Alaska: An adventure of a lifetime
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Overview
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Status |
Proposed |
Start Time |
8:00 AM -
Jun 19, 2015 (Friday)
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End Time |
8:00 AM -
Jun 26, 2015 (Friday)
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Location |
- ALASKA |
Category |
xOutdoor Adventure |
Club |
Urban Diversion |
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UD-South Bay xOutdoor Adventure
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Sharing |
All Clubs |
Event Host |
Kat Kiln |
Max Attendees |
16 |
Max Guests |
10 |
Cost Range |
$495.00 -
$595.00
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You've seen those amazing Alaska reality shows, the stunning wild scenery, wild animals and incredible mountains..... now you can join Urban Diversions own ALASKAN NATIVE as she takes you on an Alaskan adventure of a lifetime!!! |
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Basic Details: |
URBAN DIVERSION'S ALASKAN ADVENTURE 2014
Forget your grandparents cruise ship to Alaska.... This ALASKA is the REAL DEAL Hosted by your very own Alaskan Native! You wont find a trip like this anywhere! *Climb on the glaciers, *Pan for gold *See amazing views of Denali *Get up close to the bears (yup... REAL bears), *Ride a train through a mountain next to an ocean *Don't see the sun set *Watch fireworks over the city from atop a mountain *Dog sled with an Iditarod champion *Kayak with the otters .... and much, much more. Alaska is an amazing place all by itself, but when UD gets ahold of a LOCAL Alaskan and lets her loose.... this is a trip of a lifetime and one adventure you will not want to miss!!!
June 19th - June 27th- Main Alaska Adventure Trip June 27th - July 4th- Extension Trip- Glacier Camping & Backpacking (you can register for that trip HERE)
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Imagine toasting to the midnight sun as it dips below the snow-capped mountains at MIDNIGHT with twelve of your adventuresome Urban Diversion Friends all while watching moose munch on the bushes just a few feet away.... sounds like a damn good time doesnt it? Now imagine that trip costing THOUSANDS less than it would with anyone else AND imagine a trip that includes a LOCAL expert for the WHOLE trip to keep you safe from the bears, mosquitoes and sunburn!! THIS IS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME TRIP THAT WILL SELL OUT!!!
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Your Alaskan adventure can include: - A trip to Denali- North America's highest peak.... and we are NOT just going to kick rocks on the base of the mountain... nope.. we are going to hop on a plane AND LAND ON THE GLACIER and have a picnic lunch.
- A train ride along the Coast- Relax in the AM for a ride along the coast of South Central Alaska and see moose, bears, whales, eagles and otters in glass walled train cars. Don't think today is a complete resting day... once we arrive in the coastal town we will suit up, gear up and paddle out to sea for an overnight in a coastal cabin overlooking a sound filled with whales, otters, seals and other marine wildlife!
- A party under the midnight sun- No... we aren't kidding about the midnight sun, in Alaska in the summer you will find the sun stays up until 2am... and so will we! Experience an outdoor concert (Foo Fighters maybe?), a local beer garden, dancing and sunshine until the wee hours of the AM.
- Hike to the top of a mountain and explore a goldmine- hike (or take the tram if you wish) to the top of an active gold mine with sweeping views of the valleys below. Spend the afternoon in the sun drinking Alaskan Amber or spend the afternoon panning for gold... your choice... either way, its a gorgeous view!
- Canoe right up to the bears- we will spend a night in a gorgeous lakeside cabin known for its excellent bear viewing (don't worry... we are safe inside the cabin!). You can literally paddle right up (a safe distance away) and take excellent pictures while watching these magnificent creatures ignore you and focus on the salmon in the water. Its a majestic experience.
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EXTENSION TRIP DETAILS: North America's largest National Park: Wrangell St. Elias has some of the most rugged and majestic scenery known to man.. hundreds of glaciers, lush green forests, thriving rivers and historic relics and ruins. This remote setting gives us the opportunity to hike to a glacier, overnight on the glacier, see historic copper mines untouched for a hundred years and see abundant wildlife. Extension Trip Includes: - Ground transportation to/from Wrangell St Elias <-> Anchorage
- Gear & camping equipment for wilderness trip
- An experienced host trained to handle all your backcountry needs
- Food, fire and comfort accommodations
THE TRIP EXTENSION DETAILS AND REGISTRATION CAN BE FOUND HERE
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We will have a few spots this year.. and you can NOT sign up last minute because it will be long full by then.. Interested but have questions? Please email Kat@urbandiversion.com |
YOUR HOST: Kat.... a genuine Alaskan!!
