Location :	Alaska
Activity :	Day Hiking, Parks/Preserves, Wildlife Viewing, Parks & Outdoors
Price :	From $4500
Departures :	June
Duration :	7 days
Lodging :	Camping
Ability Level :	Moderate
Minimum Age :	none
Group Size :	3 - 6
Interest :	Solo Travelers, Couples, Families

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hiking in Alaska
Looking for a relaxed wilderness adventure with abundant wildlife in the most remote area of Alaska?

In the far western Brooks Range north of the Noatak River north of the De Long Mountains and south of the fridged Chukchi Sea is an area called the Utukok Uplands. This area is drained by the Kokolik, Kukupowruk, and Utukok Rivers as well as by hundreds of named and un-named creeks and rivers. The Utukok uplands are the calving grounds for the 300,000 member plus Western Arctic Caribou herd. We have planned the location and timing of this trip in hopes of seeing thousands if not tens of thousands of caribou as they begin migrating after calving.

The sights, sounds, and smells of being surrounded by great masses of caribou are never forgotten. Not only do we hope to encounter throngs of caribou but we hope to see some of their attendant predators. The Utukok Uplands support the highest densities of Grizzly bears and wolverines in Alaska's Arctic. This promises to be a physically easy trip in a beautiful area with excellent opportunities for seeing a great variety of wildlife.

About Arctic Wild
For nearly a decade now, Arctic Wild has provided seven to twelve day, fully outfitted Alaska adventures in the arctic wilderness. We have a full schedule of raft, canoe, backpack, and basecamp adventures to choose from in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Western Arctic, Gates of the Arctic National Park, and even a few trips in the subarctic, south of the Arctic Circle.

Past Customer Feedback
"I've never been on a trip with such a naturalist before, which added immeasurably to my enjoyment."
- Sandra Healy, California