Alaska Kayak Academy

Whitewater and sea kayaking tours and instruction. Let us build a personalized Alaskan paddling expedition for you! From one-day BIG ICE sea kayaking excursions to week-long back country pack raft trips, and just about everything in between. We pride ourselves on showing you the Alaska that only the lucky few get to experience! www.KayakCenterAK.com [phone]

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Not quite "Glamping", but comfy camping nonetheless.  Tent platform in Surprise Cove State Park, western Prince William Sound, Alaska.

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One of our favorite places on the planet.  Chilling in front of Beloit Glacier, Blackstone Bay, Alaska

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It's all fun and games until ... well ... it's ALWAYS all fun and games!  Packraft201 course.  

Seems there were a lot of lessons learned since everyone is soaking wet...

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Quick question:  What is the fastest way to get a used-to-be paddler to safety?  Day 1 of our Packraft 201 course.

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Lunch break on Mid-Glacier Beach, Blackstone Bay, Alaska

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Boss-man Jim leading the charge down Echo Bend, Eagle River, Alaska.

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FINALLY time for the studs in Anchorage, Alaska! Shot with the Gopro Hero3 Silver.

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The best seat in the house!  Beloit Glacier in Blackstone Bay.

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Day 2 of our Packraft 201 course.  Before heading to the river for real-world white water paddling, we take a few minutes to brush up on our throw-rope tossing skills.

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Surprise Cove

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A walk in the park on a sunny day!

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The morning commute for a day of sea kayaking Prince William Sound, Alaska

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It’s always a thrill when a student nails his or her very first roll! 

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This is what it's all about!  Rounding Decision Point--early morning on the last day of a 5-day sea kayak-camping trip.

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Launching into Spencer Lake at the foot of Spencer Glacier.  Early into a week-long pack raft tour of southcentral Alaska -- Anchorage to The Kenai Peninsula  

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A quick stop to re-fill the water bottles.  Day 3 of a 5-day western Prince William Sound sea kayak expedition.  You should have been there! 

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