This is considered a 'hard' backcountry adventure. You will be backpacking and hiking off-trail over steep, hilly, and uneven terrain, often covering more than 6 wilderness miles / 8 hours per day, with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain/loss. Our longest day will be hiking 11 miles with a daypack.

You may encounter short stretches of thick vegetation and may also experience Alaska’s diverse selection of insect species. You will be camping in a very remote wilderness, sleeping in tents, relieving yourself in places with stunning views.

Our support staff will be with us for the entirety of the adventure, ensuring our safety, setting up camp, cooking all meals, and helping us experience the true Alaskan wilderness.

Traveling with dietary restrictions or allergies can be a challenge, but we’re here to help. Prior to your departure, we’ll send you a questionnaire where you can inform us of any special dietary needs you have. Depending on the information you give us, we will work with our Alaska partners to adjust menus and be aware of allergies and restrictions on the trip.

Prices are based on double occupancy. If you are a solo traveler and want to have your own accommodations, a $750 supplement will apply at checkout; these spots are very limited due to the type of accommodations on backcountry backpacking adventures, and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This adventure is recommended for travelers aged 18 and above who are in excellent health and have previous experience with backpacking. You will be expected to load and unload your own gear, carry a portion of the group gear, and manage your own physical comfort and well-being.

Pre-trip physical conditioning should begin no later than 2 months before departure and should include walking or hiking, preferably with loaded backpack of 30 to 40 pounds. This adventure will be limited to no more than 8 fellow adventurers and your Modern Adventure team.

You may cancel on or before April 24, 2022 and receive a full refund minus a $500 per-person service fee. If you cancel on or after April 25, 2022 there is a 50% cancellation fee. On or after June 23, 2022 there is a 100% cancellation fee.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being canceled (see our Terms and Conditions for full details).

On Day 1, Modern Adventure can provide a transfer from any centrally located Anchorage hotel to our trip meeting point (see Travel & Logistics for details).

On our last day, Modern Adventure will arrange a complimentary transfer to Anchorage's ANC airport. Your flight should depart from ANC at 7:30pm or later. Please note that if your flight departs at an earlier time, we cannot ensure you will make it to the airport on time (see Travel & Logistics).

We'll camp in the wilderness for five nights, typically on the shore of a lake. Modern Adventure provides most group gear including: expedition-quality tents, group-size tarp shelters, all cooking equipment, utensils, toilet supplies, and water-purification equipment.

We’ll also enjoy our last night on this trip at Farm Lodge, a remote lodge in Port Alsworth on the shore of Lake Clark.

While we do our best to follow our itineraries, certain factors may cause our guides to deviate. These considerations include weather conditions, group preference, individual ability, safety, or unforeseeable circumstances—what many call “The Alaska Factor.” Flight times into and out of the wilderness may also vary based on any number of similar factors, as well as our opportunity to view wildlife. Like any adventure, approach our time in Alaska with an open mind.

Note that based on weather conditions, on Day 1 our float plane will drop us at Kukaklek, Iron Springs or Mirror lakes. We’ll set up camp and start our trek from one of these three areas.

US citizens and residents should check the TSA’s website for requirements and acceptable ID for domestic air travel. Some State issued IDs may no longer meet TSA standards. If you are a Non-US Citizen traveling to Alaska, visit the US Consulate or Embassy for requirements and information about passports & visas.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Since this adventure takes place in some remote locations, it can be difficult and expensive to plan medical evacuations. It is each guest’s responsibility to be covered by emergency medical, evacuation and repatriation insurance, or to be prepared to cover the cost yourself, for expenses related to an emergency medical evacuation and repatriation (see Get Ready).

Over the coming months, we will reach out to gather the information necessary for our departure. Look for Modern Adventure in your inbox!

Questions? We have answers! Speak with a Modern Adventure Trip Specialist at +1 (503) 907-9889, Monday - Thursday 9am to 2pm (Pacific Time), or email us: support@modernadventure.com