Alaska Education Programs and Wilderness Skills Programs

Alaska Education Programs and Wilderness Skills Programs...
The following Alaskan organizations provide a wide range of outdoor educational and wilderness skills learning opportunities. In outdoor education, the emphasis for the subject of learning is placed on relations involving people and natural resources. Wilderness skills programs teach a variety of techniques and environmentally appropriate methods while experiencing the wilderness of Alaska. Each program is unique and offers a range of activities coupled with educational programs.

Wilderness study programs include classes on sea kayaking, mountaineering, river rafting, glacier travel and crevasses rescue, fly-fishing and wildflower identification. Winter classes are also offered and include nordic and alpine skiing, winter survival, ice climbing, dog mushing and skijoring.

Choose your eco and cultural tourism provider by activity or location through AWRTA's PLAN YOUR TRIP database.

Recommended Publications...

The Alaska Wilderness Guide
3000 Northup Way, Suite 200, Box 96043, Bellevue, WA 98008-9643. Access and visitor services for over 250 remote villages. Profiles of 50 parks and refuges. Details on public use cabins. Tips on finding the right guide. A good reference for those seeking a unique Alaskan experience.