Brooks float transporter?
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danattherock
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Some options...
Some options...
Not sure what part of the Brooks you are going into, but below are the few pilots I know of that have good reputations. Most will rent rafts or can tell you who to rent from.
Kotzebue
Eric Sieh
Hageland Aviation
Hageland Aviation Services, Kotzebue
P.O. Box 697
Kotzebue, AK 99752
Mon - Sat: 8 am - 6 pm
Sun: 12 noon - 6 pm
Phone (907) 442-2936
1-888-442-2939 statewide toll free
Fax (907) 442-2048
[email protected]
Bettles
Brooks Range Aviation
http://www.brooksrange.com/
Bettles Air (Bettles Lodge)
http://www.bettlesair.com/
Coldfoot
Coyote Air
http://www.flycoyote.com/
Ft Yukon
Kirk Sweetsir
Yukon Air
http://www.yukonair.com/
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Some options...
Not sure what part of the Brooks you are going into, but below are the few pilots I know of that have good reputations. Most will rent rafts or can tell you who to rent from.
Kotzebue
Eric Sieh
Hageland Aviation
Hageland Aviation Services, Kotzebue
P.O. Box 697
Kotzebue, AK 99752
Mon - Sat: 8 am - 6 pm
Sun: 12 noon - 6 pm
Phone (907) 442-2936
1-888-442-2939 statewide toll free
Fax (907) 442-2048
[email protected]
Bettles
Brooks Range Aviation
http://www.brooksrange.com/
Bettles Air (Bettles Lodge)
http://www.bettlesair.com/
Coldfoot
Coyote Air
http://www.flycoyote.com/
Ft Yukon
Kirk Sweetsir
Yukon Air
http://www.yukonair.com/
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6XLeech
Well-known member
That's one...
That's one...
handy list there, Dan. Thanks.
That's one...
handy list there, Dan. Thanks.
danattherock
New member
Your welcome Dwight. These folks I have either used or heard good things about from several people. Good references are valuable when picking a pilot as you well know. I am sure there are others, but these are the only ones I am familiar with.
martentrapper
New member
Eric Sieh is no longer working for Hageland. Another, less experienced guy is doing the off airport flying.
The owner of Bettlers Lodge, Dan Klaes, passed away in the last year. I think the air service is still up and running
I believe that unit 23 sheep is most all "no aircraft access".
Kirk Sweetsir is a good pilot, but he bases in Ft. Yuk. That's a long way from the brooks.
Hit up Coyote.
The owner of Bettlers Lodge, Dan Klaes, passed away in the last year. I think the air service is still up and running
I believe that unit 23 sheep is most all "no aircraft access".
Kirk Sweetsir is a good pilot, but he bases in Ft. Yuk. That's a long way from the brooks.
Hit up Coyote.
danattherock
New member
Sucks to hear about Eric. He was my go to guy up in Kotz. If Jared is half the pilot of Eric, he will be fine as a replacement.
As for Bettles Lodge, they are still going full swing from what I can tell. I was talking with them recently about a float trip on the Alatna.
Kirk Sweetsir is based in Ft Yukon, but he picks up many folks in Arctic Village. Most people getting up into that part of the Brooks fly with Wright Air in Fairbanks up to Arctic Village. That is a scheduled air taxi and about $250 pp round trip. Kirk picks you up in Arctic Village and takes you where ever. Your return would likely be the same in reverse. I am planning a trip to the Kongakut in ANWR and Kirk is the guy I will be using. Some of his previous customers gave him the highest compliments.
Coyote Air seem like good folks, but they only have a Beaver and that is pricey if you don't need the payload. Also, getting to Coldfoot is not easy in the first place. But they do seem to be very well thought of and my dealings with them are in support of that. Nice folks and they seem very knowledgable.
As for Bettles Lodge, they are still going full swing from what I can tell. I was talking with them recently about a float trip on the Alatna.
Kirk Sweetsir is based in Ft Yukon, but he picks up many folks in Arctic Village. Most people getting up into that part of the Brooks fly with Wright Air in Fairbanks up to Arctic Village. That is a scheduled air taxi and about $250 pp round trip. Kirk picks you up in Arctic Village and takes you where ever. Your return would likely be the same in reverse. I am planning a trip to the Kongakut in ANWR and Kirk is the guy I will be using. Some of his previous customers gave him the highest compliments.
