Upper Chena Kayak
June 2nd
Students: $30 Staff/Faculty/Alumni: $36
June 2nd: 9:00am Meet at OA, gear up and depart
10:30am arrive at Third Bridge and begin floating!
4pm Pack up kayaks and head back to Fairbanks
5:30pm Arrive back at the University, return gear
Trip Description:
The Upper Chena is a scenic river with some exciting water. We will use Kayaks to float from the third
bridge to the first bridge on the Upper Chena. Sweepers, braided channels, and a class II rating add some
challenges to this generally mellow float. As you float away from the road at the third bridge, you feel like
you are much farther from town than you really are. Moose and beavers abound on the river and the arctic
grayling are fat here on the upper stretches of the Chena.
Things to Bring:
 Rubber Boots or Neoprene booties (OA will provide)
 Some way to carry your needs for the afternoon – you can transfer to a dry bag that OA will supply
when you get to Wood Center.
 Non-cotton pants and shirt (no shorts)
 Synthetic long underwear top and bottom for cold weather
 Rain Gear top and bottom (OA can supply if necessary)
 Light fleece jacket
 Hat for sun protection
 Sunglasses, sun block, and bug repellent.
 Snacks, water bottle, camera, money for supper ~$15
Things not to Bring:
 Pets, I-pods, 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.
Risk Tolerance:
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.!
Uaf-oa-staff@alaska.edu
474-6027
www.uaf.edu/draw/