Sea Wolf Adventures 2014 GLACIER BAY, ALASKA & BEYOND 2015 GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST, B.C. SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA CLASSIC HISTORICAL 12 PASSENGERYACHT ALASKANOWNEDAND OPERATED 1 (800) 664 - 6049 1 (604) 714 - 0288 1 (604) 677 - 5551 (fax) [email protected] www.infinityyachts.com Explore remote wilderness Discover where wild creatures lIve Learn from fun knowledgeable naturalIsts ALASKA’S GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK & BEYOND 6-10 DAY ADVENTURES SOUTHEAST ALASKA EXPLORATION JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN 10 DAY ADVENTURE THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST BRITISH COLUMBIA 10-DAY ADVENTURE SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WASHINGTON 6-DAY ADVENTURES PRIVATE CHARTER ADVENTURES ALASKA, B.C. & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA PLEASE CALL Experience an IntImate Up Close Epic Wilderness Adventure with 11 Other Like-Minded Individuals CRUISING Imagine yourself on a small ship, cruising through a pristine wilderness surrounded by soaring snow-covered peaks carved by glaciers. We offer active, small ship, cruise adventures suitable for people of most abilities, spanning the breadth of the Inside Passage. There is always an option to suit your mood- relaxing on the heated aft deck with a panoramic 180° view, long or short paddles and hikes that range from beach strolls to accessing the mountain ridges. Couple that with an expert, friendly and fun crews of 5 and you have the ingredients for an unforgettable adventure. KAYAKING For those that take paddle in hand, the use of our very stable double sea kayaks allow a more intimate, seals- eye view of the tidewater glaciers, fjords, islets and estuary streams that make up this coastal wilderness. We will paddle through one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse areas in North America. Expert guiding and kayaking instruction is included in our adventures. HIKING See yourself hiking a sandy beach following in the tracks of bears, wolves and moose. We hike most days and encounter all manner of terrains: from rocky slopes abutting glaciers to sandy beaches and across the mossy floor of the rainforest. Our hikes vary from easy to challenging as we wander the landscape absorbing the natural history of each magical place. Our small ship cruise will take you places where we rarely encounter other vessels. GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK MY HEART WAS OPENED UP BY THIS LAND OF WILD BEAUTY… WENDY FROM ST. LOUIS Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines, and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage and part of a 25-million acre World Heritage Site-one of world’s largest international protected areas. From summit to sea, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration. Come explore your national park -engage your adventuresome spirit... GLACIER BAY ADVENTURES 6-DAY/5-NIGHT ADVENTURES 10-DAY/9 NIGHT ADVENTURE MAY-AUGUST 2014/15 “WILD OCEAN MISTS” Depart every Sunday at 8:00 AM MAY 8-17, 2015 Return Every Friday at 2:00 PM May is a magical time to be in This ancient rainforest-cloaked shores of Icy Strait up to the barren Glacier Bay National Park because mountain faces of the east and west arms of Glacier Bay National Park. we have it largely to ourselves— Hundreds of miles of glacial fjords are there for you to enjoy by kayak, just the bears, the first returning hiking, or simply cruising on the Sea Wolf. On our explorations there is humpback whales, and the always the possibility of seeing coastal brown bears, black bears, and thousands of migrating shore and even the rare glacier bear. We will also keep our eyes out for wolves, seabirds bound for Arctic nesting moose and a myriad of other land and marine mammals. We promise sites. you will see glaciers, mountains towering straight up from the sea and the acrobatic humpback whale. All of this and more make up the magic Against a backdrop of some of the of Glacier Bay! most magnificent mountains on earth, rivers of glacial ice tumble 2014 GLACIER BAY DEPARTURES/VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR 2015 into the sea and aquamarine- MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST colored icebergs drift by on the 5/10-5/20 6/1-6/6 7/6-7/11 8/3-8/8 tides. Brown and black bears 5/25-5/30 6/8-6/13 7/13-7/18 8/10-8/15 have emerged from their winter 6/15-6/20 7/20-7/25 8/17-8/22 dens and are low on the beaches 6/22-6/27 7/27-8/2 8/24-8/29 grazing on sedges and in the 6/29-7/4 intertidal zone. May weather is cool, but usually the driest of the season and offers long days for exploration. We will explore the West Arm and East Arm of Glacier Bay as well as the Outer Coast of the Park and Chichagof Island. SOUTHEAST ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST