Winter Alpine Trek in the Chugach Wilderness
An Extraordinary Alaskan Winter Eco-Tour Hike with Brilliant 360-Degree Views in the Vast Chugach Wilderness.
authentically alaskan ecoadventures
Eco-Tours and Wilderness Education Courses by Into the Woods Alaska
Our Upcoming Tours, Courses, and Trips
Wild City Scenic Fat Bike Tour
A scenic ride through downtown to the spectacular and wild Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge and back again.
Alaska Birding and wildlife eco-tour
A half-day tour highlighting the beautiful birds, other wildlife, and thier ecosystems in Southcentral Alaska.
Your adventure awaits!
We offer authentically Alaskan Adventures year-round. Our tours, courses, and programs focus on sharing skills and knowledge of the wilderness, promoting sustainability, and ensuring all participants have the experience of a lifetime. On one of our ecoadventures, you will fall in love with the beauty of our wild Alaskan spaces. For solo travelers and families alike, we have a carefully planned and curated adventure waiting for you – Plan your adventure with us today!
We are currently putting the finishing touches on our ecoadventures website and we can’t wait to share it with you – in the meantime, get more info about us at intothewoodsalaska.com, our main website.
Winter Courses and Programs
From northern lights snowshoeing eco-tours, riding fat bikes over spring snow, ice skating and hot cocoa fireside meet-ups, to winter hikes, alaska bird and wildlife eco-tours, we've got something for everyone to fall in love with the beauty and experience of our Alaskan winters.
On the Water - Tours, Courses, and Trips
Paddleboarding on a calm forest lake with a charcuterie board and elegant picnic? Kayaking in the majestic waters off Alaska's south-central coast? Learning paddling skills and water safety skills with local experts? Come enjoy the best of Alaska's water activities in a safety-focused and awe-inspiring Alaksan environment.
Summer Courses and Programs
Summer in Alaska is stunningly beautiful, awe-inspiring, and the perfect place to have a wilderness experience at whatever level you feel most comfortable. From Hiking tours to wildlife eco-tours, to laid-back fat biking tours, we love to share the majesty of an Alaskan Summer with visitors and locals alike.
Multi-day Backpacking Trips and Courses
From winter to summer, our teen eco-expeditions and women's intro-beginner backcountry series are designed to teach foundational wilderness safety skills, educate on the environmental science behind our beautiful backcountry, teach sustainable use of our wild spaces, and empower everyone to learn skills that will keep them safe over a lifetime of getting outside.
Why Into the Woods Alaska
We are dedicated to connecting visitors and locals alike with tours and programs that are safe, use the wilderness sustainably, and understand the importance of education, empowering people to enjoy the wilderness and learn, and building a culture of safety. We believe that if people have experiences where they fall in love with our wild spaces, they will understand why nature is worth protecting.
- Belonging: empowering everyone to feel welcome and supported in the wilderness setting.
- Fall in love with nature - to experience Alaska's great, wild beauty is to fall in love with the beauty of the natural world.
- Experienced Guides - our guides teach both youth and adult outdoor education/wilderness safety skills in addition to ensuring guests' experiences are special. Our guides are certified in wilderness emergency medical skills and are passionate sharing their love for and knowledge of the outdoors.
What You Get
Thoughtfully planned, safe trips that focus on education, sustainability, and offer a unique perspective, from local providers who are professionals, experts, and passionate and continuous learners of their craft.
- A culture of safety: We focus on safety so that you can get the most from your experience.
- Skills and Knowledge: Learn from experts in their field, from ecology to wilderness safety.
- Low-Environmental impact and Sustainability: Our tours and courses not only teach how to use the wilderness sustainably, we practice what we preach.