Notes from your hosts:
This trip is designed to be feel like traveling with friends and friends of friends. As amazing as all of the places we are going are, ultimately trips are only as much fun as the people you are traveling with, and it is important that all participants have the same expectations and desires. If we have not talked to you before, you will be contacted within 48 hours after
registering to go over details of the trip. Happily, your registration may be canceled for a complete refund by you or us at that time.
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COST & PAYMENT
Your cost is COST = REGISTRATION (NOW) + TRIP FEE (due 60 days prior). - Registration (NOW): $495 to $700.
Registering for this event will require you to pay the registration fee immediately, which secures your spot. This amount changes depending upon when you register. Sign up early for the cheapest rate! This fee is non-refundable. **We may increase the registration rate even more! so lock in your rate as soon as you can!** - TRIP FEE: $1395 Due 60 days before departure, this is in addition to the registration fee and Covers the land transport, accommodations, host and more
- Camping Extension - $TBA
To secure your spot for this you must register for that extension via this link
AFTER YOU REGISTER HERE....Please send the check to Urban Diversion, 1329 Columbus Ave. Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94133. or send via PAY PAL to ud_team@urbandiversion.com (you must cover the fees). You can choose to pay the TRIP FEE by credit card too, but there is a 5% additional charge that we must pay the credit card company. If the Trip Fee is not sent in a timely manner, you will forfeit your spot and registration fee..
This trip is about $2,000 less than comparable trips...very cool!!
Other Costs: Bring extra $$ to feed the bears, ride a moose and swim with the whales!!
Post-Trip Option: CHECK OUT OUR BACKCOUNTRY ALASKA TRIP HERE! (this is ADDITIONAL AND SEPARATE FROM THE 6/20-6/28 TRIP) Price includes:
- All RV lodging & transportation
- Entrance to Denali & guided wildlife viewing tour
- excursion snack packs & drinks
- Hosted hike to the famous Harding Ice Field
- Famous Last Night Out UD dinner
Price Does NOT include:
- Breakfasts, lunches or dinners
- any gratuities
- optional add-on tours (kayaking, helicopter trip)
- you will need to bring extra cash for:
- Your extra food/drink
- extra tours you would like to take
- Other incidentals
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Additional Details:
About your accommodations & food:
We will be sleeping in a luxury RV with a complete kitchen, full bathroom and TV. Please be aware you will be sharing beds or drawing straws for individual bunks. You are welcome to bring your own tent for more privacy. For food- we will be putting together a menu for the week and cooking as a group in the RV. If you chose to opt-in plan on sharing the cost (expect $100-130/pp for week). You are also welcome to eat out at your leisure.
What to bring:
You are only allowed ONE BACKPACK (no rollers, no duffels, no suitcases) and a small daypack type bag. Pack light. QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? You can also contact Kat, your host, directly: kat@urbandiversion.com | office: 415-776-7455
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Cost: |
Registration Deadline: |
Through Apr 20, 2015 (Monday)
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Through May 20, 2015 (Wednesday) |
Through Jun 19, 2015 (Friday) |
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Member Special Rate (25-50% discount)
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$495.00 |
$595.00 |
$695.00 |
Register early before this goes up! |
Normal Rate (NO Discounts)
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$595.00 |
$695.00 |
$695.00 |
Register early before this goes up! |
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Cancelation Policy: |
No Refund - All Registrations Final (View Cancelation Policy)
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Added Details and Directions: |
We will be meeting at this location at the time specified. Check back here for last minute updates and changes. If you need a carpool, please check the message board for this event after you register or add it to the watch list.
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Location: |
ALASKA |
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Post Registration Details: |
Airline details to come soon
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Registration |
You are
NOT REGISTERED
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Event Messages |
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Message board is only available to members
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Host Profile |
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Name: Kat Kiln
Role: Staff
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