EXPLORATION JUNEAU-KETCHIKAN 10 DAYS/9NIGHTS SEPTEMBER 1-10, 2014 SEPTEMBER 1-10, 2015 Once we leave Juneau we enter Tongass National Forest! A national treasure, the Tongass covers most of Southeast Alaska and surrounds the famous Inside Passage. Here, in the largest national forest in America, you will find unique chances to view glaciers, eagles, bears, spawning salmon, and the breathtaking vistas of "wild" Alaska. The Tongass offers an abundance of wildlife and vista viewing. On water there is the probability of sighting humpback whales, Orcas, porpoise, and Stellar sea lions as well as numerous sea birds. On terra firma we may see black bears, brown bears, and mountain goats. We average four hours of cruising per day allowing us plenty of opportunity for exploring by foot, kayak and skiff. Our routes and anchorages are chosen to give us the best available opportunities to experience the rich and diverse environment of this temperate rain forest. It was amazing to be in Alaska again and we were thrilled to be back on the Sea Wolf with Kimber and her wonderfully fun and knowledgeable crew. The lush rainforest in this adventure marks a striking difference from Glacier Bay- it is truly a magical journey through the Tongass National Forest cruising down the Inside Passage… Andrea, Bedford, MA THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST OF BRITISH COLUMBIA “VOYAGE OF THE SPIRIT BEAR” 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS SEPTEMBER 13-23, 2014 SEPTEMBER 13-23, 2015 A voyage to the wild archipelagos of coastal British ColuMbia allows us an unparalleled window into an ancient magical world-one in which all life is inextricably linked to the sea. Join the M/V Sea Wolf at Ketchikan, Alaska, as we embark on a voyage along a coast of glacier carved fjords, channels, inlets and islands. We will enjoy many opportunities to explore- a magical world that can only be reached by boat or sea kayak. The rainforests are home to some of the world’s most majestic trees- Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, red cedar, and western hemlock- with some trees towering over 300' in height and measuring 19’ in diameter, and some at least a 1,000 years old. The rocky shores are covered with shorebirds and seabirds, among the thousands beginning their long migration to southern waters and live at the mercy of winds and wave. The shaded streaMs and rivers that wind through these forests offer the perfect clear, cold spawning grounds for six species of salmon that return here each year. These salmon runs are the heart of this ancient forest ecosystem and provide an almost continuous supply of food in spring, summer and fall, particularly for the bears, preparing for hibernation, but also for gray wolves, bald eagles, gulls, dippers, pine marten, river otters, mink and many others. The bears-one of the highest concentrations of Coastal brown bears found in North AMerica, black bears and the legendary "Spirit Bear", a rare white subspecies of the black bear-are crucial to the transfer of marine derived nutrients (decomposing salmon) into both freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems ashore. We spend a day with a local Native Spirit Bear Guide watching these beautiful The Kermode bear plays a part in local First Nations lore and bears fishing. religion. Legend has it that long ago the area where the spirit bear lives was covered in ice and snow. Raven saw this and Our spirits nourished by wonderful memories and decided to make the land lush and green for the people. But shared experiences, the conclusion of our voyage, at as a reminder to the people of the misery they had once lived Bella Bella, comes all too soon. in, he made every tenth bear white like ice. This is perhaps a memory of the ice ages transmitted through folklore. SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA CRUISING, KAYAKING, HIKING AND BIKING PRIVATE ADVENTURE So gather up your family, friends or kayaking group for a custom adventure. October 2014/2015 The San Juan Islands lie within the nutrient rich waters of Puget Sound, also known as the Salish Sea. This archipelago encompasses several hundred islands, rocks, and reefs – thus creating miles of twisting shoreline with amazing views that are magnificent for exploration by kayak as well as offering lovely hikes. The rain shadow cast by the Olympic Mountains creates microclimates on each island. Plants of rainforest, prairie and desert share the same islands, making it possible to witness massive 200’ firs, Garry oaks, and dwarf cactus growing within yards of each other. The hiking on these islands is wonderful- deer, a multitude of flora and sometimes a few playful river otters-plenty to feast your eyes upon. The rocky shores abound with tide pools full of complex intertidal creatures, hauled out harbor seals, and Stellar sea lions.