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Sea-Kayaking Prince William Sound Excerpted from the Outside Trip-Finder, February 1995 issue By Meg Lukens Noonan ALASKA: Sea-Kayaking Prince William Sound The Route: A six- to ten-day exploration of the sheltered bays and fjords of Prince William Sound among seals, sea otters, and humpback whales, with hikes to alpine lakes and glaciers. When To Go: June-August Difficulty: Moderate Travel Advisory: Blackflies and no-see-ums can be a nuisance; local wisdom advises bringing bug repellent with 35 percent deet, light-colored clothing, a head net, and an umbrella. High/Low Points: Hearing the white thunder of building-size icebergs calving off the glaciers. Picturing the 11 million gallons of oil spilled in the Sound. Luxe Factor: Camping Outfitters / Departures / Price Adventures & Delights / 2 / $1,740 Alaskan Wilderness Sailing/ On demand / $980 North Star / 13 / $900-$1,550 Sea Quest Expeditions / 8 / $1,199 Sierra Club Outings / 1 / $1,550 Outfitter Directory Adventures & Delights 800-288-3134; 907-276-8282 Alaskan Wilderness Sailing Safaris 907-835-5175 North Star 800-258-8434 Sea Quest Expeditions 360-378-5767 Sierra Club Outings 415-923-5522 Copyright 1995, Outside magazine |