Big Trip 2011

ALASKA

Overview of TripAlaska, US, Northwestern Region,

Denali National/State park and Kenai Peninsula Wildlife Refuge

Transportation: We will fly Anchorage, and from there we will get passenger vans for driving. Once in the park we may have to use park transport buses which are free.

Length: Either 7 or 10 days.

Estimate approximate cost:$1200 per person, without money from the troop.

Why Alaska?Alaska is known for America’s final frontier.Denali is home to the tallest mountain in

North America, Mt. McKinley, standing at 20,320 feet.

We will have an opportunity to see the big five: Grizzly Bears, Moose, Elk, Dall Sheep and Wolves.

Alaska is a beautiful place, with purple mountains and aqua colored glaciers.

Some merit badges that can be worked on during this trip are requirements in Hiking, Whitewater, and Horsemanship.

ActivitiesRafting: We will raft on the Six Mile Creek on

the Kenai Peninsula, which is class IV to V.Horseback: We take a 2 hour trip on the

Kenai Peninsula where we will witness breathtaking views.

Hiking: There is multiple hikes anywhere from 1 to 7 miles. We will hike on glaciers and through forests both in Denali and in the Kenai Fjords.

Wildlife: We will visit places where the best animal viewing occurs either by bus or car.

AlaskaBig Trip

2011

AirlinesAmerican Airlines/Alaskan Airlines: $800-$900

Boston Seattle Anchorage

Continental Airlines: $703

Boston Chicago Seattle Anchorage (TIME)

GROUP RATES/DISCOUNT

TRAVEL AGENT

(2010 estimates)

TransportationAvis: Suburban $760 p. week (no vans)

Herz: Suburban $917, Vans $1330 p. week

TRAVEL AGENT not attained yet

GROUP/DISCOUNT included for avis

(2010 estimate)

Totals:Trip cost per person: $838 (35-40 attending)

(34 attended Yellowstone)

This price does not include any discounts nor travel agents assistance.

Not yet including price of activities, sites (Ntl. Forest), and food.

Projected to not exceed $1,000 after adding the above costs, and deducting expected discounts.

DOES NOT INCLUDE TROOP SUBSIDY

Financial Aid???Yes

Approved by Committee to work on ways to set aside money for families having trouble.

Details to be furthered researched.

Choosing….Date: Late July

Why am I spending 1,000$?

Trip plans:Like Yellowstone

Northern Alaska, and Southern Alaska, about 5 days in each.

Activities?

North Campsite:

Savage River Campground in Denali National Park

(Most Parks are free) Reservations KEY(bathrooms/facilities) and car accesible.

Denali Park and Mt. McKinley!!!

Day trip on bus

Goes from entrance of park through Denali all kinds of animals views you can get out where ever you want

White Water Rafting!!!Six Mile River on Kenai Peninsula, or Lions Head

in Talkeetna

Class I,II,III,IV,(V on high days) With Nova Rafting

Horseback Riding!!!Alaskan Horseman in Chugach National Park

Amazing offer!!!

South Campsite: Quartz Creek Campground

This campground is in Cooper’s Landing

It has drinking water, fire pits, flush toilets and more

It also has a great view of Kenai Lake

FishingWe would go the Drifter’s Lodge in Cooper’s

Landing and it is near our south camp too

They have fishing trips with guides and all the gear we would need to fish

The fish we could catch are Rainbow Trout, King Salmon, Red Salmon, Silver Salmon and Dolly Varden

Panning for GoldWe would pan for gold at Alaska Horsemen Trail

Adventures

They would bring the gravel to us at their building to pan through

Only 1 minute from the south camp

Fjord Kayaking!!!Kayaking in the Pacific Ocean

Near Anchorage but by the Ice Shelves!

“Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking”

HIKES!!!The best way to experience Alaska

A new troop 1 word???

SUBSIDY

Chance of a life time….$1,000 for this.

$1,100 for D.C.???