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07/10/05 10:10 AM
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I was just looking over the excursions listed for this season in Alaska. Some of them look really fun, I hope they are included next year as well!
Klondike Rock Climbing & Rappelling Adventure
Tour code: SKW5583.
Duration: 3? Hours.
Difficult Walking, Snacks.
Join professional mountain guides for an exciting climbing adventure on the smooth granite walls of the White Pass. There are great climbs for all abilities, and no experience is necessary.
This tour begins with a short interpretative drive through historic downtown Skagway, then up the Klondike Highway. From the highway, you'll hike for a few moments to the base of majestic rock cliffs recently smoothed by retreating glaciers. Here, you'll don rock climbing shoes, helmets and harnesses. After a climbing introduction from the guides, we'll rope up and start climbing the clean granite.
There are more than a dozen routes from which to choose. Some climbs are very easy and others offer more challenges. Each ends with a stunning aerial view of the Skagway River, White Pass Yukon Route Railway and surrounding wilderness. Participants will have a chance to climb many of the routes and try rappelling on the high cliffs. Professional mountain guides will share their knowledge and skill in all aspects of climbing. Many of them have guided on Denali and around the world, and enjoy sharing stories of their adventures in the mountains. Your safety and enjoyment is their primary concern at all times.
This adventure is perfect for those looking for a first climbing experience, or for experienced climbers looking for a challenge.
Provided: Rock-climbing shoes, helmet, harness and snack.
Please note: Participants need to be able to hike for a few minutes over uneven and sometimes steep terrain. Dress in warm, flexible clothing. Children must be at least eight years old and accompanied by a parent in order to participate.
Program Pricing
Adult: $82.00.
Child: $58.00.
Karen
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Re: Fun MUSH excursions
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07/10/05 10:13 AM
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Mount Roberts Tramway
Tour code: JUN3041.
Duration: 1? Hour.
Less Walking, Moderate Walking.
This unforgettable adventure begins at the Seven Seas Mariner dock in downtown Juneau. There, you'll board a tramcar adorned in colorful Tlingit artwork for an exhilarating ride through the Southeast Alaska rainforest and up to the 1,800-foot level of Mount Roberts. Experience one of the most expansive and beautiful views offered in all Alaska; from the Chilkat Mountains to the north, down the Gastineau Channel to the lands and waterways of the south, west to Douglas Island, and east into the Silver Bow Basin, where gold was discovered near the head of Gold Creek in 1880.
Once at the top, you'll enjoy the amenities of our multi-million dollar mountain complex. The Mountain House (Shaa Hit) is nestled among towering Sitka Spruce trees on the edge of the grasses and wildflowers of the sub-alpine. The complex houses the Chilkat Theater, Raven Eagle Gifts and Timberline Bar and Grill (with optional outside dining). It also offers access to The Nature Center, an eagle exhibit and the extensive Mount Roberts trail system. Visitors are introduced to the Tlingit culture through the award winning film Seeing Daylight, shown every half hour in the Chilkat Theater. There are also frequent theater performances by a local Tlingit actor sharing the story of his clan's origin. Native artists are often featured in the complex working on wood, fossilized ivory or silver carvings, making dolls, sewing garments, beading, or creating large totem poles out of cedar logs.
Please note: Tickets allow unlimited rides throughout the day, and include viewing of the award-winning Tlingit film Seeing Daylight. Tramcars depart approximately every six minutes. Tour duration is approximately 1 hour, or at your leisure.
Karen
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Re: Fun MUSH excursions
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07/10/05 11:05 AM
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Masaki
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Karen - the tramway can be seen on this page on our homepage ( http://homepage.mac.com/amandaho/PhotoAlbum10.html) - the 4 pictures after arrival in Juneau (starting with the picture of the bald eagle). :) Masaki
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Re: Fun MUSH excursions
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07/10/05 12:45 PM
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Masaki, thanks for reminding me of those pictures. I had looked at them before the birth of MUSH and now I can look at them and find some ideas!!
Where were you going in the jeeps when eveyone was bundled up?
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Re: Fun MUSH excursions
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07/10/05 03:57 PM
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Karen,
We walked across from the port to catch the tramway and walked around the top. There were carvings on the trees and snow still on the ground. Of course we went in June 2001, so it was earlier in the season and the snow hadn't melted. I will upload the photos to my photobucket site and post them.
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Re: Fun MUSH excursions
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07/12/05 12:08 AM
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Masaki
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Karen - that was in Whistler. It was a Hummer tour where they load you at the village at the base and they take you up the ski mountain until you get close the summit. Amazing how much snow there is up there still in the middle of summer. :)
Masaki
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