How to Plan an Adventure Trip to Alaska

The beautiful wilderness of Alaska is a prime location for an adventure trip. Alaska offers a variety of adventure activities from whitewater river rafting to glacier trekking. Planning an adventure trip to Alaska takes some forethought, but can be an extremely fun and rewarding experience.

Things You'll Need

• Appropriate clothing and gear
• Trip reservation
• Airline tickets

Instructions

1. Learn about Alaska. Head to your public library or neighborhood bookstore and get information on Alaskan adventure trips. The icy mountainous regions of Alaska are not for everyone, but they are a beautiful backdrop for extreme adventure vacations.

2. Call Exposure Alaska at [phone] to learn more about adventure trips to Alaska. Exposure Alaska offers a variety of different types of guided adventure trips including week-long extreme adventures featuring sea kayaking, glacier trekking, ice climbing and much more. If you are not quite ready for that level of adventure, they have several other types of packages to choose from. They can also customize a package with your choice of adventure activities.

3. Choose a date and book your trip. Anytime between late March to early September is a good time to visit Alaska. June through August is the Alaskan summer, which could mean sunny skies or feet of snow. The weather in Alaska is very unpredictable.

4. Buy your gear. Exposure Alaska will give you a list of things you need to bring on your adventure trip. They provide all local transportation, meals and accommodations. They also supply equipment such as tents, rafts and kayaks; however, you are responsible for bringing your own sleeping bag, backpack, boots and clothing items.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring plenty of warm clothing; even summertime in Alaska can be very cold.

• Read your contract and cancellation policy before booking any arrangements for your adventure trip.

• Listen to your guide and all safety precautions. As with all adventure trips, there are risks.