Artwork compliments of Jon Van Zyle
THE OLD IDITAROD GANG invites you to the DOUBLE VISION ALASKA CRUISE
ARE YOU READY TO GET OFF YOUR COUCH FOR AN EPIC ADVENTURE?
Experience Alaska through the eyes of creative Alaskans
"IDITAROD - The First Ten Years"
By
" THE OLD IDITAROD GANG"
"An anthology of stories, photos and art by those who helped shape the first decade of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race."
Receive a copy of this beautiful book as part of our Exclusive and meet many of the authors!
JOIN "THE OLD IDITAROD GANG"
Members of the Old Iditarod Gang, LLC include Al and Jo Crane, Frank Flavin, Frank Gerjevic, Alan and Raine (Hall) Rawlins, Walt and Gail Phillips, Rob Stapleton, Jon and Jona Van Zyle and Anne Patch Winters.
<---------------------Photo compliments of Jeff Schultz
THIS IS A CHARITY EVENT
This event will focus on the love and exceptional care for our furry friends.
A portion of each cruise fare will be a donation towards the care of dogs. (Charities will be announced during cruise)
Compliments of Jon Van Zyle and Jeff Schultz
MEET THE ARTISTS!
JON & JONA VAN ZYLE
and
JEFF & JOAN SCHULTZ
www.jonvanzyle.com / www.schultzphoto.com
Hear the stories behind their new book "DOUBLE VISION ALASKA"
MEET THE ICONS!
JON & JONA VAN ZYLE Official Iditarod Artist
JON & JONA VAN ZYLE Official Iditarod Artist
JON & JONA VAN ZYLE Official Iditarod Artist
JEFF & JOAN SCHULTZ Official Iditarod Photographer
JON & JONA VAN ZYLE Official Iditarod Artist
JON & JONA VAN ZYLE Official Iditarod Artist
DEEDEE JONROWE Iditarod Icon
JON & JONA VAN ZYLE Official Iditarod Artist
DEEDEE JONROWE Iditarod Icon
JOE HENDERSON Malamute Man
MARTIN BUSER Iditarod Champ (Pre-cruise)
DEEDEE JONROWE Iditarod Icon
JEN REITER Teacher on the Trail
MARTIN BUSER Iditarod Champ (Pre-cruise)
MARTIN BUSER Iditarod Champ (Pre-cruise)
MARTIN BUSER Iditarod Champ (Pre-cruise)
MARTIN BUSER Iditarod Champ (Pre-cruise)
MARTIN BUSER Iditarod Champ (Pre-cruise)
JIM DEPREZ 2021/2022 Teacher on the Trail
JIM DEPREZ 2021/2022 Teacher on the Trail
JIM DEPREZ 2021/2022 Teacher on the Trail
TERESA ASCONE Alaskan Artist
JIM DEPREZ 2021/2022 Teacher on the Trail
JIM DEPREZ 2021/2022 Teacher on the Trail
<--------------Photo Compliments of Jeff Schultz
MEET IDITAROD ICONS!
Hear stories about the history of mushing - how "traditions" came to be - stories from the trails - and learn about the love and care of our four-legged friends.
IS AN ALASKA CRUISE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a bald eagle take flight and spread his wings to a full six-foot wingspan and fly above you?
Have you ever wanted to be beside a glacier and watch portions of it break off and calve into the waters below creating icebergs the color of deep turquoise and blue and watch as it floats away in the unbelievable blue glacial waters around you?
Nothing can quite match your first glimpse of a tidewater glacier – a glimmering crystal-blue river of towering ice descending into an ocean inlet. And should the glacier break off and calve, you will hear sounds from moans and groans to cracks and splashing and everyone onboard the ship will be clapping and screaming with excitement (white thunder). The inlets, islands, and waterways of Alaska’s Inside Passage provide one of cruising’s most picturesque routes. They are calm and serene waters, where one moment you can be sailing in a wide bay of islands and the next, you will be cruising through a narrow waterway flanked by towering forested walls. In the Inside Passage, the scenery is constantly changing. You will pass small villages, islands too numerous to count and lighthouses all along the way.
In a destination as majestically monumental as Alaska, you will want to soak up as much insight into the people, landscapes, and culture as possible. The skies seem bluer and the stars seem brighter. Alaska’s Inside Passage is in a rain forest – yes – but the forests are thick and lush because of that rain. After all – it’s just water! When was the last time you “consciously” took a walk in the rain?
Experienced naturalists will join the ship throughout the cruise to provide commentary and talk about Alaska’s natural wonders with a series of lectures. A National Park Ranger will join the cruise in Glacier Bay, spending the entire day sailing here with the ship to describe in great detail all of the parks legendary glaciers and to point out wildlife you might otherwise miss.
There are port excursions and options for every interest and activity level. Some people will thrill in pushing their physical limits with kayaking along a fjord or trekking on the face of a glacier; some of you may go zip-lining across a rain forest; while others might prefer a cultural performance getting to see local performers and storytellers introduce you to their native Alaska; or you might want to go panning for gold in authentic Gold Rush style. Some of you might prefer to go fishing for salmon or halibut. Taking a helicopter up to a glacier and visiting a sled dog summer camp; a float plane to see bears in their natural habitat feeding in the salmon rich waters along a rushing stream; or whale watching in the waters outside of Auke Bay in Juneau are even more options you will have. There is something for everyone! Oh! And be sure to enjoy some of the fabulous fresh seafood!
Whether this will be your first-time visiting Alaska or your 10th – Alaska will not disappoint. Visit our 49th State - The Great Land – and immerse yourself in all of the splendor and glory it has to offer.
Article and photo by Barbara Carpenter