Numerous peaks of the Chugach Range rise from the ocean to over 9,000 feet above us. From these lofty peaks, five stunning glaciers descend into the sea. We begin outside the fjord and paddle in, letting the wonders unfold before us. The sight and thundering sound of huge icebergs falling into the sea is a never to be forgotten experience. The inner fjord is home for many sea otters, land otters adn a variety of ducks.
Harbor seals sleep on the ice floes and bald eagles are abundant.
Here, we catch the train to Whittier and Prince William Sound. In Whittier we load our kayaks on the charter boat and head north to a tranquil unnamed cove with a beautiful salmon stream outside of Harriman Fjord. We set up camp and spend the day learning sea kayaking, exploring and hiking. We will paddle to Cascade, Barry and Cox glaciers. The sigt and thundering sound of huge icebergs falling into the sea is a never to be forgotten experience.