Ouzel Expeditions Anchorage county, Alaska whitewater outfitter     Fishing Trips Aniakchak River Chulitna River Hulahula River Kongakut River Lake Creek Salmon River Rafts River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The starting point is not too far from Anchorage.     Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Chugach Mountains scenery is wonderful. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Ouzel Expeditions you can take a hike along the   Crow Pass Trail, and Chugach National Forest is a great place to stretch your legs a bit. Yeah, come up here to the Chugach Mountains for a great time. If the weather is great here at Ouzel Expeditions, you can go for a hike along the Johnson Pass Trail, and if you're going to from Girdwood, you won't be the only one. This river has so much to offer. Alyeska has fine slopes and a friendly staff. Around Ouzel Expeditions you don’t get a lot of rain. For the period of September this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is April. Summertime highs at Ouzel Expeditions regularly tend to be in the 60's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Ouzel Expeditions.   Whitewater Near Ouzel Expeditions: Whitewater Outfitter - Anchorage Whitewater, Anchorage Borough, 0 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Borealis River Guides, Anchorage Borough, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Adventure Guides, Anchorage Borough, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 12 miles away       Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 14 miles away       Class I - 15 miles long (Upper) Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough, 17 miles away       Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine) Bird Creek, -blank- Borough, 19 miles away       Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm) Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage Borough, 20 miles away       Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm) Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Outdoor Center, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 21 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Twentymile River, Anchorage Borough, 23 miles away       Class -blank- - 20 miles long (Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm)   Ski Areas Near Ouzel Expeditions: Alyeska, Alaska , 1 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 39 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 43 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Ouzel Expeditions: The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 2 miles away Alaska Garden Gate B&B, Palmer , 22 miles away Hatcher Pass Bed And Breakfast, Palmer , 22 miles away Alaska Garden Gate B B And Cot, Palmer , 23 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 26 miles away   Campgrounds Near Ouzel Expeditions: Bertha Creek Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 11 miles away Granite Creek - Chugach National Forest, Anchorage, 14 miles away Portage Valley RV Park and Cabin Rentals, Portage, 14 miles away   Trails Near Ouzel Expeditions: Crow Pass Trail, Anchorage , 4 miles away Johnson Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Ouzel Expeditions: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 35 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 49 miles away Chugach National Forest, Alaska , 11 miles away Chugach State Park, Alaska , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Ouzel Expeditions Johnson Lake, Kenai Peninsula , 15 miles away