Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure
Juneau, Alaska
Trip Type: Kayaking & Canoeing
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife on an exceptionally stable, 28-foot, traditional Tlingit-style canoe, with all modern safety gear supplied. Venture within a safe distance of the awe-inspiring face of the Mendenhall Glacier and the beautiful Nugget Falls where you will hit the beach and refuel for the return paddle with an Alaskan-style snack. Due to the close approach to the glacier face, the Forest Service tightly controls the number of participants. Be one of the lucky few to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure!
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Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife on an exceptionally stable, 28-foot, traditional Tlingit-style canoe, with all modern safety gear supplied. Venture within a safe distance of the awe-inspiring face of the Mendenhall Glacier and the beautiful Nugget Falls where you will hit the beach and refuel for the return paddle with an Alaskan-style snack. Due to the close approach to the glacier face, the Forest Service tightly controls the number of participants. Be one of the lucky few to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure!
Enjoy a 30 minute narrated transfer to Mendenhall Lake in a 14 passenger van. Upon arrival, your experienced guides will outfit you with full rain gear and give you a paddling demonstration before loading into the exceptionally stable 28 foot traditional Tlinget-style canoe where you will be among the select few, under a limited U.S. Forest Service permit, to travel by canoe for an unprecedented experience near the face of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier.Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by one of the richest samplings of Alaskan wildlife you'll find anywhere. Birds including arctic terns nest on the shoreline, and eagles, goats, salmon and bears are all common sights. Then, venture within a safe distance of the massive, awe-inspiring face of the living Mendenhall Glacier. Pull the canoe on the beach where you will enjoy views and a photo opportunity in front of the majestic Nugget Falls where you will also refuel with a snack of Alaskan-style fare for the return paddle.
Because of the close approach to the glacier face, the Forest Service tightly controls the number of participants. Be one of the lucky few to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure.
Enjoy a 30 minute narrated transfer to Mendenhall Lake in a 14 passenger van. Upon arrival, your experienced guides will outfit you with full rain gear and give you a paddling demonstration before loading into the exceptionally stable 28 foot traditional Tlinget-style canoe where you will be among the select few, under a limited U.S. Forest Service permit, to travel by canoe for an unprecedented experience near the face of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier.Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by one of the richest samplings of Alaskan wildlife you'll find anywhere. Birds including arctic terns nest on the shoreline, and eagles, goats, salmon and bears are all common sights. Then, venture within a safe distance of the massive, awe-inspiring face of the living Mendenhall Glacier. Pull the canoe on the beach where you will enjoy views and a photo opportunity in front of the majestic Nugget Falls where you will also refuel with a snack of Alaskan-style fare for the return paddle.
Because of the close approach to the glacier face, the Forest Service tightly controls the number of participants. Be one of the lucky few to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure.
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