Quest Trips
Open to campers age 8-14, our Quest Trips are specifically designed to get a real taste for the Alaskan wilderness. Get outside into the world without computers, phones, windows, or walls and see parts of Alaska most people only dream of.
Lead by experienced guide staff, these trips are geared for the camper who is ready for a little more adventure.
Operating under permit from Chugach National Forest
enrollment open January 8, 2019
Quest Trips
Our introductory trips are designed for campers who are ready to spend extended time away from the walls and windows of everyday life. After two days of checking gear, reviewing equipment, teaming building, wilderness safety, practicing basic skills, and Leave No Trace camping skills, campers head out for a three-day, two-night campout and discover adventure (Wed-Fri trip). Two staff per 12 campers. Trips are $430
Camping & Hiking
- Learn about low-impact camping
- Adventure the local surroundings
- Eklutna Lake Campground
Camping & Paddling
- Learn water safety
- Build paddling skills
- Lower Ohmer Campground
These trips are designed for campers to expand their backcountry camping skills. After two days of team building, practicing skills, and preparing gear, campers head out for a three-day, two night wilderness trip. They return for pick up on Friday afternoon (Wed-Fri trip). Two staff per 12 campers. Trips are $430
TRIPS:
Marine Encounter
- Explore tide pools and pebble beaches
- Become one with the tides
- Explore the area around Caines Head
Backpacking
- Trekking in the Chugach National Forest
- Explore segment of Iditarod National Historic Trail
- Lost Lake Trail
Swan Lake Canoe
- Learn water safety
- Swan Lake excursion
- Paddling and portaging skills
Kayak Trip
- Refine paddling skills
- Navigating on lakes
- Explore Hidden Lake
Longer trips for teens combine backcountry skills with natural history as campers further develop their outdoor skills. After one day in camp practicing skills and preparing gear, campers leave on Tuesday morning and do not return until Friday afternoon. Trips are designed for campers with prior experience. Two staff per 10-12 campers. All trips are $490
TRIPS:
Canoe Trip
- Master paddling and portaging skills
- Freshwater ecology
- Explore the Little Susitna River
Backpacking
- Learn the art of packing
- Trek around the Alaska range
- Learn outdoor survival skills
Bikepack *Bring your own bike
- Passionate pedal pushers
- Shred over 20 miles of amazing single track
- Leadership development
Kayak Trip
- Master paddling skills
- Birds and marine mammals included
- Investigate tidal treasures
Fishing Trip
- Master fishing basics
- Camping skills
- Explore Alaska fishing spots
Want to learn more about our programs? Contact trailside@akcenter.org or call (907) 274-KIDS (5437).