Perfect for ages 13+ and all ability levels, operating winter and summer, our short and easy-going guided Wild City Fat-Bike tours will take you through the unique combination of wild<>urban spaces that Anchorage has to offer. Our professional guides will keep guests safe while leading them along one of the most scenic urban<>wild interfaces in the world, offering world-class interpretive guiding on the flora, fauna, and ecology through your experience. From Migratory Birds, Bears, Moose, fish, to the second-largest bore-tide in North America, this tour packs in a big wild city tour in an easily accesible and fun medium – fat biking!

Imagine riding on 4-5 inch tires over snow and ice in the winter with the ease of walking – there is nothing quite like biking on these gentle giant tires to fall in love with the magic of nature around you. Fat Biking offers up a beautiful way to experience our local natural spaces while minimizing the impact on our trails. We will see you on the trail!

We will start at our HQ near downtown Anchorage and do a loop to bike along the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge (the coastal trail), and back again. These short and fun tours offer a fun way to experience an activity many locals enjoy.

• Meet at our off-downtown HQ at 1343 G. St. where we will hand out any gear needed, make sure our paperwork is in order, and start our adventure.
• Departure: This is a 2.5 hour tour. We will depart around 15 minutes after scheduled tour start time as soon as guests have their gear. 
• First segment: Through downtown Anchorage to Ship Creek. We may stop at the ship creek Beluga viewing area, depending on the time of year.
• Second segment: Toward Westchester (Chanshtnu) Lagoon and along the coastal trail.  This lagoon has a complicated history of human development and then rehabilitation. We will discuss this history in addition to the ecology of the marsh and the birds and wildlife that live here.
• Third segment: We will loop back East down a local greenbelt trail teeming with our famous wild/urban connections. We will discuss how geology, glaciology, biology, ecology, and human activity (and human history in the area) create the ecosystems and local culture we have in Alaska today.
• Return: tour ends back at our HQ, where we return gear and say farewell! 
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• Any questions? Contact us anytime prior to your trip. We know your Alaska trip has probably been a dream you’ve held for some time, and we want to do our best to make it the best for you! During your trip, please communicate any needs, questions about Alaska, or concerns you may have and we will do our best to make sure you have the experience of a lifetime. 

Make sure you: 

• pack a lunch and water for yourself and other participants in your group;
• wear appropriate outer gear for the season – it can get windy, so an impermeable rain/wind coat is a good idea. In winter, wear a winter coat, wind/warm pants, boots, hat, gloves, and a buff/balaclava;
• don’t have the above gear? Ask us! We are happy to help you stay warm while we are checking out these amazing animals.
• Our local guides are paid well above the market rate – because we believe everyone should have a job they are proud of that can support a happy and healthy lifestyle. You may tip if you would like to, but it is not expected or required. Rather than tipping us, consider donating to a local non-profit dedicated to fostering sustainable tours/development and conservation work! 

• certified local Alaskan guides who are passionate about environmental and wilderness education;
• fat bike;
• binoculars;
• helmet;
• birding and wildlife hand-outs and books to use for reference;
• seasonal gear as needed – hats, gloves, hand warmers, gaitors;
• snacks, hot cocoa/tea; 
• expert local advice and knowledge. 

Spoken: English

Written: English (coming soon: Spanish, Mandarin, French, German)

• 75% refunds will be provided 7 or more days prior to the program/camp date.
• No refunds will be provided within 7 days of the program date.

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