardize either the individual in-volved or the group. Tere will be no reund given underthese circumstances.

6. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS: Luggage size and

weight limitations or both checked and carry-on luggage,imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirementdue to type o aircrat, wi ll apply or fights to/rom/within this program. Specications will be provided withpre-departure materials.

7. FUEL COST INCREASES AND CURRENCY

FLUCTUATION: In order to keep rates as low as possible,we do not build into the trip are an allowance to cover

possible increases rom uel costs or currency fuctuations.Tereore, as uel-cost increases may occur and currenciesdo fuctuate around the world, it may be necessary or us

to initiate a rate surcharge at any time beore departure ithere are exceptional cost increases beyond our control.

8. ITINERARY CHANGES & TRIP DELAY:Itineraries are based on inormation available at the timeo printing and are subject to change. ECO reserves theright to change a programs dates, sta, itineraries, oraccommodations as conditions warrant. I a trip must bedelayed, or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, roadconditions, transportation delays, airline schedules, govern-ment intervention, sickness, or any other contingency orwhich ECO or its agents cannot make provision, the costo delays or changes is not included.

9. ITINERARY CANCELLATION:ECO reserves theright to cancel an itinerary beore departure or any reason

whatsoever, including too ew participants or logistica lproblems such as strikes, wars, acts o God, or any othercircumstances that may make operation o the trip inadvis-able. All trip payments received will be promptly reunded,and this reund will be the limit o ECOs liability. ECOis not responsible or any expenses incurred by trip mem-bers in preparing or the trip, including nonreundable orpenalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa orpassport ees, or other trip-related expenses.

10. PARTICIPATION: ECO reserves the right todecline to accept any individual as an expedition member

or any reason whatsoever.11. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILIT Y: Tis sectiondenes ECOs responsibility with respect to al l o our trips,including extensions and independent arrangements.Please read it careu lly.

ECO, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice thatthey act only as the agent or the owners, contractors, andsuppliers providing means o transportation and/or allother related travel services and assume no responsibilityhowsoever caused or injury, loss, or damage to person orproperty in connection with any service resulting directlyrom: acts o God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses

arising rom quarantine, strikes, thets, pilerage, orcemajeure, ailure o any means o conveyance to arriveor depart as scheduled, civil d isturbances, terrorism,government restrictions or regulations, and discrepanciesor changes in transit or hotel services over which it hasno control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may bemade where deemed advisable or the comort and well-being o the passengers.

As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject tochange.

As described in item 9 above, in the event that an expedi-tion must be cancelled, ECO is not responsible or anypersonal expenses incurred by trip members in preparingor the program.

On advancement o deposit to ECO, the depositoracknowledges that he/she has read and understands theabove recited terms and conditions, and agrees to bebound by them.

Caliornia Seller o ravel Program Registration#2031043-40

Coverp

hotos:

Kev

inClement

(Mt.

Dena

li);Nata

lia

Baec

hto

ld(ba

ldeag

le);Peter

Harr

ison

(Ste

ller

Sea

Lions

)

Rick Hargrove


7/8

NAME #1(as it appears on passport)

(preerred name)

NAME #2(as it appears on passport)

(preerred name)

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP COUNTRY

PHONE(home) (ofce)

FAX E-MAIL

ACCOMMODATIONS*:o Twin o Share(roommate to be assigned) o Single

*Not all accommodations will have en suite acilities.

I AM/WE ARE:o Nonsmokers o Smokers

DEPOSIT INFORMATION:o Enclosed is a deposit check or $ (25% per person o the program are)

o Charge the 25% per person deposit to: o VISA oMasterCard o American Express

Card Number Expires

Authorized Cardholder Signature Date

(Note: Credit cards accepted or deposits only)

I/We have read and understand the enclosed Terms & Conditions for this program,

and agree to abide by them.

SIGNATURE DATE

SIGNATURE DATE

Please complete and return this Reservation Form with your deposit to:

Reservation may be made online at www.zeco.com.

ALASKA MY WAY

EASK1001

MT. MCKINLEY

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA

Tel:206-285-4000 Toll-free: 1-800-628-8747

Fax:206-285-5037 E-mail:[email protected]

Web site:www.zeco.comGiving You the World

AUGUST 19 SEPTEMBER 2, 2010


8/8

AUGUST 19 SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 LEADER: KEVIN CLEMENT

$10,980per person, double occupancy; $2,980 single supplement*

Limited to 21 expedition members.

INCLUDED: All accommodations and group meals; group transers; guided excursionsas stated in the itinerary; entrance ees or parks, reserves, etc.; all gratuities; domestic airtransportation within Alaska as stated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED: Air transportation except as listed above; excess baggage charges;airport arrival and departure taxes; transers or independent arrivals and departures;passport and/or visa ees; travel insurance; items o a personal nature such as laundry,bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/ax/telephone charges.

AIR FARE: A tentative ight schedule is available upon request. Eco-Expeditions willcontact you approximately 180 days prior to the departure o this program to fnalizeyour ight plans. As o December 2009, the approximate economy air are as listed inthe itinerary is $675 or Seattle/Fairbanks Anchorage/Seattle. Additional ares romother cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars.Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

* A limited number o single accommodations are available.

DATES

RATES

ALASKA MY WAY

DATES & RATES

KENNNICOTT MILL

KevinClement

Alaska My Waywas our third visit to this wonderful area of the

world. It allowed us to see natural settings that 99% of the touringpublic doesnt visit and to experience the wilderness of real Alaska.

J. & P. Wilchek

Documents

Alaska My Way