Hi, I have a Manhattanite friend who will be in Valdez, Alaska around the last week of June through the first week of July. She is still just a novice paddler (I know her from running in Central Park). Can anyone pass on information to me for her on guides, outfitters, rentals, etc. Also if anyone who lives in the area can extend any courtesies to her I would be most grateful. She is a delightful person who is in Valdez for the Edward Albee Theatre Conference where she is giving performances. thanks, ralph -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Ralph, I found two outfitters listed for Valdez Anadyr Adventures: www.anadyr_at_alaska.net Pangaea Adventures www.alaskasummer.com I have no experience with either outfitter. Another suggestion I have is for her to take the state ferry (www.alaskaferry.com )over to Whittier and paddle with Alaska Sea kayakers. alaskaseakayakers_at_yahoo.com I am renting boats from them for my sons scout trip this summer and they have been great to work with. The ferry trip will give her a beautiful view of Prince William Sound plus a close up view of the Columbia Glacier. The west side of PWS, I think, is a better place to paddle. Less tanker traffic and more scenic. After Sept.11 security has been tight around Valdez due to the pipe line terminal. Just this past week they did military training exercises there with a simulated terriost attack! Unfortunately I am 100 miles away from Whittier and twice that from Valdez so my offer to host would not do your friend much good. Also make sure your friend knows that weather can change real fast up here and she should be prepared for wind, rain, wind, cool temps and of course wind! Give her my email address if you wish. Bob who spent tuesday paddling PWS -----Original Message----- From: ralph diaz <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com> To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> Date: Friday, April 26, 2002 7:26 AM Subject: [Paddlewise] Request for Info on Paddling in Valdez, Alaska >Hi, > >I have a Manhattanite friend who will be in Valdez, Alaska around the last >week of June through the first week of July. >*************************************************************************** > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Ralph, > > If your Manhattanite likes fishing, encourage them to be prepared for > spectacular salmon fishing in Valdez around that time. I was there a couple > years ago when the pink salmon were running and had a blast (FYI some spoiled > Alaskans view pink salmon as nothing more than dog food!) I also enjoyed a flight from Anchorage to Valdez where I had a great seat to view glacier after glacier. > > >> >> I have a Manhattanite friend who will be in Valdez, Alaska around the last >> week of June through the first week of July. >> >************************************************************************* > -- Al Vazquez KayakGuide.com tm Places to Paddle tm - Kayaking - Canoeing - Rafting - *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
(FYI some spoiled >> Alaskans view pink salmon as nothing more than dog food!) We view Chum salmon as dog food because sled dogs love them and run mile after mile fueled by chum. Pink salmon is for cans as in canned salmon. Pinks, also called humpies, are fun to fish but the best fishing is King Salmon, but be care the big ones (50 to 100 pounds) will pull you out to sea. >I also enjoyed a flight from Anchorage to Valdez where I had a great seat to >view glacier after glacier. > If the sky is clear the Juneau to Anchorage flight is also very scenic as you fly over glacier Bay. Especially if you have a seat on the right side of the plane. Bob >> >> *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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