Before You Visit Alaska...

Request Information: Read about Alaska and identify your interests. Visit the bookstore to select books, videos, and other materials about Alaska before your visit. Ask friends who have visited the state. Visit the Alaska Centers website. Ask that brochures and maps of interest be mailed to your home to assist you in your planning.

		Leave No Trace Plan Ahead and Prepare Choose realistic goals, bring proper gear, learn backcountry skills, know the terrain, and make contingency plans. It's not only important for your safety; good planning makes it easier to leave no trace in the backcountry. more...