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About this trip
Women's Solstice Trip: Round the Clock Sunshine with Lauren Vollentine
We're headed to TWO wonderful places in Alaska on this trip! Hope, a pastoral, laid-back village of 200 year-round residents and Seward, a small town with a big heart and deep roots in Alaska's maritime history. Your Coach Lauren is taking over THREE of our favorite Alaskan lodging sites and teeing up plenty of fun under the Midnight Sun.
From Lauren: "I'm a Strength and Run Coach to Trail and Adventure Athletes, a Nurse, and an Outdoors Adventurer. I believe that community and connection, adventure, and play are all vital parts to our human experience. I'm passionate about gathering women of all ages and levels to connect, explore the outdoors, and get out of our comfort zone. I can't wait to experience this trip with you!"
Our Accommodations
Three nights at Bear Creek Lodge's rustic cabins OR Coldwater Lodge's rooms, in Hope,
& three nights at the Nauti Otter cozy yurt village in Seward.
Bear Creek Lodge in Hope features authentic log cabins on a picturesque pond and babbling creek. The cabins are cozy with wood burning stoves and decks to relax on. Called "dry cabins" and without running water, guests have access to a clean, comfortable, and modern bath house for freshening up before dinner (at its onsite Dirty Skillet eatery).
Coldwater Lodge in Hope is the next door neighbor to Bear Creek Lodge. The Coldwater rooms are more modern, each with its own ensuite bathroom. A quick walk (~ a minute) brings guests right over to Bear Creek Lodge, from their motel-like accommodations into the thick of things at our eating and gathering point.
The Nauti Otter in Seward is a compound of very comfy glamp-style yurts on private forested property close in to town. At the center of the compound is a covered area for group dining with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and plenty of space to visit and relax.
What’s included
- 6 nights lodgingThree nights lodging at either Bear Creek Cabins *or* Coldwater Lodge rooms and three nights lodging at the Nauti Otter.
- All MealsAll breakfasts, lunches, & dinners.
- Ground TransportationPick up from airport, transportation to & from trails and other outings, and drop off at airport in comfortable, modern passenger vans.
- Running AdventuresFive trail running outings; guided by local Alaskans and tailored to individual experience and abilities.
- Glacier CruiseA glacier cruise to observe whales, birds, and other wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park. Comfy heated seating inside and a spacious outside observation deck.
- Summer Dog MushingA session at an Iditarod kennel to learn about Alaskan huskies and their annual 1000-mile race. A brief ride via a team of the world's best 4-legged trailrunners.
- Skybridges OR Spa TimeA walk suspended 2500 feet above the valley floor with 360-degree views of Alaska’s wild landscape OR pamper time at Alyeska Nordic Spa.
- Brewery TripsTravel to two different breweries in two different tiny towns in Alaska to sample the best of the state's beer.
- Connection SessionsAlong with the amazing itinerary planned; we'll be having chats around the fire, optional warm up sessions prior to our trail adventures, and an optional restorative practice to breathe.
- Pre-Trip CoachingA 3 month program to help you prepare for this adventure.
- Pre-Trip MeetingsA monthly meet up call via zoom beginning in March for us to connect prior to the trip.
- Packing ListA recommended packing list including everything you'll need for a safe and enjoyable runcation.
- Great Payment Plan!Deposit + 3 equal payments due on April 1, May 1, and June 1. Registered guests have an opportunity to CROWD FUND their trips with a private, secure, link to share with friends and family.
What’s not included
- AirfareAirfare (must book air travel into and out of Anchorage, AK, before our June 20th, 9:30am AST pick-up). We return guests to ANC June 26th at 10am.
- SouvenirsSouvenirs
- AlcoholAlcohol
- Side AdventuresAny side excursions not listed above and included with trip purchase.
- Trip ProtectionTrip protection via insurance and a separate membership to LifeMed Alaska is recommended. Please speak with an independent agent to explore the best coverage for you and yours.
Available Packages
Three nights at Bear Creek Lodge in a shared triple room (3 beds, 3 people) with a separate washroom away from the cabin and
Three nights at the Nauti Otter in a shared triple yurt with a separate washroom away from the yurt.
Three nights at Bear Creek Lodge in a shared double room (2 beds, 2 people) with a separate washroom away from the cabin.
Three nights at the Nauti Otter in a shared double yurt with a separate washroom away from the yurt.
Three nights at Bear Creek Lodge in a private queen room with a separate washroom away from your cabin and
Three nights at the Nauti Otter in a a private queen yurt with a separate washroom away from the yurt.
Three nights at Coldwater Lodge in a private queen room with an ensuite washroom and
Three nights at the Nauti Otter in a private queen yurt with a separate washroom away from the yurt.