Guide: David
I am an Alaskan! Living in Alaska for the last 12 years has been an amazing experience that I can't wait to share with others! Especially the joy of kayaking on the beautiful lakes and rivers offered in our great state! I have a unique knowledge of the secluded area we will visit to enjoy a hidden cliff outlook not overrun with crowds. I also have spent countless hours on the local waterways paddling and exploring. I love being out in nature and on the water and love sharing it with others!
Trip Length: 3 Hours
Trip Language: English
Group Total: Up to 4
Cost: $75 per person
Equipment: Included in Trip (kayaks, paddles, first aid supplies and life vests)
What you'll do
Lets go on a relaxed kayak paddling trip on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula! Known to locals as the "Alaskan Playground", the Kenai Peninsula is where even local Alaskans go to escape and unwind. I will guide you around Skilak Lake (or due to weather safety another gorgeous Alaskan lake on the peninsula may be substituted) enjoying the mountain views and Alaskan wildlife (possibly including eagles, loons, moose, bears, seagulls, ect.) This is a great time to take photos, chat or just enjoy the beautiful turquoise waters of Skilak Lake. After some paddling we will beach the kayaks for a short (5-10 minutes) hike/walk up a cliff which juts out and offers great views and very limited crowds. This is a hidden jewel where you will have time to eat a sack lunch (if you choose to bring one or a snack) and take in the views. After a 30-40 minute lunch / exploration break at the overlook we hike back to the kayaks, and spend the rest of the time paddling on Skilak lake.
Location
Will guests need to bring anything to the experience?
- Bring a sack lunch and drinks to have on the cliffs.
- Camera. Lots of great places to take some awesome pictures.
- Dress for weather and also bring a pair of spare clothes in case you fall in :)
- Water shoes or shoes you do not mind getting wet.
Booking Requirements
Guests and attendees should be 18 years or older. Minors can only attend with their legal guardian. Please keep in mind this is a moderate activity kayaking level and to disclose all medical and experience information to guide to ensure the utmost safety for your trip.
Liability Waiver
All guests must read and sign this form prior to all kayak tours and kayak rentals. All individuals in the party must sign. Children 17 yo and younger are not required to sign. Thank you!
TREK 49
WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
Please read carefully before signing
This is a release of liability and waiver of certain legal rights
In consideration for my being permitted to participate in the activities of TREK 49, I agree to the following Waiver and Release:
I acknowledge that sea kayaking and hiking has inherent risks, hazards, and dangers for anyone that cannot be eliminated, particularly in a wilderness environment. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE RISKS, HAZARDS, AND DANGERS INCLUDE WITHOUT LIMITATION:
1. Water hazards in boating and wading in the lakes including drowning;
2. Hiking in rugged country;
3. Injuries due from kayaking;
4. Injuries due from hiking;
5. Encounters with wildlife, animals, and insects;
6. Temperature extremes;
7. Inclement weather conditions and unavailability of immediate medical attention in the wilderness in case of injury.
I understand the risks, hazards, and dangers of sea kayaking and hiking, and have had the opportunity to discuss them with TREK 49. I understand that these activities may require good physical conditioning and a degree of skill and knowledge. I believe I have that good physical conditioning and the degree of skill and knowledge necessary for me to engage in these activities safely. I understand that I have responsibilities. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary. No one is forcing me to participate and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I AM VOLUNTARILY USING THE SERVICES OF TREK 49 WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE INHERENT RISKS, HAZARDS, AND DANGERS INVOLVED AND HEREBY ASSUME AND ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, PARALYSIS, OR DEATH.
Lastly, I, for myself, my heirs, successors, executors, and subrogates, hereby knowingly and intentionally waive and release, indemnify and hold harmless TREK 49, their directors, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, liabilities, suits, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity including, but not limited to NEGLIGENCE of any kind or nature, whether foreseen or unforeseen, arising directly or indirectly out of any damage, loss, injury, paralysis, or death to me or my property as a result of my engaging in these activities or the use of these services, animals or equipment, whether such damage, loss, injury, paralysis, or death results from negligence of TREK 49, or from some other cause.
I have carefully read, clearly understand, and voluntarily sign this waiver and release agreement. In signing this agreement, I also give permission for any photograph of myself to be used for publication.
