Explore Alaska! Fall 2009 Trips and Events Schedule
Fall 2009 Trip and Event Descriptions
| Date | Fall 2009 Trips |
Students | Faculty, Staff, and Alumni |
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| September | ||||||||||||||
| 31 |
*Night Chena Paddle: A relaxing float through town. This is the ideal way to meet new people and see the city from a different angle. | $15 | $18 | |||||||||||
| 1 |
*Trail Hike: Come hike on the campus trails for the evening. It is a great way to get introduced to the trails before ski season. | Free | ||||||||||||
| 2 | **Angel Rocks Hike and Soak: Angel rocks has impressive granite formations. Join us as we hike up the short but steep slope to the rock formation. After our hike we will head to Chena Hot Springs for a soak. All you have to bring is your hiking shoes and swimsuit/towel. | $30 | $36 | |||||||||||
| 2 | **Evening Rock Climbing: Get off campus for a quick trip to the local crag. This trip is especially targetted towards beginners or climbers new to the area. | $20 | $24 | |||||||||||
| 5-7 |
**Pinnell Mountain Trail: Spend the first holiday of the school year hiking a lesser known trail above treeline and over arctic peaks. This is a great trip wether your new to town or looking for your next grand Alaskan adventure. |
$100 |
$120 |
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| 5 | **Grapefruit Rocks Climbing: Always wanted to try out rock climbing or looking to take your climbing to the next level? Then join us for the first climbing trip of the school year. No experience necessary. |
$35 |
$42 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ***Denali Day Hike: Get your body moving and your heart pumping on this strenuous up hill hike. Treat yourself to unbelievable views of the Delta Range as you stop to catch your breath. Be prepared to work hard! | $24 | $29 | |||||||||||
| 11 | *Kayak Skills Clinic: Take advantage of the fall weather by splashing your paddle down into the cool waters of Chena lake. Learn or brush up on your paddle strokes, braces and rescue techniques. | $24 | $28 | |||||||||||
| 12-13 | *Nenana Raft Overnight: We're taking you on a wet and wild adventure through the stunning Nenana River rapids. This experience will give you some of the best the Alaskan interior has to offer. | $61 |
$73 |
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| 12 | *Photography Day Hike: Want to capture the essence of Alaska through your lens? Join our professional photographer as you hike the beautiful Angle Rocks trail and learn some insider secrets. | $31 | $37 | |||||||||||
| 13 | **Delta Creek Hike: Gain a taste of Alaskan off trail travel as we explore a classic Delta creek. Don't forget to keep your eyes open for large migrating animals. | $33 | $39 | |||||||||||
| 18 | *Equinox Full Moon Hike: Looking for something new to do on the weekend? Want to get off campus for a late night of fun? Come along on our full moon hike and marshmellow campfire roast to celebrate the fall Equinox. | $22 | $26 | |||||||||||
| 19 | *Chena Canoe: See Fairbanks from a new perspective while taking it slow in a Canoe. Look for fall colors and migrating birds as you relax with new friends. | $21 | $25 | |||||||||||
| 19 | *Wickersham Dome Dinner Hike: Work up an appetite as you explore a popular local dome. Then enjoy a gourmet backcountry meal while watching a golden fall sunset. | $26 | $31 | |||||||||||
| 20 | *Women's Rock Climbing: Ladies grab your climbing shoes and your closest girlfriends. Spend the day climbing, laughing and enjoying breathtaking views from rocky tops above Fairbanks. No experience necessary. | $21 | $25 | |||||||||||
| 26-27 |
**Gulkana Glacier Overnight: Experience the awesome power of moving ice as you camp out on a beautiful Alaskan glacier. Be sure not to miss out on this amazing glacial experience. |
$67 | $80 | |||||||||||
| 26 | *Angel Rocks Climbing: Don't miss out on your rock climbing experience before the snows of winter set in. Angel Rocks is a unique geological creation that offers a variety of climbing for all skill levels. | $35 | $42 | |||||||||||
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| 3 | ***Delta Peak Hike: Test yourself as you climb the slopes of a jagged Delta Peak. This trip will provide a physical challenge for those looking for a strenuous mountain experience. | $35 | $42 | |||||||||||
| 3 | *GPS Hiking Clinic: Learn the fundamentals or brush up on your GPS skills so that you can travel safety through the wilds of Alaska. Bring your own gear or borrow ours. | $32 | $38 | |||||||||||
| 4 | *Naturalist Fall Hike: Experience the beauty of the natural world as you join our naturalist for a hike through the fall landscape. Discover some of the special flora and fauna that survive in this harsh landscape. |
$32 |
$38 | |||||||||||
| 17 | **Glacier Day Hike: Have you experienced one of the many famous Alaskan glaciers? Want to see for yourself the amazing power of moving ice? Come for hike up a nearby glacier. | $40 | $48 | |||||||||||
| 18 | **Angel Rocks to Chena Hot Springs Hike: Hike the 8 mile trail along the stunning outcroppings of the Angel Rocks ridge. Treat yourself to breath taking panoramic views and a warm soak in our closest hot spring. |
$32 |
$39 | |||||||||||
| 31 | *Fire, Ghosts and Roast: Gather around the campfire on this Halloween adventure as we share our scariest ghost stories and roast marshmellows under the fall Northern Lights. | $22 | $26 | |||||||||||
| November | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | **Women's Hike and Soak: Ladies sign up for fun and welcoming hike along the Angel Rocks trail then get ready to treat yourselves to a blissful soak in the Chena Hot Springs. | $24 | $28 | |||||||||||
| 14-15 | *Hutlinana Hot Springs Overnight Ski: Ready for a break from work and school? Need to get outside and move your body? Then this overnight ski and secluded Hot Springs soak will be the re-energize your looking for. | $76 | $91 | |||||||||||
| 21-22 | *Wilderness First Aid Certification: Gain the must have skills you need to travel safety through the vast Alaskan landscape. Pick up a certification in the process. | $125 | $150 | |||||||||||
| 21 | *Canwell Glacier Snowshoe: Explore the beauty of an Alaskan glacial while learning or re-introducing yourself to all the fun that snowshoeing offers. Get ready to experience the Canwell Glacier in an up close and personal way. |
$36 |
$43 | |||||||||||
| 22 | *Stampede Road Ski: Travel the historical "Into the Wild" road by ski and then check out the infamous "Magic Bus." Don't forget to look around at the breathtaking views of Denali. | $34 | $41 | |||||||||||
| 26-29 | **Thanksgiving Hut Trip: Maximize your holiday time with 4 days of skiing and 3 night of backcountry hut camping. The White Mountains is an ideal location to spend your turkey days. | $139 | $167 | |||||||||||
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| 5-6 | *Lee's Cabin Overnight Ski: Camp out near Lee's cabin in the stunning White Mountain range. Be sure to gaze upward for this is a great time of year for Aurora viewing. | $40 | $47 | |||||||||||
| 12 | **Introduction to Ice Climbing: Join us for the first ice climbing trip of the season! If you've never ice climbed before then this is the perfect experience for you. No experience necessary . | $34 | $41 | |||||||||||
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 rate. Become an active member today by going HERE.
Prices include: transportation, trip leaders, and use of Wood Center equipment. Prices for overnight trips include food. Contact us for additional information. Stop by our Wood Center office and sign up!
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All information subject to change!
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