Activities at Chulitna Lodge

As of March 1, 2023: 

Due to COVID-19, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge suspended issuance of all permits for commercial polar bear viewing on Refuge waters. There has been no change since Summer 2020.

Polar Bears - Grizzly Bears - Caribou - Landscapes:

This 10 day trip is a once in a lifetime adventure.  Any photographers Alaskan deam come true; Polar Bears 10 feet away, Grizzly Bears just as close with bright red salmon dripping from their mouths, Caribou Herds that stroll by, Steve's top pics of landscapes unbeaten.  Perfect for any adventurer, from someone wanting to travel Alaska from north to south and east to west, or a professional photographer looking to round out their protfolio.  This trip may be a one-time offering, and will book up very quickly so don't delay! 

**Because no Polar Bear Viewing is happening we customize your trip to include a trip to Seward to see the many types of whales, sea birds, sea lions as well as the amazing glaciers. 

Photography and Flight-Seeing

As you can tell by viewing this site, we provide no shortage of subject matter. Whether an enthusiastic amateur, or a veteran professional, you are sure to come home with great additions to your portfolio.  We boast an on-site digital processing cabin with large screen monitor and large format printer.

Hiking, Climbing and Backpacking

Mix it up with a day hike or overnight in the middle of your fishing vacation, or make it the focus of your trip.  From motor boat rides accessing beach camping spots, to technical mountain or glacier climbs, we will take you on the adventure of a lifetime.

Incredible Fishing

Everyone knows Alaska to be a premiere location for great fishing.
Chulitna Lodge has partnered with Lake Clark Air to take advantage of their generations of knowledge of and flight over Southwest Alaska.  You will catch fish, lots of 'em...  Big too.

Rafting and Kayaking

Sea Kayaks and pack-rafts offer adventures directly from our shores.  Guided or unguided multi-day rafting trips are available as well.

A popular one for fishermen is a 7 day rafting trip starting with a float-plane dropoff at famed Alaskan Dick Proenneke's cabin, down the Chilicondrotina River to the Mulchatna for a pick-up.

Artist's Retreat

The Chulitna Lodge Artist-in-Residence program offers one and two week Residencies and six week long Fellowships for painting, printmaking, writing, music, photo/digital, sculpture, and more.
Limited scholarship and work-study options are available as well.

Discover our Artist's Residency Program