Trip at a glance!
Alaska comes from the Aleut word "Alyeska" meaning The Great Land. It is so vast that one could not hope to view all the natural beauty, or to capture the essence of the land or the people who inhabit it in a single visit. That said, this summer we are happy to offer a unique adventure that will include an amazing introduction to Alaska, its wildlife, nature and
people, as well as its local Jewish life and history.
In only eight days, our wonderful itinerary offers a representative cross section of Alaska from the varied wilderness interior to the rugged maritime environments. By being small and mobile, we can leave the crowds behind and explore treasures unavailable through other means, allowing a true sense of self-discovery - and what an adventure it will be! |
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Ready to go? please fill out our registration form and check out our pricing and terms page! The 49th state was built by Jewish people, Jewish money and Jewish know-how. Although their numbers today are small, Jews are still disproportionately prominent in commercial and public life in Alaska today. During our trip we will learn a bit about the unique Jewish history of Alaska – and we will begin our adventure by enjoying a Shabbat visit to the local Jewish community in Anchorage. Ranging from the glacier-carved Matanuska Valley to immense, spectacular, and seldom-visited Wrangell-St. Elias National Park—North America’s premier mountain and glacier wilderness—to the heavily glaciated coast and wildlife-rich seas of Prince William Sound, MOUNTAINS & GLACIERS will get you ‘up and going’ in some of the most ruggedly beautiful country anywhere! Featuring both interior and coastal mountains, glaciers and landscapes; a diverse variety of wildlife viewing chances; a stunning small plane flight over volcanoes and glaciers; and a scenic ferry cruise on pristine Prince William Sound (or a scenic over-flight of the glacier-clad landscape); Mountains & Glaciers is a superb introduction to the incredible mountain, glacier and coastal grandeur of Alaska. Beautiful scenery and majestic landscapes aren’t the only reasons to come on this tour however, as the hiking and uniquely Alaskan multi-sport activities included in Mountains & Glaciers are themselves invigorating and genuinely inspirational! Sea kayak amidst curious seals and nesting sea birds, to an active glacier: Wow! Lace up crampons to venture out onto a huge and very blue glacier for an exploratory glacier trek, or, for a ~$70 supplemental fee, strap on a harness and grab some ice axes to try your hand at ice climbing. Hike up to tundra tarns and waterfalls; through boreal forests; and along glacial moraines: truly magnificent, all of it! If you only have a week and you want to experience the real Alaska in remote and incredible Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Prince William Sound, huge mountains, lots of big glaciers and the heavily forested coast as well, this is the tour for you! |
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Jews of the Alaska Gold Rush
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