Dear Explorer,

Your “Angler’s Paradise” Katmai Explorer trip begins when you board our Katmai Air Navajo Chief-tain in Anchorage. Your check-in time is one hour prior to your departure time (this time is noted in your itinerary). All flights depart from the Katmailand, Inc. main office (see enclosed map) located next to Lake Hood, near the Anchorage International Airport. The local office phone number is 243-5448. Please note that the plane you will travel on does not have a restroom on board so you may want to rethink that extra cup of coffee!

Upon arrival at Kulik, you’ll be taken to the main lodge to receive your Alaska fishing license and a brief orientation. As you settle into your cabin a Kulik guide will stop by to answer questions about bear view-ing and other options for the day. You might choose to fish the Kulik river or hike the tundra in search for bears and other wildlife. When you do fish, the Kulik staff will provide fishing equipment, instruction, boat service and techniques for releasing fish unharmed. During the full days of your stay float planes will provide trips to the Brooks River for bear viewing or the "Valley of 10,000 Smokes" Natural His-tory Tour (if this tour had been purchased). Lunches will be provided at Brooks Lodge. After a full day of bear viewing or touring the "Valley", you will return to Kulik Lodge in time for a hot shower and complimentary cocktails before dinner.

The long summer evenings allow for more guided fishing, fly tying, bear watching, hiking, casting in-struction or just relaxing around our giant stone fireplace. While still in the developmental stage, our pitch-and-putt tundra golf is very popular (please don’t bring clubs, we have some). Don’t forget to bring your swim suit for our great hot tub and sauna.

The wildlife and scenery of Katmai are spectacular. Along with many species of sport fish, you will see a wide variety of water fowl and other bird life. Alaskan brown bears, bald eagles and parka squirrels are Kulik regulars. Caribou, moose, Canadian lynx, beaver, and mink are occasionally sighted. Forests of spruce, birch, cottonwood, aspen and willow are interspersed with large areas of colorful tundra. The area is mountainous with hundreds of lakes and rivers.

Alaska’s native fish grow and mature slowly due to the short growing season and cold water temperatures. Kulik guests are asked to immediately release all of the fresh water species. Since millions of salmon are commercially harvested in the area, a limited catch of these species may be taken home if you book a guided fishing fly out.

We're looking forward to seeing you this summer!

The Kulik Lodge Staff

* Explorer Packages

Packing List - Kulik Explorers

The baggage weight allowance is limited to 50 pounds per person. Your clothing and gear should fit into two small soft-sided bags and a rod case. Baggage in excess of what is described above may have to be flown to Kulik on a later flight, space available. Storage is available at the Katmailand office in Anchorage for items not needed at the lodge. Phone cards may be purchased at the lodge for use of the satellite telephone. The lodge and guest cabins have wireless internet access and a computer is available at the lodge for internet use by guests that don’t have any other means to access the internet.

The atmosphere at the lodge is casual. Comfortable, medium weight sport clothes are the norm. While fishing or hiking we recommend that you dress in layers to regulate your body temperature with the whims of the weather. Expect temperatures in July to average 55-60 F. with fluctuations varying from 40-75 F.

You Should Bring:High quality rain wear, warm sweater or jacket, short and long sleeved shirts, wool or fleece underwear (for rainy days while sitting on the bear viewing platforms or for use under waders), good waterproof walking shoes or boots, a warm hat, warm socks, fingerless gloves, and personal items and toiletries. You will want a swimsuit for our hot tub and sauna. While we don’t have big problems with bugs, a quality repellant could come in handy, especially for hiking. A camera or video will “capture” your trip for a lifetime.

Guided fishing on the Kulik River or on Kulik and Nonvianuk Lakes is included in your package. You will not be fishing the Brooks River. The lodge has quality Sage rods, Ross reels, Simms waders from children's sizes up to men's XXL, and Simms wading boots up to size 16 for your use. Our guides are all expert fly casting instructors.

If you prefer to bring your own equipment, we recommend a 7 weight fly rod for most fishing situations. You should have a reel with a floating line and an extra spool with a weight forward sink tip line. Each spool should have about 100 yards of backing. Other items include tippet material (4 to 12 pound test), fishing vest or pack, forceps, polarized glasses, line nippers, waders and wading boots. Felt soled wading boots are not legal for use in Alaska and wading boots with cleats are not allowed at Kulik Lodge.

Much of the fishing in July is done with wet flies on both floating and sink-tip lines. It is possible that dry fly and nymphing opportunities might develop so have a selection of dry flies and nymphs. Some of the more productive fly patterns are: Sculpins, Maribou Muddlers, Wooly Buggers, Bunny Leeches, Electric Leeches, various Matuka and Zonker patterns, and Egg-sucking Leeches (invented at Kulik) in various colors such as black, white, ginger, purple, olive and brown (size #6 is a good all-around size); small, sparsely tied fry flies (size #10); dry fly patterns including Adams and Elk Hair Caddis in light and dark colors (sizes #12-#18); various nymph patterns in light and dark colors (sizes #12-#18); large bright salmon flies like Clousers, Street Walkers, Sockeye Johns and Green Marvels (sizes #2-#6).

