Unruly Alaska Retreat July 2025

TRIP OUTLINE

July 17th : Overnight at Base Camp Hostel in Anchorage, AK (plan to arrive in Anchorage by today and your shuttle from airport to hostel)

July 18th : Early morning shuttle transport from Anchorage to McCarthy, arrive in McCarthy around 5pm ; overnight in McCarthy in hostel style lodging ; meet up with our guide Quill from Trek Alaska

July 19th : Early morning bush flight into National Park / Wolverine to begin our 6 day backpacking excursion in the Alaskan backcountry / high country

July 24th : Last day of trekking/backpacking, bush flight to McCarthy, overnight in McCarthy in hostel-style lodging

July 25th : (TBD) Day to explore McCarthy, hike, rest, spa or adventure (any activities this day are not included in trip expense); you’re welcome to have a solo day or stick with the group; overnight in McCarthy in hostel style lodging

July 26th : (TBD) Day to explore McCarthy, hike, rest, spa or adventure (any activities this day are not included in trip expense); y ; you’re welcome to have a solo day or stick with the group; overnight in McCarthy in hostel style lodging

July 27th : Shuttle from McCarthy to Anchorage, arrive around 5pm ; overnight at Base Camp Hostel in Anchorage, AK

July 28th : Depart from Anchorage / have your return flight home scheduled for today / schedule your transport from hostel to airport

INCLUDED in the $5,700.00 (USD) cost of this trip :

• 2 nights in Base Camp hostel in Anchorage (breakfasts included)

• 4 nights in Lancaster hostel - style lodging in McCarthy (breakfasts included)

• Shuttle/transport Anchorage to McCarthy and McCarthy to Anchorage (July 18th and 27th)

• 6 days/5 nights in Wolverine Backcountry guided trek with Trek Alaska, all meals included during backcountry trek (July 19th-24th)

• a 15% gratuity for Trek Alaska Guide Quill for our 6 day/5 night Backcountry Trek

• bush plane flight from McCarthy to Wolverine / Backcountry and back to McCarthy ( July 19th and 24th)

• Trek Alaska will supply these items for our backpacking trek:

  • Backcountry guide (Quill)

    • Tents

    • Dining tarp

    • Cook stove

    • Fuel canisters and fuel

    • Cooking gear

    • Group first aid kit

    • Emergency Sat Phone

    • All food and snacks for the trek

    • Bear resistant food storage canisters

    • Water treatment kit

NOT INCLUDED :

• Your airfare / trip to Anchorage, Alaska and back home

• Transport to/from airport

• meals and beverages in Anchorage and McCarthy (except breakfast that is included with hostel-style-lodging)

• travel insurance - - this is HIGHLY recommended as there are no refunds for this trip because of the reservations/booking, scheduling and small group ; Because this trip is less than 6 months away, this trip is non-refundable because of expenses incurred to reserve and book this trip PLEASE get travel insurance to protect your investment in case of cancellation, illness, family death, etc. Whichever you choose, please be sure to read your policy wording to understand your specific coverage to ensure the policy is the right one for you.

• medical insurance - - HIGHLY recommended to have medical insurance to participate in this trip

• personal gear / personal items : clothing, outerwear / jackets, sleeping bag, 70 L backpacking backpack minimum (REI rental recommended), sleeping pad, backpack cover, headlamp, hiking boots, gators (for over boots), trekking poles, mess kit (spoon, cup, bowl)

• Any activities or fees not listed under Included

• Optional Gratuities for Unruly Women host - guide Monica

**waivers from Unruly Women, Trek Alaska, shuttle / transport services and lodging must be signed in order to participate, will send over as applicable

*Unruly Women and Trek Alaska reserve the option to modify trip itineraries as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics or other unforeseen circumstances