Nenana Reindeer Hills Float*
May 25-26
Students: $117 Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $140
May 23rd
5:30pm -Meet in the Outdoor Adventures office for pre-trip meeting and packing.
-Bring the gear you plan to use on the trip
May 25th
7am
-Meet in the Outdoor Adventures office, gear up, and depart.
10:30am -Put-in on the River
May 26th
3pm
-Take out
7pm
-Arrive back at UAF.
Trip description:
The Upper Nenana is a relaxing paddle with some nice class I water and a few slightly tricky corners, no kayaking
experience is required, but everyone must be able to swim. We will cover basic kayaking skills including different
strokes, water reading, boat maneuvers, and communication which are fundamental skills in kayaking. Participants
should be prepared for cool temperatures and rain. We have found that if you are prepared for the worst as far as
the weather is concerned it usually turns out better than expected. Trip costs include, transportation, gas, trip
leaders, and paddle equipment. We will provide dry bags for you to put your belongings in.
Things to bring:
Required Equipment
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Tent
Drybags
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Drysuit and Neoprene Booties
Cup and Bowl
Fork and spoon
Pocket knife
TP in zip lock bag
2 one quart water bottles
Personal medication
Toiletries (not the kitchen sink)
Sun glasses w/ strap, sun block
Matches / lighters
Rain Gear – jacket, pants
Synthetic long underwear (2 pants and 2 shirts)
Fleece jacket or wool sweater and/or vest
Quick-dry pants (no jeans!)
2X pairs of warm (wool or synthetic) socks
2X pairs of underwear
T-Shirts
Warm wool or fleece hat
Camp shoes
Mosquito head net
Sun hat
Recommended (Trip specific and/or optional)
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Bandanna/small towel/washcloth
Book, journal and pencil, playing cards
Camera/film
Binoculars / field guides
Shorts
Personal first aid kit
Extra plastic bags and zip-locks
Spare glasses / contacts
Things NOT to bring:
 Pets, I-pods, Cell phones, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
Refund Policy:
Payment in full is required to sign up for a trip. A 100% refund is available if you notify the Outdoor Adventures
Office of the cancellation more than one week (7 days) before the first day of the trip. Cancellation less than one
week before trip entitles the participant to a 50% refund. No refund is provided if the participant does not show up
at the start of a trip.
Safety and Risk Management:
Due to the nature of outdoor travel there are certain inherent risks in all of Outdoor Adventure’s trips. Acceptable
risks include but are not limited too; river currents, waves and hydraulics, natural and manmade obstacles in the
river, sweepers, logjams, high and low water, and getting wet while on the trip. We will wear PFD’s at all times
on the river and drysuits and helmets when appropriate. Conditions may include below freezing temperatures,
thunderstorms, rain, sleet and high winds. Driving risks may include slick roads, poor visibility and wildlife. Alaska
is a wild place - you need to take ultimate responsibility for your own safety as only you can. For your protection
we require you to carry health insurance. You can purchase insurance for $2.60/day from the University (ask for
details). All info is subject to change due to safety, weather, current conditions, etc.!
If you have any questions please contact us or visit our office in the Wood Center
uaf-oa-staff@alaska.edu
474-6027
www.uaf.edu/draw/