bristol bay lodge alaska s h ac kletoni nt e r nat i o na l presented by:
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us office toll-free 800 245 1950 · uk office +44 01285 741340
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o fcourseweallenjoy fa n ta stic fishing bu t t he ult imate w i lder ness lodge experience needs to promise somuchmore the incredible wildlife we so often see in books and magazines coming to life right in front of our eyes the smell of a warm fire in a cedar cabin perhaps a campfire lunch in the middle of nowhere or marveling at the expanse of wilderness from a floatplane combine all these classic love-of-the-outdoors experiences with private fishing from intimate comfortable well-appointed outpost camps and bristol bay lodge represents the quintessential alaskan fly-out lodge f ron tiersinter nat iona l
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a l a s ka alaska one of the last truly great wilderness expanses offers an experience a world apart from the normality of our daily lives the vast national parks are home to so many of our favorite childhood species it is commonplace to see moose bears bald eagles caribou beavers and loons to witness these creatures building dams migrating picking berries grabbing fish from the river all happening around you alaska is the best place in the world to see nature in the raw the north s answer to africa perhaps a true spectacle to leave you in awe a place where promises to family and friends are likely to be exceeded whatever the season nature s colors abound both on land as well as in the water there are big rivers with intimate tributaries to explore and small rivers full of big fish many of them are crystal clear displaying the fascination of nature s story under the surface so critical to the lives of all that exist above it the fishing is equally unimaginable with its five specie
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the lodge in a region that abounds with so much how does one lodge stand out the answer lies in its location its clockwork operation its privacy its outstanding crew and how it sets about ensuring its guests enjoy the wilderness fishing that surrounds it among the oldest established lodges in alaska bristol bay lodge is set on a picturesque wooded rise at the western end of lake aleknagik in the heart of wood-tikchik state park encompassing more than 1.6 million acres the park boasts 14 major lakes and their connecting river systems another three major river systems are adjacent to wood-tikchik s western boundary within the togiak national wildlife refuge the lodge s proximity to these watersheds provides more fishing with less travel time catering for up to 26 guests the well-appointed lodge offers casually elegant wilderness living filled with creature comforts that enhance an atmosphere of camaraderie the main lodge houses our professionaly equipped kitchen dining room massage room
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the fishing over the 30-year history of bristol bay lodge we have been able to assess exactly what our guests prefer we have designed and fine-tuned a fishing program that maximizes the variety of rivers fished and species caught focusing on safety comfort and enjoyment if you want to catch the same species all week long we may not be the place for you however if you want the full alaska experience seeing lots of different rivers and catching many species in one day we are the lodge for you there are many choices on a specific river in a given day we believe that with the quality of fishing we enjoy combined with our unique remote outpost camps our guests will experience a variety of the best alaska has to offer in addition bristol bay lodge guests have the opportunity to fish two of alaska s most renowned rivers the agulowak and the agulopak inside wood-tikchik state park these rivers provide productive fishing for rainbows grayling char and dolly varden all summer long they are also
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the outpost camps where we are totally unique is in providing the opportunity for our guests to enjoy two intimate comfortable and recently upgraded outpost camps on what amounts to very rare private water imagine just four guests or six from time to time if an intact group enjoying the comfort of an intimate camp on private water with incredible fishing you can fish all night under the midnight sun or just enjoy sitting around the campfire in the middle of nowhere but with a full staff and reliable communications in case of emergency it does not get better than this and this is what bristol bay lodge and shackleton with our international experience in remote operations do best flown in our beaver floatplanes guests fish other rivers during the day rotate into one of the outpost camps in the evening and then return to the lodge the following evening fa cilitiesattheoutpostcamps to describe these outpost camps as just great fishing would be to ignore what is possibly the best overall
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birch creek camp rainbo camp birch creek camp is built on the upper middle fork of the legendary goodnews river this is a classic freestone river of medium size containing a healthy resident population of leopard rainbows and grayling all five species of pacific salmon as well as sea-run dolly varden return to birch s crystal-clear waters at different times during the summer called a fly fisherman s river due to its beautiful runs wade and sight fishing capabilities and the pure scenic pleasures that surround you the fishing at birch creek will challenge any experienced fly fisherman and will be more than generous and rewarding for a beginner the private fishery at rainbo camp is one of those magical places that no other can match with a healthy population of generally large and often trophy resident rainbows all five species of pacific salmon and sea-run dolly varden returning here at different times it is truly an angler s paradise the camp is located half a mile from the bering se
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o u r s ta f f we are extremely proud of our team we enjoy a wonderful loyal highly experienced and qualified staff who play a huge role in shaping our guests experience of bristol bay lodge our guides thrive on living in very remote surroundings for a lengthy period of time because they love what they do and where they are they gladly share their knowledge with all who fish with us it is their dedication and enjoyment combined with their attention to detail and safety which makes bristol bay lodge special a long-established family-oriented lodge set amidst classic wilderness country full of fish and wildlife bristol bay lodge represents the best of alaska it provides the finest food and comfort from our scenic lodge spectacular fly-out fishing as well as rare private fishing from our comfortable outpost camps we strive to ensure a memorable and safe adventure for all our guests in one of the world s greatest wilderness expanses f ron tiersinter nat iona l us office toll free 800 245
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s hackletonintern at ionalltd at home in the wilderness shackleton international ltd owns a premier collection of international fishing properties each unique but all impeccably run to a shared world standard from whatever walk of life irrespective of country whether from city or countryside a wilderness experience brings people together raises and refreshes the spirit educates and refocuses the priorities and values in our lives each time we leave home we take a journey every journey creates a story and perhaps the journeys we embark upon or dream about describe us better than our daily lives we recognize your choice is our responsibility our portfolio of locations represents years of experience in operating in some of the most logistically complex parts of the world embracing all the excitement that the wilderness holds for so many of us and yet offering standards of excellence in all our services that we recognize should and can be delivered almost anywhere in today s world the lo
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® specialized international travel consultants u.s office p.o box 959 wexford pa 15090-0959 toll-free 800-245-1950 phone 724-935-1577 fax 724-935-5388 e-mail info@frontierstravel.com u.s office p.o box 959 wexford pa 15090-0959 toll-free 800-245-1950 phone 724-935-1577 fax 724-935-5388 e-mail info@frontierstrvl.com european office the tithe barn barnsley park barnsley cirencester gl7 5eg england tel 01285 741340 fax 01285 741341 u.k country code 44 e-mail info@frontierstrvl.co.uk european office the tithe barn barnsley park barnsley cirencester gl7 5eg england tel 01285 741340 fax 01285 741341 u.k country code 44 e-mail info@frontierstrvl.co.uk w w w frontierstr av e l .c omwww frontierstr av e l .c o m new traveller logo member since 1986 the air holidays flights in this brochure are are atol protected by the aviation authority our our atol number is atol 3315 photophoto credits and cathy beck and and shackleton staff copyright © 2005 frontiers international travel all reserved credit
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