EPIC ALASKA ADVENTURES SINCE 1985

Rafting Day Trip and Flight What a great experience the family had with Cody and Harrison. Cody was our main guide and Harrison was co-guide. Two awesome personalities who made... read moreWhat a great experience the family had with Cody and Harrison. Cody was our main guide and Harrison was co-guide. Two awesome personalities who made the day fabulous. Despite the cloudy day and occasional rain drizzles, we all had a great time. The day started with the Copper Oar team getting us dressed for the trip, which included boots, neoprene jacket, and splash pants and top. And thank goodness for them because it was cooold, and we would have frozen with our own clothes. Morning was spent going down the river with Cody and Harrison taking the lead with the paddles and the story telling. Went by fast! Then we had a full lunch spread courtesy of Cody and Harrison who got the whole picnic table and fixin's all set up for us while we browsed the area. When the rafting was over, we got picked up by private plane and dropped off at the airport. All in all, a great day. We will do it again! read less

One Day Raft & Flightseeing Where else but Alaska can you do whitewater rafting and have a bush plane fly you back?! It was a great trip and a great... read moreWhere else but Alaska can you do whitewater rafting and have a bush plane fly you back?! It was a great trip and a great day! The river was foggy and spooky beautiful when we started. The dry suits were super clutch, the lunch provided was perfect, and the plane ride back was something I'll never forget! read less

Copper River Rafting Trip Spent a week on the river with Sarah, Robin, Haley and Lindsay. They were very knowledgeable about the area, served excellent meals, and made sure... read moreSpent a week on the river with Sarah, Robin, Haley and Lindsay. They were very knowledgeable about the area, served excellent meals, and made sure we all had a great time. Wish we could have spent two weeks on the river with them! read less

One day copper Oar Rafting Trip Fantastic one day rafting journey out of McCarthy with Copper Oar after returning from the five day Glacier and Tundra backpack with St Elias Guides.... read moreFantastic one day rafting journey out of McCarthy with Copper Oar after returning from the five day Glacier and Tundra backpack with St Elias Guides. Robin and Sarah were knowledgeable, affable and very skilled guides on the river as were Max and Daniel on the backpack. The river was flowing fairly gently other than a couple spots that gave us a real thrill. The lunch was fantastic in a great setting. The pickup and mini flight see by Wrangell Air at the conclusion of the rafting trip was a great conclusion to a fun filled seven day adventure. Copper Oar/St Elias Guides were the best from start to finish. Gaia expertly led us through this great adventure from the planning stages in March including trip itinerary,helpful hints and transportation modes to gear and conditioning for the hike portion. A five star operation! read less

Good fun & great wildlife Did a 7-day rafting trip on Copper River. This is the first time I have been on a multi-day rafting trip, so I did not... read moreDid a 7-day rafting trip on Copper River. This is the first time I have been on a multi-day rafting trip, so I did not quite know what to expect. Copper Oar did a great job helping me out with logistics before and after the trip. 2 guides for only 5 guests. Guides Scott and Juniper prepared excellent food (and a lot of it!!). The scenery along the river was amazing! In addition to the mountains and the river itself, we saw amazing glaciers and a lot of wildlife (bears, eagles and seals). We also went paddling among the icebergs. Highly recommend the trip and the company. You should also go visit McCarthy and go on a trip with Copper Oar’s sister-company St Elias Alpine Guides. read less

Copper River to the Sea Rafting the Copper River with Copper Oar rafting company was a great experience. Lots of fun and challenges. Juniper Rose was my guide and did... read moreRafting the Copper River with Copper Oar rafting company was a great experience. Lots of fun and challenges. Juniper Rose was my guide and did a great job rowing us down the river, preparing great meals and pointing out interesting facts I wouldn’t have even known to ask about. Scott the head boatman was knowledgeable and also a great guide. We saw Eagles and bears at a safe distance and lots of seals. It was an awesome trip. read less

A great experience I injured my knee at the airport on my way to Alaska so I was limited in my activities. My wife had booked us for... read moreI injured my knee at the airport on my way to Alaska so I was limited in my activities. My wife had booked us for a rafting trip with Copper Oar and I decided to gimp my way there. Believe me, I'm glad I did it. We rafted over three rivers and most time is was quiet but we did hit some rapids including one that soaked me completely (the highlight of the trip). We had a great rower in Nick Prete. He took us over the toughest of rapids with ease and was very knowledgeable about the rivers, Alaska in general and rowing which he has done all over the river. My brother-in-law Bill, born on April 1, is called Bad Joke Billy and he and Nick had everyone laughing with their "jokes."
We stopped on shore for a great lunch midway through the journey provided by Nick and Sarah. When we were done, the journey provided a ride on a small plane back to where we were staying (Kennicott Glacier Lodge). Pilot Bill took us over the glaciers and we went over our route on the raft. That was exciting, too. Would go it again in a heart beat. read less

Generous Company Gives! Copper Oar helped seriously subsidize our fly-in raft trip for our non-profit Brooklyn to Alaska! Not only did they work with us financially, but... read moreCopper Oar helped seriously subsidize our fly-in raft trip for our non-profit Brooklyn to Alaska! Not only did they work with us financially, but they went out of their way to help provide a top-notch wilderness trip for girls from the inner city that could not normally afford this trip. All of the leaders and participants felt safe and had the time of their lives! I can't say enough for Gaia and her crew. AMAZING!! read less