RE: [Paddlewise] Working?

Yes, it rains lightly almost all the time, and heavily occasionally.
Southeastern Alaska IS a national rainforest, even though we usually
think of rain forests as being hot.

Paddling Glacier bay is fabulous.  Some of the outfitters are a bit on
the expensive side.  I don't remember who has better prices than whom. 
 
Juneau:  call ahead, because it's very touristy, and easier to get
situated if you know ahead of time what you're doing.  While there, take
the little tram to the top of the mountain and see a very well done film
about the interplay of European and native cultural development there.

There are actually several good outfitters in Sitka, and you can get
tours as well as renting or buying all the stuff you need.  Baidarka
Boats is my favorite.  The people there are much more environmentally
aware than others.  

PLEASE do dress warmly and take someone with you.  Hypothermia kills
VERY quickly in water that cold.

:)

Have a blast.

Tori

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Rev. Bob Carter
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:29 AM
To: paddlewise
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Working?


sandy wrote:
Universe Explorer...it can be found via google.  I'll only go on the
short, simple, close to shore things that are offered.

alaska holds wonders close to shore, I have a feeling you will kayak a
lot more than you think. Many alaska ports of call have outfitters
renting kayaks where the tour ships dock.

> <<Take a paddling jacket and some warm fleeze and GO FOR IT! >>
>
>yeah, right, like I own a paddling jacket...got plenty of fleece 
>though. Perhaps I should have paid attention to all the 
>comments....mmm...maybe
I'll
>start looking around.

Buy an inexpensive paddle jacket just for the trip....if it adequately
sheds rain and wind you will do fine for day trips.


>Here's a part of the note I sent to my friends:


 a wee bit (!) chillier than the summer run."

yes but this means the alaska aligators are still hibernating!

>
>The itinerary is: Vancouver, Metlakatla, Juneau, Skaway, Glacier Bay,
Sitka,
>Ketchikan, Vancouver.

Sitka offers great kayaking...put in at the Centienial building (an
outfitter rents boats there...just look for the blue bus) then paddle
toward the light house and paddle amid the islands. watch for whales in
Silver Bay to the west.

Glacier bay is spectacular in  scenery. You should see a lot of seals
with their new born pups near the Glaciers. The railroad trip in skagway
is fun, not a lot of variety in paddlling though.


May is also a good time for whale spotting. Many of the whales have
returned from hawaii and are feeding for thr first time in months

>Bob, this is one of those "trip of a lifetime" things>

I know you will have a good trip...just be prepared for rain

Bob

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