hornet
01-11-04, 11:43 PM
I put together a float trip to Alaska every year. I have had a cancellation and have room for one more person. After seeing Bob's post and the responses he received, I thought I would see if anyone here was interested.
This is an unguided week long float trip down Alaska's Lake Creek river. I have chartered 2 "DHC Beavers" to haul all of our gear to Chelatna lake. We will be on the river for a week, and then get picked up at the mouth of the river. We will also spend a couple of days in Anchorage before and after the float.
The targeted river is Lake Creek. If there is one constant about Alaska, it is to plan for the unexpected. If weather conditions dictate that we float another river, it will probably be the Talchulitna. I have floated both, and they are great rivers for fishing, camping and rafting.
There is a lot of white water on this trip, class 3 and 4 rapids. It is an exciting float trip with some beautiful scenery. There will be a total of 6 of us on the trip. We will have 2 rafts, and 3 tents. You will need to be in good physical condition, as this is not a "comfy" guided trip and not for the faint of heart. I have all of the equipment. You will only need to bring a sleeping bag, cot, clothes, rain gear, and all of your fishing gear.
If you are interested, send me an email (mreeves@mreeves.net) and I will send you some more information. I live in Roswell and would be happy to meet to show more pictures and discuss the trip. The following link (www.mreeves.net) has some pictures from some of my previous trips. There is a captain's log from the last 2 trips that details the adventure.
Michael
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Targeted Fish:
The first 2 to 3 days on the river, we will be catching trout, and maybe some reds if any are remaining. It will take us this long to float down to the Silver (Coho) Salmon. We should then be into "Silvers" for the rest of the trip.
Trip Itinerary 2004:
Friday August 20:
Arrive in Anchorage Friday afternoon. We will spend the rest of the day sight seeing and purchasing gear.
Saturday August 21:
Meet for breakfast to discuss plans for the day. Most likely this will include driving down Turnagain Arm.
Stop at Alaskan Outdoors to purchase fishing licenses, and any last minute camping and fishing equipment.
Trip to Super Wal-Mart to pick up groceries for the rest of the week.
Dinner at a restaurant named Sea Galley’s, which is famous for their Alaskan king crab legs.
Final equipment check, then pack our stuff to be ready for the plane ride in the morning.
Sunday August 22:
Meet for breakfast at 5:30am
Haul equipment to airport
Return rental truck
Fly out of Anchorage to river
Set up rafts and start float
Camp Sunday night on river
Monday August 23:
On river.
Tuesday August 24:
On river.
Wednesday August 25:
On river.
Thursday August 26:
On river.
Friday August 27:
On river.
Saturday August 28:
Return to Anchorage
Sightseeing around Anchorage
Sunday August 29:
Fly back to Atlanta
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This is an unguided week long float trip down Alaska's Lake Creek river. I have chartered 2 "DHC Beavers" to haul all of our gear to Chelatna lake. We will be on the river for a week, and then get picked up at the mouth of the river. We will also spend a couple of days in Anchorage before and after the float.
The targeted river is Lake Creek. If there is one constant about Alaska, it is to plan for the unexpected. If weather conditions dictate that we float another river, it will probably be the Talchulitna. I have floated both, and they are great rivers for fishing, camping and rafting.
There is a lot of white water on this trip, class 3 and 4 rapids. It is an exciting float trip with some beautiful scenery. There will be a total of 6 of us on the trip. We will have 2 rafts, and 3 tents. You will need to be in good physical condition, as this is not a "comfy" guided trip and not for the faint of heart. I have all of the equipment. You will only need to bring a sleeping bag, cot, clothes, rain gear, and all of your fishing gear.
If you are interested, send me an email (mreeves@mreeves.net) and I will send you some more information. I live in Roswell and would be happy to meet to show more pictures and discuss the trip. The following link (www.mreeves.net) has some pictures from some of my previous trips. There is a captain's log from the last 2 trips that details the adventure.
Michael
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Targeted Fish:
The first 2 to 3 days on the river, we will be catching trout, and maybe some reds if any are remaining. It will take us this long to float down to the Silver (Coho) Salmon. We should then be into "Silvers" for the rest of the trip.
Trip Itinerary 2004:
Friday August 20:
Arrive in Anchorage Friday afternoon. We will spend the rest of the day sight seeing and purchasing gear.
Saturday August 21:
Meet for breakfast to discuss plans for the day. Most likely this will include driving down Turnagain Arm.
Stop at Alaskan Outdoors to purchase fishing licenses, and any last minute camping and fishing equipment.
Trip to Super Wal-Mart to pick up groceries for the rest of the week.
Dinner at a restaurant named Sea Galley’s, which is famous for their Alaskan king crab legs.
Final equipment check, then pack our stuff to be ready for the plane ride in the morning.
Sunday August 22:
Meet for breakfast at 5:30am
Haul equipment to airport
Return rental truck
Fly out of Anchorage to river
Set up rafts and start float
Camp Sunday night on river
Monday August 23:
On river.
Tuesday August 24:
On river.
Wednesday August 25:
On river.
Thursday August 26:
On river.
Friday August 27:
On river.
Saturday August 28:
Return to Anchorage
Sightseeing around Anchorage
Sunday August 29:
Fly back to Atlanta
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