Alaska Travel Information

Thank you for your interest in the International Wilderness Leadership School, the following information is included to help you with planning your travel arrangements.

The easiest way to get to Haines is from Juneau, the state capital. Alaska Airlines has daily scheduled flights from Seattle; flight time is about 1.5 hours. From Juneau there are many flights daily with local commuter airlines that make the 35-minute trip to Haines. The ferry also runs from Juneau to Haines in about 4 hours.

We ask that you arrive the evening before your course starts, and it’s often easiest to stay in Haines the day your course ends. If you are unable to schedule your travel to arrive the evening before, please contact us and we will be happy to make other arrangements.

We will meet at our office for a pre trip meeting at 6:00 PM (unless otherwise noted) the night before your trip starts. Bring your backpack and gear; we will go over equipment, itinerary, questions, etc. The office is located in the Mountain View Inn on the corner of Mud Bay Road and Second Avenue. Our hours are from 8:00 to 6:00 throughout the week.

The next morning we will meet at 9:00 AM (unless otherwise noted) to begin our trip. Plan on eating breakfast before the meeting. You can leave extra baggage in our warehouse.

HAINES, ALASKA TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

The Travel Connection Travel Agency: Customized tour planning to coordinate your trip to Haines and the rest of Alaska. Box 645 Haines 99827 (907) 766-2681 or (800) 572-8006

Ferry Service: The Alaska Marine Highway operates daily ferries from Juneau, Bellingham, Skagway and all other ports. Call (800) 642-0066 in Haines (907) 766-2111.

Air Service: Alaska Airlines (800) 252-7522 serves Juneau, 76 miles south of Haines.
From Juneau it's a 35 minute scenic flight to Haines, contact: Wings of AK (907) 766-2030 (recommended) LAB (800) 426-0543 or (907) 766-2222

Highway Travel: The Haines Highway connects with Alaska Highway at Haines Junction, 160 miles. Allow 3 ½ hours driving time. The highway is fully paved and there are several campgrounds and lodges along the way.

Hotels

Mountain View Inn: Stay with the International Wilderness Leadership School at the Mountain View Inn. We are located near Historic Fort Seward, with views of the Lynn Canal, the Cruise Ship Docks and the Haines Harbor. Downtown Haines is an easy walking distance of 4/10's of a mile; while even closer are the Post Office, Beaches, Harbor, Laundromats, City Park, Art Shops, Bicycle Rentals, Restaurants, and the Performing Arts Center. All units are kitchenettes with a 2 burner range top, kitchen sink, microwave, refrigerators, coffee pots, china, glassware, silverware for four persons, pots and pans, utensils, mixing bowls and more. AMG guest receive 20% off of their stay at our motel. www.mtviewmotel.com (800)-766-3396 or (907)-766-3366

Fort Seward Lodge: Historic Fort Seward buildings, view of the Lynn Canal and mountains, 10 rooms, TV, phones, private baths, and restaurant/bar. (800) 478-7772 or (907) 766-2009 ftsewardlodge.com

Hotel Halsingland: Historic Fort Seward buildings, view of Lynn Canal, 40 rooms, TV, phones, private baths, and restaurant/bar. (800) 542-6363 or (907) 766-2000 hotelhalsingland.com (recommended)

*Both the Hotel Halsingland and the Fort Seward Lodge, are a short walk from our office.

Captains Choice Motel: Downtown, View of Lynn Canal, 40 rooms 800-478-2345 capchoice.com

Bed & Breakfasts

Chilkat Eagle B&B: Historic building in Fort Seward near Chilkat Center for the Arts, walking distance from our office. (907) 766-2763

Officers' Inn B&B: (800) 478-2525 or (907) 766-2445

Private Campgrounds

Port Chilkoot Campground & Camper Park: (800) 542-6363 or (907) 766-2000

Portage Cove: ¾ miles from town on Beach Road. Camping for backpackers and bicyclists only, no overnight parking. Very scenic location on the beach.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip. Travel insurance policies frequently cover costs associated with plane tickets, personal or medical emergencies, rescue, evacuation, trip cancellation, and theft, all of which are the responsibility of individual participants. Resources for this insurance include Access America (800) 284-8300, Travelers Insurance (800) 243-3174, and the American Alpine Club (212) 722-1628.

Please contact us if you have any questions, or, if you would like any additional information.