Winter Alaska Northern Lights of the Last Frontier Flashcards
Q: How can you experience a top-of-the-world vista of Alaska’s mountains and coast?
A: By summiting magnificent Mt. Alyeska via tramway.
Q: What kind of wildlife can you encounter up close in Alaska with an expert guide?
A: You can encounter wolves, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and hundreds of bird species.
Q: What unique hike can you join with your guide in Alaska?
A: A cinematic hike on the mammoth Matanuska Glacier.
Q: Who can you meet to learn about the challenges of Alaska’s harsh landscape and extreme weather?
A: Pro Iditarod mushers, who will also let you play with their sled dogs.
Q: What thrilling activity can you experience while snug in a sled in Alaska?
A: Speeding through the crisp air and utterly silent, snow-white forest on a trail.
Q: What can you expect during a snowshoe walk with your naturalist guide in Alaska?
A: You can watch for wolves, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and various bird species.
Q: What spectacular natural phenomenon can you watch in the skies of Alaska?
A: The legendary Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Where does the tour start?
Fairbanks – 1:00 pm – Lobby of Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Where does the tour end?
Anchorage – 9:30 am – Lobby of Hotel Captain Cook
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-5 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved streets in Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula villages; as well as well-maintained mountainside, countryside, riverside and coastal trails of compressed dirt and stone, glaciers, and even snow (accomplished with snowshoes provided for you). The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with some elevation gain and loss.
