Blackstone Glacier Guided Kayak Adventure

OVERVIEW

Paddle a kayak through Blackstone Bay, whose pristine waters are littered with chunks of ice that have broken off the glaciers that rim the fjord. A water taxi will bring you to the bay, which lies just a few miles south of Whittier. After a briefing to ensure that you maximize the experience, you will paddle off in a two-person kayak and follow the guide through the pristine waters. Because so many glaciers terminate at the bay, you may see a massive slab of one breaking off, a spectacle known as calving. This sudden release of ice is accompanied by a loud crack that is as startling as the massive glacial block falling into the sea. As you paddle around the icebergs and ice chunks on the water’s surface, the guide will describe the points of interest, which may include harbor seals and seabirds such as murrelets and Arctic terns.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Follow a guide on a kayaking adventure through Blackstone Bay.
• Paddle around icebergs that have sheared off the surrounding glaciers.
• Behold majestic ancient glaciers from a close but safe distance.
• Look for marine life and seabirds, which the guide will identify and describe.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.