2 Weeks in Alaska

• Half day glacier hiking with crampons in Wrangell-St Elias
• Full day wildlife viewing cruise in Kenai Fjords (lunch included)
• Two day bus pass to see the best of Denali National Park
• Visit spectacular Alaskan glaciers
• Dog sledding demonstration in Denali National Park
• Wildlife spotting opportunities - bear, moose, caribou, Dall Sheep & whales
• See protected wildlife at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
• Stunning walks and hikes in wilderness scenery
• Admission to amazing national parks - Wrangell-St Elias, Denali, Kenai Fjords, plus Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

• Board a smaller vessel for a whale watching expedition at Point Adolphus near Glacier Bay National Park
• Discover Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, and traditional small towns like Homer, Kodiak, Sitka and Hoonah
• Enjoy native cultural presentations at the Totem Heritage Center and a Na Ka Hidi Dance performance

Classic Courses

No two Outward Bound expeditions are ever quite the same. Every crew is unique; every route is distinct; and every adventure is dynamic. But one thing remains the same. On each course, students rise to meet exhilarating natural challenges in some of the country’s wildest places – and find strength and determination along the way.

• This is a leadership course designed for ages 18 and Up
• Build core skills: Learn and practice wilderness, teamwork and leadership skills. Form a crew that supports and encourages one another, and in the thick of challenges, discover there is more in you than you know.
• Practice Outward Bound values: Learn to incorporate Outward Bound values into everyday life by pushing your own limits and seeking challenge as an opportunity for personal growth.
• Demonstrate mastery: As the course nears the end, take on more leadership and decision-making responsibilities. Work together to apply new skills and achieve team goals during this final phase of the expedition.
• What you’ll learn: Return home a stronger, more resilient individual. Discover increased self-confidence, improved leadership, and a desire to make a difference.

• Explore trails at the base of Mendenhall Glacier, enjoy a whale watching expedition and keep an eye out for bears, moose, eagles and more in Denali National Park
• Explore native culture and crafts at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Anchorage Museum and Totem Heritage Center
• Under the guidance of an expert Group Leader, enjoy learning together with your group of enthusiastic fellow Road Scholars

• This is an outdoor leadership course designed for 23 years and older
• Explore the mountain kingdom of North America.
• Experience vast glaciers and rugged terrain.
• Explore the coastal Chugach Range.

• Denali National Park wildlife buses to Toklat River and Eielsen Visitor Center (2 days)
• Maclaren Lodge/Wilderness Glacier camp
• Boat and canoe trips Maclaren River
• Hikes in Denali NP, Wrangell/St. Elias NP and Valdez
• Pre-departure meeting to welcome and provide you with a good understanding of the trip ahead

• Sleep on a private island, set amongst the glaciers, icebergs and marine wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park
• Search for bears, wolves and moose with a stay in the heart of Denali National Park
• Experience close encounters with grizzlies at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park

• Juneau, visiting Native art galleries and dining on local seafood
• Tongass National Forest’s mountain goats, moose and Sitka black-tail deer
• Kayaking and paddle boarding in Misty Fjord National Monument (equipment supplied)
• Steller’s sea lions, otters, harbour seals, dolphins and porpoises
• Traditional Tlingit and Haida cultures
• Humpbacks, minkes, greys and orcas in Frederick Sound and Stephen’s Passage
• Majestic bald eagles, kittiwakes, harlequin ducks, murres, puffins and (of course) gulls
• Polar snorkelling with nudibranchs, sea stars, giant jellyfish and more (all gear supplied)
• Scenic treks through temperate rainforest
• Dawes Glacier and others calving icebergs
• Cultural presentations at historical Chief Shakes tribal house