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Sourdough Circuit

This multi-sport activity combines authentic gold prospecting, gold panning, rafting and hiking into a one of a kind Alaskan adventure. You are transported back in time to Girdwood's historic past at Crow Creek Gold Mine.  Try your luck panning for gold and see how miners lived at the turn of the century. Hike a mile down through rainforest to the cable-hand-tram crossing Glacier Creek.  Try the hand tram while we prepare for creek rafting. Rafting down Glacier Creek is unique to our operation.  The non-stop class II+ action is suitable for most paddlers (experienced or not).  We stop at waterfalls along the way and end up right were we started in the New Girdwood Townsite not far from Alyeska Resort.

Price:  $149 (adult)   $129 (children 8-12)

Departs: 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM and 5 PM (allow 3.75  hours)

Sourdough Circuit w/BBQ

Explore historic and modern gold mining and gold panning techniques at the Crow Creek Gold Mine.   After panning sit down to a full BBQ meal of ribs, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and dessert. Hike the Winner Creek Trail and cross Glacier Creek on a cable-hand-tram.  Another short hike takes us to the scenic Winner Creek Gorge. Then pull on your dry-suit and life jacket for exciting rafting down Glacier Creek.  This narrow creek offers steep non-stop action suitable for most paddlers. 

Price:  $209 (adult)   $179 (children 8-12)

Departs: 11:30 AM (allow 4.5 hours) 

other activities

Gold Rush Canyoneering     Winner Creek Trekker

Operating tours year-round in Alaska from Girdwood, Glacier Valley, Anchorage, Portage Valley and the Hotel Alyeska Resort.

Alaska Backcountry Access operates under US Forest Service, State of  Alaska and Municipality of Anchorage special use permits.