Alaska & The Yukon 2009 - (Page 20) Kluane National Park TOW E RING MOUNTAINS, MASSIVE ICE FIELDS We’ve partnered with local experts to create an exclusive array of intimate, guided hikes against a dazzling backdrop of towering peaks and glistening icefields. Kluane, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves unique habitat, is a rare treat for avid explorers with a passion for wildlife and the road less traveled. Visit part of the Great Land few ever see. Only Holland America Line spotlights this largely undiscovered wilderness on some of its most popular cruisetours. Just a couple hours outside of Whitehorse, one of nature’s best-kept secrets unfolds. Here five of the seven tallest peaks in North America rise; diverse flora and fauna abounds; grizzly bear, caribou and Dall sheep roam free; and a rich cultural heritage dating back 10,000 years adds human interest to Kluane’s ongoing tale. Marvel at monumental Mt. Logan. The second-tallest mountain in North America, it stands just 800 feet shy of Mt. McKinley. Wherever you look, there are luminous landscapes that tempt you to lace up your hiking boots. You can raft the wild Tatshenshini River, live your own “big fish” story on Pine Lake, gaze at the Auriol Mountains and the Ruby Range, and capture images in the mirrored waters of Kathleen Lake. This is why you come to Kluane. No crowds, no commercialism, just awe. a sample of optional kluane national park excursions k aTH Leen La k e c uLTuRaL c RuIs e Cruise Kathleen Lake towards King’s Throne with your First Nations captain. TaTsH ens H InI wH ITewaTeR a dv enTuRe Run the rapids and enjoy lunch amid stunning canyon scenery. pIne La k e FIsH InG a dv enTuRe Angle for fish with an expert guide and enjoy a stroll after lunch. auR IoL TR a IL H Ik e Join a challenging hike through boreal forest to a sub-alpine paradise. Roc k GLacIeR H Ik e Traverse wetlands and aspen stands to discover a surprising rock glacier. book excursions online Kluane National Park Ins Id e T I p To see excursions for 2009, visit www.hollandamerica.com. See pages 94 – 95 for more details. All Kluane activities are optional and provide access to a park that is still largely undeveloped. Available on Great Land Klondike cruisetours 5 & 6, Great Land Wilderness cruisetours 9 & 10, and Grand Tours 27 & 28. L eFT To RIGH T Kluane is home to land-locked kokanee salmon. Enthusiasts will find ample birding possibilities. op p osIT e Kluane, with its pristine Kathleen Lake, is a couple hours’ drive from Whitehorse in the Yukon. 20 e-brochures available online http://experience.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/alaskacruise/assets/video/kluane.swf http://www.hollandamerica.com
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