Gates of the Arctic is Alaska's farthest north national park, encompassing wild rivers, mountains, boreal forest, spacious tundra, and pristine wildlife habitat. The rugged Central Brooks Range, with its remnant glaciers, and uplifted limestone spires, slowly crumbling into the tundra, offers a haunting beauty that compels us deep into the mountains. One writer has referred to one of these hidden valleys as "Shangri-la. The meadow so pristine, so silent, so still. Its lushness even more incongruous against the starkness of the spires."

This trek offers an opportunity to sample some of the best terrain in Gates of the Arctic National Park. We climb up over a pass in the shadow of the mountains, and work our way through enchanted stream valleys, the domain of Dall sheep, caribou, grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves, and foxes. Moving on foot, we traverse landscapes few can imagine, and have an opportunity for close-up wildlife encounters. On August trips, blueberries are prime for picking, and bears forage the hillsides. Our exact route along the Arctic (Continental) Divide may change from year to year, so contact us and we'll fill you in on the details.