This itinerary is a sample overview of the week. Actual daily activities will vary by your goals and weather conditions.

Day 1 – Flight* from Anchorage to Lake Clark
Today you will catch a scenic morning flight from Anchorage to Lake Clark. Enjoy flying over Cook inlet then over the dramatic Chigmit Mountains and into Lake Clark National Park. Move into your comfortable room in Stonewood Lodge and relax or opt for some afternoon fishing or exploring.

Day 2 – Hike Tanalian Falls
Hike on one of the only park trails into the wilderness and pas the dramatic Tanalian Falls.  Set up camp for a relazing evening or keep on hiking up toward the summit of Tanalian Mountain for panoramic views of Lake Clark and Kontrashibuno Lake.

Day 3 – Jump in the Boats
After a hearty breakfast load into the boats (kayaks or canoes) and paddle up the lake past islands and along the coast of this slender and scenic lake.

Day 4 – Paddle Toward the Headwaters
Continue up the emerald green lake and stop to explore wild stream inlets along the way. Be on the lookout for black and brown bears and even moose.  Camp on the shores of the lush green forests and feast on filling meals as you soak in the wild surroundings.

Day 5 – Explore
Keep paddling up towards the headwaters where the lake starts in Gladiator basin or opt for a slower pace and explore other streams and valleys nearby.

Day 6 – Paddling Back Down
Travel back down to the terminus of the lake with a stop at a homestead site and your final views of this stunning lake system.

Day 7 – Fly from Lake Clark to Anchorage
After your final gourmet breakfast, pack up and enjoy a scenic flight back to Anchorage with you salmon packed on ice and ready for your flight back home.  Connect with your flights home in the evening or stay a night in Anchorage.

*FLIGHTS out to the lodge usually take place in the morning on the trips first day and midmorning on the final day. We recommend you fly in the night before the first day of the trip and schedule outgoing flights after 7 p.m. on the final day (or the following day).

 *Lodge Flights include a 50 pound allowance per person. A a fee of $0.50 per pound will apply to excess weight. These flights normally take place in the morning on the trips first day and midmorning on the final day.

We recommend you fly in the night before the first day of the trip and schedule outgoing flights after 7 p.m. on the final day (or the following day).

The Best Comfort and Adventure Around
Our backcountry trips are based out of our very own lodge in Lake Clark Alaska. This lodge is only accessible by float plane, yet offers a luxury accommodations and fine dining. Learn more about Stonewood Lodge here.

At Stonewood Lodge, you will find all the qualities of a world class recreational and sportfishing lodge. Our lodge has a classic yet rustic feel and offers 10,000 square feet of contiguous space and all modern amenities rarely found off of the road system in Alaska. Our guests stay in the main lodge and rooms have a queen and twin in the room as well as a private in-suite bathroom. The lodge has in floor heat thermostatically controlled, 24 hour electricity, telephone services, and Wifi. We do encourage some of our remote outpost camps for some overnight accommodations on site, such as while on the river and to shorten travel times to and from the lodge. These excursions are your choice as you decide your daily routine. There is an adjoining den, library, fly-tying area, office desk, sauna, and recreational room open for conferencing and debriefing. The Lodge capacity is 28 guests, however we generally settle on groups of less than 12 guests a week.

$2,900 per person – 7 days / 6 nights (minimum 3)

Dates:  (the dates are the same for every year)

June –   8-14  /  14-20  /  20-26  /  26-July 2

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