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1st Departure:
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06.13.2009
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Provider:
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Alaska Alpine Adventures
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Destination:
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North America > USA > Alaska
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Duration:
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7 days
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Skill Level:
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Intermediate
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Join us as we explore this most amazing region of Lake Clark National Park! After a brief introduction, we will load up the Cessna floatplane and take off north into the heart of the Park. Arriving at Turquoise Lake, we will be greeted by one of the most spectacular views Alaska has to offer. We will stand in awe as 6000' of vertical relief towers above and to the east of our first camp, and to the west endless sweeps of tundra will beckon the hiker inside all of us. This glacial lake, nestled beneath the Alaska Range, offers some of the best hiking, wildlife viewing and bird watching in the Park, and remains one of our favorite places to explore.
We'll spend the first couple of days enjoying the watershed, as we explore the powerful remnants of the massive glaciers that once filled this canyon. Whether we stand beneath 2000' waterfalls, walk on moving glaciers, or listen to the raw wilderness being shaped all around us, you will be mystified. Your sense of scale will most certainly be warped by the grandeur, and you'll forever carry that feeling with you.
We'll then move camp a few miles south beneath the magical 'sheep lick.' This mineral lick is a favorite haunt for the majestic Dall sheep and we'll likely see ewes and lambs frolicking in the area. Our camp here will be situated on a small clear stream high in the alpine tundra and solitude will be guaranteed. We'll hike to the sheep lick and beyond as we enjoy incredible hill walking and majestic views of Twin Lakes, the Chilikadrotna River, and the Alaska Range.
We will then descend into the Twin Lakes basin and set up camp for the night at the mouth of Lower Twin. If you like to fish, this will be the time when you'll thank yourself for lugging the rod and reel. Arctic Grayling clog the river while the lakes abound with Arctic Char and Lake Trout. After enjoying the renowned beauty of Twin Lakes, meeting the Park Ranger stationed there and generally resting achy muscles, we'll all be ready for our pick up. This trip is not to be missed!