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         In Whittier we meet our water tax and begin a three hour tour of Prince William Sound (PWS). During our
         trip we will pass several tidewater glaciers, and we will keep an eye out for whales and the other sea
         mammals that call PWS home.

         Upon arrival at Port Ashton Lodge, you will be shown to your room and have time to stretch your legs and
         explore the surroundings. After lunch we meet on the beach and take a warm-up paddle in the bay. During
         the week we paddle in some exposed locations: it is important that everyone know how to perform a deep
         water rescue. During this first afternoon everyone will have an opportunity to practice this rescue.
         In the evening you may explore the bay by foot, soak in the wood fired hot tub, watch the bears, or go
         fishing. Fishing licenses and tackle are available for rent from Port Ashton Lodge.

      Tuesday: After an Alaskan breakfast we paddle over to the native village of Chenega. We take a walking
         tour of the village including the museum and the Russian Orthodox church. We continue on to explore the
         Northeastern shoreline of Saw Mill Bay.

      Wednesday: Today we use Port Ashton’s boat to ferry us across to LaTouche Island. We spend the morning
         exploring Horseshoe Bay then paddle the six miles back to Port Ashton.

      Thursday: This is a big day: out to the sea lion haul out. Port Ashton’s boat will ferry us out to the end of
         Elrington passage to experience the big swells of the open ocean and paddle with the sea lions. Along with
         sea lions we may see otters, orca whales, and several species of sea birds. This is a long day, we have
         twelve miles to travel before reaching home. But when we reach home, there will be a fresh sea food
         dinner, and that wonderful hot tub.

      Friday: In the morning we hike up and over the mountains behind the lodge to hidden lake. We have
         spectacular views of Sawmill bay and we visit a frequently used bear den. In the afternoon you have your
         choice to relax at the lodge or paddle over to the fish hatchery and the abandon sawmill.

      Saturday: We saved the best experience as your last adventure. In route home to Whittier, we stop in Icy
         Bay and venture among the ice bergs in our kayaks. This bay is named Icy Bay for a reason, two huge
         glaciers calf into this bay making for an abundance of floating ice. We will launch from our water taxi and
         spend time exploring, listening, and watching this spectacular two mile wide glacier as it snakes it way into
         the ocean. Upon arriving in Anchorage we will drop you at your hotel.

You Supply:
      Lodging:
         Sunday night in Anchorage before leaving and Saturday upon returning from Port Ashton.

      Meals:
         Before Sunday dinner and after Saturday Lunch

      Clothing:
         Appropriate clothing for on the water, and in camp see recommend clothing list below

      Dry suit: This trip is remote and the weather changes, you must have a drysuit for your protection. We may
         need them, we may not, but if we do, you will be very glad you have one. You can rent from us.

      Paddle Top: This is not required, but we are on the water four to six hours per day. A good paddle top is
         superior to a rain coat. If you do not have one, it is worth it to rent one from us.

      Duffle Bag or Dry Bag:
         Clothing and gear that goes out to Port Ashton needs to be stored in a duffle or dry bag and not a suitcase. 
         All the gear you are taking with you needs to be packed in this type of bag when we pick you up on
         Monday morning.

What we supply:
      Meals:
           Dinner on Sunday night before departure on Monday
           All meals and Lodging from Monday morning to Saturday lunch

      Transportation:
           Ground: Round trip from your Anchorage Hotel
           Water Taxi: Round Trip from Whittier

      Equipment: PFD, paddle, kayak, day bag, spray skirt, paddle float, guide.

      Paddling Clothing:
           Dry suit (we rent)
           Paddling jacket (we rent them)
           Rain pants or nylon running pants
           Neoprene socks and sandals
                  (we like this combo best, but knee high rubber boots work)
           Wool or fleece hat
           Sun hat with visor
           Polypro or wool gloves
           Wetsuit gloves, or pogies
           Sunglasses (secure strap)
           Polypro long underwear tops and bottoms
           Fleece or pile jacket or pullover

Below are our suggestions for other equipment and clothing you may wish to bring.

Here is the outfit we find the best to paddle in:
Polypro Long Johns
Tops and bottoms, pair of shorts, nylon pant, paddling jacket, wet suit socks, sandal. With this outfit you can step in the water, and it does not matter if you get wet. When kayaking, plan on being wet from the knee and the elbow down. Think one set of clothing for the water, and another set for camp.


         Camp Gear
           Water bottle (at least 1 quart)
           Toiletries (no scents)
           Sun Block
           Insect repellant
           Personal first aid kit
           Medications or allergy kits (if needed)

         Camp Clothing
           2 warm tops (fleece or wool)
           Rain coat and pants, of good quality
           2 polypro tops
           1 t-shirt
           1 pair shorts
           Camp/hiking shoes
           3 pair warm socks
                  (wool or polypro)
           Windbreaker
           Bug head net
           Long underwear
           Book
           Camera and gear with extra battery
           Binoculars