The last full day of our expedition brought us to Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness. Established in 1980, this protected area encompasses 653,179 acres of coastal mountains and glacially carved fjords. The moment guests stepped out of their cabins, they were in awe of the vast scenery. Following breakfast, we headed out on Zodiacs to get a closer view of South Sawyer Glacier. The grey sky and low clouds made the blues of the glacial ice appear to glow. As we sat in silence listening for “white thunder” coming from the glacier - an indication that a calving event has occurred - an eagle flew overhead and landed onto the glacier, perfectly completing the picture. A light drizzle brought the fjord to life, giving us the chance to kayak amongst waterfalls that seemingly fell from the sky.
Paddling within the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness truly gave us a rare moment of solitude in the grandeur of this wild place. Dinner was a buzz with guests swapping stories of their favorite Alaskan moments. This would be the trip of a lifetime, full of memories they won’t soon forget.
