Northern
Alaska offers some of the best hiking found
anywhere. The dramatic scenery and sense of
freedom combine to provide enormous scope for
planning your own hiking expeditions. With almost
unlimited potential, the region offers a range of
backpacking opportunities. From the spectacular
Arrigetch Peaks, alpine hikes from Folly Lake to
the headwaters of the major rivers; this is
exciting and challenging country. Good logistical
support is critical, and the most practical access
to the region is by bush plane from Bettles. The
places and prices listed in this section are a
guideline as to what is available. Prices from
Bettles are approximate and depend on the number
in your group, gross weight and destinations. Also
type and number of aircraft required will be
reflected in the final pricing. From Fairbanks we
arrange a scheduled or charter flight to the
staging point of Bettles, and from here you fly by
bush plane to your hiking destination. For the
return, we arrange the pick up point and date. Our
team of logistical experts can provide accurate
prices and further information if you e-mail us
with full details of your proposed expedition.
The
price
can vary
depending
on the
number
of
persons
in the
party.
Alatna
Headwaters; An excellent drop off point for backpackers. Traveling
along a major caribou migration route
there are excellent opportunities for wildlife
viewing. Backpacking trips into the headwaters of
the Noatak, Killik and Nigu river drainage systems
are
possible.
Price
Per
Person
(for
two
to
six
passengers):
On
request
Arrigetch
Hike; Circle Lake is the drop off point for hiking into
the legendary Arrigetch Peaks. A hikers dream.
Price
Per
Person
(for
two
to
six
passengers):
On
request
Chimney
Lake; Named by Robert Marshall, this area near the North
Fork of the Koyukuk River offers beautiful scenery
and excellent trekking. Reaching the actual Gates
of the Arctic is possible.
Price
Per
Person
(for two
to six
passengers):
On
request
Tulilik
Lake; Located near the confluence of the Killik
River
and
Easter
Creek..
Offers
good
wildlife
viewing
potential
and
alpine
hiking.
Price
Per
Person
(for
two
to
six
passengers):
On
request
Pingo
Lake;Situated near the headwaters of the Noatak River,
the region provides superb trekking and wildlife
viewing. Price Per Person (for two to six passengers):
On
request
