Explore Alaska! Fall 2013 Trips Schedule
Sign ups will start Thursday, September 5th
| September | Students | Affiliates | ||
| 7 | Rock Climbing ** | $45 | $50 | |
| Ever wanted to try outdoor rock climbing? Join us for this introduction to the world of rock climbing. This is a great time of year to be out on the rocks here in Fairbanks. | ||||
| 8 | Berry Picking Day Hike* | $14 | $19 | |
| Get out into the late summer tundra and pick the bounty of blueberries and cranberries found on our local trails to the north of town. | ||||
| 14 | Chatnika River Float ** | $30 | $35 | |
| We will use inflatable kayaks to explore a scenic stretch of the Chatanika River. Fall will be in full swing in the beautiful boreal terrain off of the Steese Highway were we will be floating. | ||||
| 15 | Rock Climbing ** | $45 | $50 | |
| Get in one last day at the rocks outside of Fairbanks. Never climbed? No problem this trip is for climbers of all levels to get out and enjoy moving over the limestone at Grapefruit Rocks. | ||||
| 22 | Gulkana Glacier Hike** | $48 | $53 | |
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| 28 | Eagle Summit* | $35 | $40 | |
| The trailhead for Eagle Summit is located high along the treeless ridgelines in the White Mountains. We will hike out the a portion of the Pinnell Mountain trail on this fun late season day hike. | ||||
| October | ||||
| 5-6 | Granite Tors Overnight Backpacking** | $150 | $155 | |
Cranberries will be sweet and the tundra bright with fall colors on this great interior hike. This fifteen mile loop goes above tree line and weaves through granite towers that rise more than fifty feet into the brisk fall air. | ||||
| 12 | Late Season Trail Run** | $5 | $10 | |
| To early to ski but not too late to run. Join us as we explore the trail running possibilities in Fairbanks while we get in shape for ski season! | ||||
| 19 | Kayak Roll | $14 | $19 | |
| Come out and learn the art of kayak rolling in the patty pool. We will spend a few hours getting you comfortable with being upside down in the water and working on teaching you the basics of rolling a kayak. . | ||||
| 27 | Angel Rocks Hike/Soak* | $35 | $40 | |
This is one of the classic hikes in the Interior. The three mile loop trail climbs up to a group of large exposed granite outcroppings which are fun to explore before returning back down into the Chena river valley. After the hike we will head to the Hotsprings for a soak. (Pool pass not included in trip price) | ||||
| November | ||||
| 2 | Campus Ski* | $10 | $15 | |
| Haven't tried skiing yet? Want someone to show you around the beautiful campus ski trails? Come out for an afternoon of skiing and fun right here on your own backyard ski trails. Skis are included in the price of this trip. | ||||
| 3 | Ice Climbing* | $55 | $60 | |
| Ever wanted to learn how to ice climb? This day trip is a great chance to get out and try this exciting activity. Come climb a frozen waterfall surrounded by amazing Alaskan mountains. | ||||
| 9-10 | Hutlinana Hotspring Weekend** | $125 | $130 | |
| The Sawtooth Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for this wilderness hotsprings. A soak in the hotsprings is just what is needed after the seven mile snowshoe in off the road. We will camp out so that we can enjoy the night at this great location. | ||||
| 16-17 | Cabin Ski Overnight** | $130 | $135 | |
The White Mountains have an amazing collection of wilderness cabins to visit. Get out with us on an overnight ski to one of these scenic cabins in which you can get warm and dry even if the weather has gotten cold and snowy outside. | ||||
| 23-24 | Wilderness First Aid* | $150 | $165 | |
| This sixteen hour course gives you the ASHA Wilderness First Aid Certification. It is a great base of knowledge and skills for all people who get out in the woods here in Alaska. The course takes you beyond the basic First Aid course and puts the information into a practical backcountry context. | ||||
| 23 | Ice Climbing* | $55 | $60 | |
| Come out to the Denali area for a day of ice climbing on a frozen waterfall. The ice should be getting fat and ready for climbing by this weekend in late November. All levels of experience are welcome on this fun day out. | ||||
| 24 | Ice Climbing* | $55 | $60 | |
| Missed the other chances to get out ice climbing? Get out onto the ice before the coldest and darkest part of winter hit here in the interior. | ||||
| December | ||||
| 6 | Ace Lake Ski* | $12 | $17 | |
| Ski under the darkness of the new moon on the great local trails in the Ace Lake neighborhood. A great night for catching the dance of the Northern Lights. | ||||
| 7 | Pedro Dome* | $30 | $35 | |
| Join us for this scenic snowshoe hike. Pedro Dome overlooks the Tanana and Chatanika river valleys and has a great view of the Alaska Range to the south. | ||||
Rating system: * = No experience necessary, light physical exertion.
** = Some experience may be necessary, moderate physical exertion.
*** = Experience required, strenuous physical exertion.
Active in the Alumni Association? If you have a current "Active Member" card, you can attend trips at the student rates.
Prices include: transportation, trip leaders, and use of Wood Center equipment. Prices for overnight trips include food. Contact us for additional information.
All information subject to change!
Stop by our Wood Center office to sign up!
Refund Policy:
Payment in full is required to sign up for a trip. A 100% refund is available if you notify the Outdoor Adventures Office of the cancellation more than one week (7 days) before the first day of the trip. Cancellation less than one week before trip entitles the participant to a 50% refund. No refund is provided if the participant does not show up at the start of a trip.
Contact us at 474-6027
Email: uaf-oa-staff@alaska.edu