Coyote Air seem like good folks, but they only have a Beaver and that is pricey if you don't need the payload. Also, getting to Coldfoot is not easy in the first place. But they do seem to be very well thought of and my dealings with them are in support of that. Nice folks and they seem very knowledgable.
Kotz
Kotz
You can use Jim Kincaid with Northwestern aviation in Kotz... terrific pilot, very experienced in the area. he fly's 206's and 180's either wheel or float... you can rent the gear in kotz from either him or walt with backcountry rentals....
Kotz
You can use Jim Kincaid with Northwestern aviation in Kotz... terrific pilot, very experienced in the area. he fly's 206's and 180's either wheel or float... you can rent the gear in kotz from either him or walt with backcountry rentals....
6XLeech
Well-known member
Bettles Air has rental rafts...
Bettles Air has rental rafts...
described below:
"We have a few different types of rafts for rent. A 12 ½ foot Northwest River Supply 6 man Raft, 12 foot Avon 6 man rafts, 14 foot Avon 8 man raft, 15 ½ foot incept inflatable canoe 2 man , and also a 16 foot soar inflatable canoe. They are all paddle rafts, no rowing frames. $350 a week for rafts, $270 a week for inflatable canoe. We supply the paddles, life jackets, patch kits, and pump."
Good luck.
Bettles Air has rental rafts...
described below:
"We have a few different types of rafts for rent. A 12 ½ foot Northwest River Supply 6 man Raft, 12 foot Avon 6 man rafts, 14 foot Avon 8 man raft, 15 ½ foot incept inflatable canoe 2 man , and also a 16 foot soar inflatable canoe. They are all paddle rafts, no rowing frames. $350 a week for rafts, $270 a week for inflatable canoe. We supply the paddles, life jackets, patch kits, and pump."
Good luck.
danattherock
New member
From some other websites to add to what 6XLeech and AKGreg put up top....
Fort Yukon-Yukon Air
"Boating Equipment
We can provide the following rafts with lightweight rowing frames and oars or as paddle boats. All boats are provided with a pump, patch kit, rowing frame with a seat/storage box (as required), bow and stern lines, appropriate cargo nets and a limited selection of cargo straps and line. We do not ask for a damage deposit on our boats but will charge our costs to repair any but minor punctures. Such costs can be significant if shipping the boat to the dealer in Anchorage is required. If a boat is damaged beyond practical repair, we will charge our replacement cost.
14' NRS Self-bailing rafts
Oar-rigged weight is 180 lbs and paddle raft weight (with 6 paddles) is 150 lbs. $65/day."
Bettles-Brooks Range Aviation
"Rafts and Canoes available
On-site grocery store for last minute items
Alaska State Licensed Big Game Transporter
Customize any adventure trip"
Coldfoot-Coyote Air
"We offer rafting equipment rentals and the use of bear barrels"
Kotzebue- Walt Maslen
http://www.northwestalaska.com/services2.html
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Fort Yukon-Yukon Air
"Boating Equipment
We can provide the following rafts with lightweight rowing frames and oars or as paddle boats. All boats are provided with a pump, patch kit, rowing frame with a seat/storage box (as required), bow and stern lines, appropriate cargo nets and a limited selection of cargo straps and line. We do not ask for a damage deposit on our boats but will charge our costs to repair any but minor punctures. Such costs can be significant if shipping the boat to the dealer in Anchorage is required. If a boat is damaged beyond practical repair, we will charge our replacement cost.
14' NRS Self-bailing rafts
Oar-rigged weight is 180 lbs and paddle raft weight (with 6 paddles) is 150 lbs. $65/day."
Bettles-Brooks Range Aviation
"Rafts and Canoes available
On-site grocery store for last minute items
Alaska State Licensed Big Game Transporter
Customize any adventure trip"
Coldfoot-Coyote Air
"We offer rafting equipment rentals and the use of bear barrels"
Kotzebue- Walt Maslen
http://www.northwestalaska.com/services2.html
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Alaskaways
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I would ask all your prospective flight services if they are licensed Transporters. Licensed Transporters will understand the landownership of the areas they are placing you; they are required to know by law. Regardless of which flight service you are using always ask who the land owner(s) are in your drop area; State, Federal (BLM, National Preserve, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service), or private. Beware if they can’t quickly tell you – the good ones will know.
