Charter Operations

Thank you for your interest in our flying services. We hope this information will be useful to you as you plan your Alaskan adventure. Join us in a wilderness adventure, which you will remember for the rest of your life. See Alaska, as few others will.

There are plenty of open spaces in Alaska and few roads. Airplanes provide access to many places that would otherwise be unreachable. We specialize in providing air transport for adventurers wilderness travelers. The possibilities are endless and I like to work with my clients to learn their special interests and make suggestions accordingly. I know of many out of the way nooks and crannies, and non-national park wilderness places for camping, hiking, back-packing or fishing.

There are scores of lakes, ridge tops and river bottoms from which to start your own camping/back-packing trip within the range of a short bush plane flight from Talkeetna. We can take you to places most visitors to Alaska will never know exist. Bring your own backpack of duffel full of food and essentials, tell your pilot when you want to be picked up and you are on your own. Give us a call, let us know what your interests are, and we can give you some ideas, may be send you a map and make some plans. We charter the plane for $ 220 per hour and we can take about 400-500 lbs. per load. A drop-off and pick up will normally cost about $200-500 per person, depending on how far you go and how much gear you have. We also have guided camping and trekking activities. Your guide will help to interpret the sites you see, help with chores, show you the easier ways and guard for your safety. The cost for guided treks varies but is generally $200-300 per day, depending on a size of your group and where you go.  As example of the trek might consist of flying into some high mountain lake with your tent, pack, camp stove, food and other gear. You can use that spot as a base camp for exploring the surrounding mountains.

Many of the places we go are nameless. Here is a partial lists of places we go that do have names: Denali National Park and environs, Brooks Range, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Range, Talkeetna Mountains, Sheenjek, Porcupine, Noatak, Koyukuk, Susitna. We like to explore new places and try new things so if you have a specific interest, give us a call and we'll trade some ideas.

We have remote hideaway, cabins located on wilderness lakes available for daily or weekly rental. Fish, hike, swim, canoe at your own pace. Price: $150 per night,  $800 per week, plus $200 per person roundtrip floatplane transportation.

WHAT TO BRING

     In general it's best to travel light. Equipment does not necessarily have to be expensive but it does have to be reliable. You'll want a sleeping bag good for 20 F, hiking boots, wool socks, loose fitting trousers, long sleeved cotton of flannel shirts, hats, camera, small flashlights, camp shoes, rain gear, insect repellent and personal items. We have most of essentials available for rent.

PRICES AND RESERVATIONS

Prices quoted here may vary a little, depending on the size of your group, where you go, and how long you stay. It is best to book your trip as early as possible to get your choice of dates. A 25% deposit will reserve your time, a personal check is acceptable for that. Remaining portion is due at the start of the trip and is payable by travelers check, cash or cashiers check.

LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION

There are hotels and Bed and Breakfasts available in Talkeetna. Transportation to Talkeetna available by rail, shuttle bus, rental car and air charter. Call for recommendations and phone numbers.

Thanks for considering a trip with us. We hope to see you in Alaska some time soon. Remember, if you have questions of specific areas of interest, please let us know. We will be happy to give you additional details and help you plan your adventure.

This is amazingly nice picture, click on it to view!!!

Back to Home Page

P.O.Box 295, Talkeetna, Alaska, 99676
(907) 733-2681
maxo@mtaonline.net