Dog Sled-Helicopter Tours
Temsco Helicopters offers a "flightseeing" tour in the air, followed by a dog sledding experience on the Denver Glacier. Flights leave Skagway and last about 30 minutes round trip. After landing at Juneau Icefield in the Tongass National Forest, guests spend 30 minutes with mushers at the dog camp. Actual time sledding, whether as a driver or a passenger, is another 30 minutes. Glacier boots are provided, and personal belongings must be securely stored at the Temsco office during the tour.
Temsco Helicopters, Inc.
P.O. Box 434
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2900 or (866) 683-2900
temscoair.com/tours/skagway_dogs.htm
Charter Salmon Fishing
Year-round resident Captain Larry leads fishing expeditions each summer from Skagway in search of king salmon for four-hour sessions departing daily at 7:30 a.m. The crew provides a guided tour while traveling to the fishing location and will also clean the fish at the conclusion of the trip. Chilkoot's charter boats have heated cabins, restrooms, hot and cold beverages, and hold up to six anglers. A fishing license with a king salmon tag is required and is available on the boat or in town. Complimentary ground transportation is provided to those arriving by cruise ship or staying at a hotel.
Chilkoot Charters & Tours
P. O. Box 1336
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-3400 or (877) 983-3400
chilkootcharters.com/salmon.htm
Skagway Rafting: Hike and Float
The Skagway Hike and Float tour is four hours and includes a 1.8-mile hike to a 45 minute river-rafting float experience that will "retrace the steps of the Gold Rush stampeders on the infamous Chilkoot Trail," according to Klondike Tours' website. The hike follows a moderately difficult trail through a northern temperate rain forest, becoming more even as the river is approached. The raft trip on the Taiya River is a calm float and all ages and skill levels should feel comfortable with a proper life jacket.
Klondike Tours Inc.
P.O. Box 1061
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2075 or (866) 983-2075
klondiketours.com/hikeandfloat.html
Alaska Mountain Guides: Rock Climbing
A private van travels up the Klondike Highway from downtown Skagway for a 4-1/2 hour climb up the rocks of White Pass, overlooking the Skagway River and Yukon wilderness. More than 12 routes can be chosen based on skill level, and guides provide an orientation, equipment, a tour through town, and a snack.
Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School Inc.
P.O. Box 1081
Haines AK 99827
(800) 766-3396
alaskamountainguides.com/programs/alaska_day_rock.html
