S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

Gl ac iers a nd Gr iz zl ies on a mer ica’s northern Front ier

June 7 to 17, 2014

a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

A l a s k a A d v e n t u r e

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

HighlightsR I D E the historic Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park and enjoy a thrilling wildlife-viewing drive through the park.

L E A R N about native cultures and traditional Alaskan life at the University of Fairbanks Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

H I K E, kayak and canoe in the pristine wilderness of Kenai Fjords National Park from our exclusive, beautifully situated lodge.

Eagles soaring overhead, a mother

grizzly bear meandering through the woods with

her cub, the breathtaking spectacle of Denali, North

America’s tallest peak. Alaska was my very first

Travel/Study experience and I have never forgotten

the spectacular scenery and wondrous wildlife. Join

us next summer to experience this majestic beauty

for yourself. Stanford professor Simon Klemperer

will share his expertise on geology, earthquakes

and climate change to deepen our understanding

of the forces behind this great wilderness. We’ve

got something for everyone—kayaking, hiking,

wildlife viewing and an optional flight-seeing trip

over Denali—so you’ll be able to experience

Alaska just the way you want to.

BRE T T S. ThOmPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY

COVER: DENALI NATIONAL PARK

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SATURDAY, JUNE 7HOMe / FAIRBAnks, AlAskADepart from home and arrive independently in Fairbanks, Alaska. The evening is free to explore Fairbanks on our own. PIKES WATERFRONT LODGE

SUNDAY, JUNE 8FAIRBAnksGather for breakfast and a welcome orientation in our hotel where we meet fellow travel-ers and program staff. Then enjoy an excursion to nearby Creamer’s Field, a popular area for birding, where we may have the opportunity to view sandhill cranes and other migratory birds. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the University of Fairbanks Museum to gain valuable understanding of native cultures and traditional Alaskan life. After a welcome reception and dinner this evening, take advantage of the late summer daylight to visit the famous Alaska Pipeline and discuss its history. PIKES

WATERFRONT LODGE (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JUNE 9FAIRBAnks / DenAlI nAtIOnAl PARk / kAntIsHnAThis morning board the historic Alaska Railroad, with special seating in the domed GoldStar cars, and ride the rails to Denali National Park. After lunch at the park entrance, board a private school bus for a memorable drive (of approximately 6 hours) along the Denali Park Road, which extends 91 miles to the old mining community of Kantishna. Along the way, cross rolling mountainsides, pass by cliffs and take in scenic vistas and prime wildlife viewing areas.

It is not uncommon to encoun-ter wildlife right on the park road, as Denali’s “Big Four”—caribou, moose, Dall sheep and grizzlies—use this pathway on natural migrations. Upon arrival at the Kantishna Roadhouse, settle into our cabin accommodations and gather for dinner. Located on the banks of Moose Creek, Kantishna Roadhouse offers a glimpse back to life during gold mining days, with original structures—such as a mining recorder’s office and the original Roadhouse—still intact on the property. KANTIShNA ROADhOUSE

(B,L,D)

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 & 11DenAlI nAtIOnAl PARkEnjoy two full days to explore

and hike in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park. Options avail-able at the Roadhouse include guided hiking with casual, moderate or challenging trails to choose from; natural history programs; gold panning and a dog sled demonstration. For those seeking a bird’s- eye perspective of the

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park and spectacular views of Mt. McKinley, optional flight- seeing tours that depart from the nearby Kantishna airstrip will be offered daily (at addition-al cost, weather-dependent). KANTIShNA ROADhOUSE (B,L,D—BOTh

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THURSDAY, JUNE 12kAntIsHnA / AnCHORAGeDepart the Roadhouse early this morning on a return scenic drive through Denali National Park, watching for wildlife en route to the park entrance. Then continue driving south to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, stopping along the way for a picnic lunch and a short nature walk to stretch our legs. Arrive at our hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in town. CLARION SUITES (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JUNE 13AnCHORAGe / seWARD / kenAI FJORDs nAtIOnAl PARkDepart Anchorage on a scenic drive through Chugach National Forest as we head south along the Seward Highway to the coastal town of Seward. Board a small boat bound for Kenai Fjords National Park and enjoy

a marine wildlife cruise along the rugged coastline, looking for orcas, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, sea otters, seabirds and more. Savor a light lunch onboard as we watch a nearby glacier dramati-cally calving before we arrive at our exclusive accommodations for the next three nights: Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. Nestled in a protected tidal lagoon area, the Glacier Lodge offers miles of pristine coastline and views of the stunning Pedersen Glacier. Settle into our private cabins and enjoy dinner at the lodge. KENAI FJORDS GLACIER LODGE

