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We really need this form completed by each person in the group. If you're completing the form on behalf of your spouse or partner or kids, etc, it's SUPER important that you get full input from them. Please don't just assume your experience and expertise applies equally to the others. Who are these people? Drop their name and relationship to you here for us, thanks.
Total Number of People in your Party* Are you including other guests/family members/etc on this form? If you're completing this form only for yourself, and the rest of your group are filling it in separately (preferable for us), just enter 1.
we'll ask you to please add a M or W so we know what size gear to pack. This isn't about gender or anything else. We're simply trying to pack clothing that fits each of you well.
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Will this be this your first visit to Alaska?
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Select Your Trip Arrigetch Peaks Backpacking Trip Custom Trips Exploratory Routes Iceberg Lake Basecamp Jarvis Plateau Lake Clark Backpack MacColl Ridge Malaspina Glacier Backpacking Trip Nizina Basecamp Trip Northern Traverse OZ Sanford Plateau Seven Pass Route Skolai Pass Basecamp Southern Traverse Steamboat Hills The Lost Coast The Goat Trail Turquoise Lake Basecamp Yoga Trips Other
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Backpacking & All Backcountry Trips This part of a trip in the backcountry is also very rewarding. However, along with the joy and wonder come the daunting challenges that are part of the experience. Getting wet, cold, tired, hot and uncomfortable. Loading and carrying a heavy pack over miles of rugged and trail-less terrain, fording icy streams and rivers, climbing steep mountains and setting and breaking down camp are part of the entire experience. All this at the mercy of unpredictable and sometimes difficult Alaskan weather. Consider your decision carefully and ask yourself if you have the fortitude to endure the Alaskan wilderness. Remember, most importantly, a positive attitude and a healthy sense of flexibility are essential to an enjoyable experience.
Your Backpacking Level* Briefly, but specifically, describe your backcountry experience.* We want to know, in particular, the length of your previous outings, and how recent they were. A 2 day backpack in 1972 isn't particularly relevant to what we do.
Week or longer Have you ever taken any weeklong or longer backpacking trips before? If so, how often, how many and what was the longest backpacking trip you've taken before. More details the better. If you already noted this info above, just put "as above" here.
Are you comfortable hiking several miles a day, off trail, with a backpack?
You ABSOLUTELY sure about that? 🙂
Backpack Weights What's the (approximate) average backpack weight for a typical backpack trip for you/your group?
Heaviest Backpack What is the (approximate) heaviest backpack weight that you've carried? For how many days and how far?
Difficulty Rating* Have you read, thoroughly, the difficulty rating for your trip (marked in the trip page sidebar by the little boot icon)?
You MUST read and be sure you clearly understand the difficulty rating system for these trips.
Not just you, but each person you are completing this form for.
EVERY ONE.
Please do it now.
Thank you.
What special goals or purpose do you have for a trip to Alaska (eg, solitude, wildlife viewing, photography, etc)?
Can you swim, and if so, how well or how confident are you in water?
Please describe your regular fitness/conditioning plan Don't skimp here, and again, if you're completing this form on behalf of others as well, make certain you get accurate info from them on this stuff. It can be disastrous if you don't.
Gear Requirements About the trip; will you need Expeditions Alaska's assistance with equipment or materials (e.g. fuel, gear rental, etc)? By default we include a bear vault to carry your food (BV500) and hiking poles for you. If you are providing your own and do NOT need us to provide that, let us know here. Let us know (again) if you ordered a tent, for example, or are bringing your own.
Ice traction If you're doing a trip like the 7 Pass where we need traction for the glacier crossing, you need Kahtoola microspikes or similar. Do you need us to provide those for you?
Guest shoe sizes Please list shoe sizes for all guests so that we can fit the appropriate size microspikes. Approximate is okay.
Basecamp trips This type of a trip in the backcountry can be super fun. But they're also often a little more challenging than some folks expect. This section of the form will help us make sure we know what we need to know to tailor the trip for you.
Remember Alaskan weather can be unpredictable and sometimes difficult. Consider your decision carefully and ask yourself if you have the fortitude to endure the Alaskan wilderness.
