We have used three manufacturer’s rafts on Alaskan waters: Moravia, Aire and Gary King. After experimenting with different options and models we made our decision and purchased a Gary King Kenai Drifter raft and an Aire Super Leopard cataraft. Gary King Kenai Drifter Raft The 18′ Kenai Drifter is an excellent family raft. [...]
Raft options for wilderness adventures in Alaska
by Mike Baker on November 8, 2011 in Gear Reviews with Leave a Comment
Nenana River float in September
Traveling We reached the banks of the Nenana River at mile 18 of the Denali Highway before noon. Zoe, age 6 hopped eagerly from the truck and vomited in the tall grass. Zeke had done the same in the back seat an hour before. At only five years old we had the good fortune he [...]
Fall wilderness rafting in Alaska with babies
by Mike Baker on September 2, 2011 in Backcountry Parent, Gear Reviews, Mike's Blog, Our Adventures with Leave a Comment
Summer in Alaska is incomplete without a wilderness rafting trip. We got our first trip in early this year on the Kenai and can’t get enough of the special time spent floating together. Babies on the boat Babies present a special challenge to rafting that can be addressed with careful planning and gear selection. The [...]
