Expedition Journal

Travel Specials, Trip Reports & Updates From the World of Backcountry Travel

Fly Fishing With The Fonz

I idolized Henry Winkler as the Fonz.  I quoted him continuously in his role as Barry Zuckerkorn, legal counsel to the Bluth Family in my favorite television show of all time, Arrested Development. His new book I’ve Never Met an Idiot on the River, continues his legacy of making me smile.  Written in a casual [...]

Happy Holidays!

Clouser Lust

How can one fly pattern be so versatile in catching fish?  I was given my first Chartreuse Clouser Minnow by a local Cape Cod fisherman on the Monomoy Islands at the age of 14.  We were fishing for Bluefish and Stripers in the river-like, heavy current, tidal flats surrounding the islands and this was the [...]

December Silver Salmon

Five of us skied into Chilkoot River on Sunday, hoping there might be a few Coho still milling about.  After 130 inches of snow in the month of November in Haines, a warm weekend with temperatures in the 40s and a little fly fishing was a much needed break from relentless shoveling. I don’t think [...]

11/12 BC Heliskiing Begins

The British Columbia heliski season kicks off today!  Conditions are prime and early season skiing looks phenomenal thanks to La Nina. There are still some deeply discounted early season trips available.  Check out our full line-up of BC Heliskiing operators or contact Expedition Broker for the latest conditions and availability.

New Alaska Small Ship Cruise – M/V Discovery

We’re excited to announce the addition of a new small ship to our fleet of Alaskan vessels.  The M/V Discovery is a twelve passenger vessel exploring the rich and remote waters of Prince William Sound. With a home port of Whittier, Alaska, the Discovery’s multi-day cruise itineraries focus on the natural history of Prince William [...]