Do Not Bring:Sleeping bag, towels, landing nets, creels, or any type of firearm or ammunition. If you do bring bear mace, be sure to inform your pilot, it may not be packed inside the planes. WE DO NOT RECOM-MEND BRINGING BEAR MACE.Available at the Lodge Store:All the right flies and lures, miscellaneous fishing gear, insect repellant, various souvenir clothing, Katmai memorabilia and miscellaneous personal items.

Katmailand, Inc.4125 Aircraft Drive

Anchorage, AK 99502(907)243-5448

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Visitors to Brooks Camp are required to begin their stay by checking-in at the visitor center for a brief “Bear Etiquette” training course and safety talk outlining park regulations.

Bear SafetyDo not carry food, beverages, or any other odorous items around Brooks Camp. Eat and drink only in buildings or designated picnic areas. Water is the only beverage you can con-sume outside of designated areas.

Put garbage in designated indoor receptacles.

Do not leave gear unattended at any time.

Be alert at all times and make noise where vis-ibility is limited. If you encounter a bear, stop making noise once the bear is aware of you.

Maintain a distance of 50 yards from any bear. In case of close encounter, speak to the bear in a soft voice, wave your arms, and back away slowly.

Food StorageAll food, beverages, fish, garbage, equipment used to cook or store food, or any other odor-ous items must be properly stored.

Bear ViewingThree viewing platforms provide safe and ideally situated opportunities for observing bear be-havior. The Lower River Platform is located just across the bridge over Brooks River. An addition-al .9 miles (1.4 km) of trail (one-way) provides access to the Falls and Riffles Platforms.

Fishing Around BearsWhen bear activity is at its peak at Brooks Camp, both bears and anglers compete for the same resources. Expect to spend much more time out of the water than in, and be prepared to give up your fishing hole to a bear at some time during your trip. It is critical that bears do not learn to associate anglers with fish.

Be aware of your surroundings—learn where bears are likely to appear or “pop-out.” If pos-sible, have someone “spot” bears for you.

Stop fishing well before a bear approaches within the designated distance of 50 yards.

The splash of a fish in play attracts bears’ atten-tion. If a bear approaches while a fish is hooked, be prepared to cut or break your line and move out of the water until the bear passes.

Fish may not be cleaned at Brooks Camp.If you plan on keeping a fish, kill it immediately, place it in a fish freezing bag (available free at the Brooks Camp Visitor Center) and take it to the fish freezing building near Brooks Lodge.

CampingWithin 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of Brooks Camp (i.e., the Brooks Camp Developed Area), camping is allowed only in the Brooks Camp Campground (see page 4 for more info).

AccessibilityWhile most trails around Brooks Camp and the trail to Brooks Falls are wheelchair accessible, they are unpaved and frequently muddy. Visitors should be prepared to leave the trail in order to avoid a bear.

Hunting and FirearmsHunting and firearms are prohibited at Brooks Camp but may be permitted elsewhere (see page 2 for more info).

FirewoodPlease help protect park resources by gathering only dead and downed wood.

PetsPets are not allowed within 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of the Brooks Camp (i.e., the Brooks Camp Developed Area).

PreservationPlease don’t remove any cultural artifacts or natural objects.

Water ConservationPlease help us in this critical effort by complying with water use guidelines posted around camp.

Interpretive ProgramsPark ranger/naturalist-led activities occur daily. Inquire at the visitor center for times and avail-ability (see page 4 for more info).

The Bear Essentials:

Dumpling Mountain TrailFrom Brooks Camp Campground, this moder-ately strenuous hike climbs 800 ft. (244 m) over 1.5 miles (2.4 km) (one-way) to an overlook with expansive views of Brooks Camp and Naknek Lake. An additional 2.5 miles (4 km) of trail and 1,600 ft. (489 m) of elevation gains the summit of Dumpling Mountain.

Brooks Falls TrailBrooks Falls is accessed via an easy, 1.2 mile (1.9 km) trail from the Brooks Camp Visitor Center.

Cultural TrailFrom the Brooks Camp Visitor Center, this easy .25 mile (0.4 km) (round-trip) stroll leads to a reconstructed prehistoric house, or barabara.

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“Bear Jam!”Bear activity at the Lower River may delay crossing Brooks River bridge. Please be prepared to wait in windy and/or rainy conditions and allow yourself ample time to meet meal services and/or your departing flight.