Remember, most importantly, a positive attitude and a healthy sense of flexibility are essential to an enjoyable experience.
Backpack versus basecamp Are you comfortable with backpacking a little? Ideally we'll fly in and hike to where we set up our basecamp. That maybe a few hundred yards or it may be a few miles. Let us know what can work for you.
Fitness and experience* Briefly give an idea of the backcountry experience and the fitness levels for you and your group. Do you work out? Weekly? Daily? 5 mins? 90 mins? The more detailed info you put here the better. Thanks.
Gear stuff We include a Bear Vault to store food safely and hiking poles to assist your hiking on uneven terrain. if you do NOT need us to include these items, please notate that here. Let us know (again) if you ordered a tent, for example, or are bringing your own.
Food notes Food Are we doing your food for you or are you providing your own?
Fuel type and quantity Since you're doing your own food, you need fuel to cook with. Would you like us to get that for you since you can't fly with fuel? If so, please let us know what type of fuel you need and approximately how much. e.g. 2 x 8ox cans of isopro, etc
If we're doing food for you, we'll have you fill out our food form. That's where you'll indicate dietary restrictions such as allergies, etc, likes, dislikes, and so on. Here's a link if you want to do it now , or we'll send that you form later if you like. We don't really need it completed until a couple months before your trip starting date.
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Select Your Packraft Trip* Select Your Trip Alatna River Packrafting Canning River Packrafting Copper River Packraft Dadina River Packrafting Lakina River Packrafting McCarthy Yoga Basecamp Nizina Lake Packrafting/Basecamp Nizina River Packrafting Custom Trip
Multiple or Combination Trips Check if you're combining trips or reserving more than one trip.
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Have you packrafted before?* Outline your packrafting experience*
Paddler level Can you roll your kayak? Don’t say “yes” if you can’t reliably roll up in whitewater.
Can you swim well?*
Are you comfortable swimming whitewater? Have you taken any whitewater safety courses? If yes, outline.
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Select Your Photo Tour* Select Your Trip Alaska Landscapes - Skolai Aurora borealis Coastal Wildlife and Brown Bears Bald Eagles Day Trip Options Grizzlies in the Fall Grizzlies in the Mist Hungry Whales in Sitka Katmai Bears of Summer Northern Lights in the Fall Polar Bears
Multiple or Combination Trips Check if you're combining trips or reserving more than one trip.
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Photography level* Photography experience*
Do you know what your RGB histogram is, and how it differs from the luminosity histogram?* What mode do you typically shoot on at the moment? Will you be requiring assistance with the 'technicals of photography', or are you comfortable with those particulars?
Are you comfortable photographing with your camera equipment in the dark?
Briefly, but specifically, describe your experience photographing wildlife, birds in flight, etc.
Which particular areas of photography are you wanting to improve on and learn more about?
More Tour Information Cold weather
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Ski & Snowshoe info Snowshoeing Have you ever snowshoed before?
Crosscountry skiing Can you cross-country ski? Give us a little info on your experience level, etc, please.
General fitness Are you a solid outdoor adventurer, good for many miles a day, or something more mellow? The more details here the better. Thanks.
Sea Kayaking Your paddling experience*
Can you swim well?*
Rafting Your paddling experience*
Can you swim well?*
Day Trips Which Day trip are you looking for* Briefly outline your hiking fitness.*
Lunch and snacks Give us a little info on your dietary restrictions as well as likes, dislikes, and whether you're a bear (bigger eater) or a bird (smaller eater). Thanks.
Important ... Height & weight* If you're filling this out for your family or a group, please list everyone's height & weight. Everyone. Height. And weight. Thanks.
Please provide the names and contact information for two people we can contact in case of emergency?*
Outline your relevant medical history and medications* Do you have any medical conditions we should know about in case of emergency (eg, hypothermia, muscular problems, cardiovascular trouble, respiratory problems, diabetes, allergies, any and all past serious injuries? Please include any medications, prescription, over-the-counter and recreational, you might take, and do try to be as accurate as you can with this section, it helps a lot). This info is confidential, but also critical information. Your full disclosure is important. Thank you.
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