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Kenai Fjords National Park
What to Bring

Rainy, cool weather is common in this temperate rain forest and snow often stays on the ground at Exit Glacier through May. Field-trips take place outside and last approximately 2-3 hours. In order for students to get the most out of their day at Kenai Fjords, make sure they’re properly dressed. Being cold and wet is not conducive to learning! Each student should bring:

 
Ranger helping students across Exit Creek
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Ranger helping students cross Exit Creek. This outwash stream changes its course regularly, at times making it impossible to access the front of Exit Glacier.
  • Hat and mittens or gloves
  • Sturdy warm walking shoes or boots
  • Extra socks
  • Warm layers - fleece or wool is preferable to cotton.
  • Rain jacket
  • Water bottle
  • Day pack

Note: For Lowell Point Trips a pair of rubber boots and a change of socks are strongly recommended along with everything listed above.

The Harding Icefield in Kenai Fjords National Park  

Did You Know?
The Harding Icefield accumulates 400-800 inches of snow each year. It takes between 30-50 years for that snow to compress into glacial ice.

Last Updated: August 10, 2006 at 17:59 EST