(B,L,D)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 14 & 15kenAI FJORDs nAtIOnAl PARkExplore the wild delights of Kenai Fjords National Park for two full days. After breakfast in the main lodge each morning, choose from a wide array of activities best-suited to your en-ergy level and interest. Guided options include hiking, sea kayaking and canoeing. Or just relax at the main lodge, where we can enjoy direct views of nature. Curious sea otters and seals frequent the lagoon, just steps from the private decks of

our cabins. Each day, return to the main lodge in the late after-noon and enjoy a group dinner followed by an evening lecture. KENAI FJORDS GLACIER LODGE (B,L,D—

BOTh DAYS)

MONDAY, JUNE 16kenAI FJORDs nAtIOnAl PARk / seWARD / AnCHORAGe After breakfast, enjoy a last opportunity to kayak or hike before embarking our boat and returning to Seward. Board the Alaska Railroad again and enjoy a scenic ride through Alaska’s backcountry. Following dinner onboard our train, arrive in Anchorage and check in to our hotel. CLARION SUITES (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, JUNE 17AnCHORAGe / HOMeAfter breakfast, choose be-tween two optional activities this morning in Anchorage: ex-plore the Alaska Native Heritage Center for a tour of exhibits, and meet native artisans and craftsmen; or visit Earthquake Park and the Volcano Observa-tory for a scientist’s perspective on Alaska’s tectonic forces. Transfers are provided to the airport for return flights home this afternoon. (B)

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D a t e s :June 7 to 17, 2014 (11 days)

s i z eLimited to 32 participants

C o s t *$8,295 per person, double occupancy$9,545 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

i n C l u D e D10 nights of comfortable accommodations at hotels and backcountry lodges 10 break-fasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to guides, drivers, porters and wait staff for all group activities and meals All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and de-parture days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materi-als, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

n o t i n C l u D e DU.S. domestic airfare Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those

specified as included Independent and

private transfers Optional flight-seeing tour Trip-cancellation/interruption and bag-

gage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access,

telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

W h a t t o e x p e C tTo get the most out of the activities described in this brochure, participants should be physically fit, active and in good health. Schedules include some long days, with early wake-up calls and excursions scheduled throughout the day and sometimes into the evenings. Because part of the Alaskan experience is the journey itself, we will experience great scenery and thrilling wildlife sightings during our travel by bus, boat and train. On some days, much of the time will be spent traveling to our next destination, with the longest continuous stretch being the six-hour drive into and out of Denali National Park. Weather in Alaska can change quickly, especially in the parks and reserves; we will send a complete list of packing guidelines to help you prepare for the experience. Our accommodations range from best-available hotels in the cities of Fairbanks and Anchorage to backcountry lodges located within Denali and Kenai Fjords national parks. Our lodge accommodations are simple, yet comfortably appointed, and allow us up-close access to outstanding wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Trip Information

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Deposit & Final paymentA $1,000 per-person deposit is required to hold your space on this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

insuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after

we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit.

eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of

the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket connected with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in July 2013 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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“The academic underpinnings of these trips can-not be matched. My travel with Stanford brings me a fuller understanding of the world.” D i a n e Wa r a , ’ 6 4

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S I M O N K L E M P E R E R, is a geophysicist who studies the growth, tectonic evolution and deformation of continents. He currently serves as director of the undergraduate program in geophysics at Stanford and has taken a special interest in introducing his students to scientific research, involving them in his fieldwork on three continents. He has also led student geology trips to Great Britain, Iceland and Alaska.

Professor Klemperer first visited Alaska 20 years ago, when he carried out research via small planes in the Aleutian Islands and recorded seismic data in the region between Russia and America up to the edge of the Arctic ice. A subsequent sabbatical at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks allowed him to explore further, climbing volcanoes, canoeing the Yukon and driving the Haul Road to Prudhoe Bay. “Alaska is one of earth’s great natural laboratories in which active earthquake faults and volcanoes allow us to study plate tectonics as it happens,” explains Professor Klemperer. During our program, he will discuss the geological assemblage of Alaska, including the presence of gold and oil, earthquakes, climate change and glaciers.

— Joined Stanford faculty in 1990 after attending Cambridge and Cornell universities

—Recipient, Allan V. Cox Medal for fostering undergraduate research, 2008

— Distinguished Lecturer, National Science Foundation MARGINS program, 2008–2010

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