Glacier Bay — East Arm
Glacier Bay is the story of a land recently unburdened of unimaginable tons of rock and ancient ice. This makes for an exciting adventure into the world of grinding glaciers and expanding ecosystems. As kayakers exploring this newly made landscape, we’ll be privileged to experience the raw power and stunning beauty of this dynamic setting.
Surveyed by Captain Vancouver in 1793 Glacier Bay wasn't actually a bay then but an indentation in the shoreline. In 1879 John Muir discovered the ice had retreated more than 30 miles creating the start of what we now call Glacier Bay. By 1916, the main glacier credited with carving the bay, Grand Pacific Glacier, had melted back 60 miles. This glacial retreat has exposed a land ready to foster a succession of marine and terrestrial life.
Calving glaciers, majestic mountains, the late spring emergence of wildlife and colonizing plant communities await us on our special early season expedition into the incomparable Glacier Bay National Park.
Expedition Details — Glacier Bay
Location: East Arm, Glacier Bay National Park
Duration: Six days and five nights, May 26-31, 2009
Paddle Distance: 5 to 15 miles per day.
Activities: Paddling, Hiking, Glacier viewing, photography, fine meals
Highlights: McBride Glacier, wilderness solitude, wildlife viewing, calving ice and icebergs, world-class sea kayaking
Schedule and Prices: May 26-31, 2009. $2,755 per person.
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Trip Description — Glacier Bay East Arm, May 26-31, 2009
Our Glacier Bay expedition will be a 6-day & 5-night exploration of the National Park’s East Arm. We’ll explore the numerous inlets, bays, beaches and streams as we paddle toward the McBride glacier, considered to be the jewel of the East Arm.
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Trip Map: Glacier Bay
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