Charley Dome Hike & Chena Hotsprings Soak | 10.26.2024

Students $40 / Staff $60

Maximum Participants: 10

A group at a hotspring

Saturday, October 26th:   

9:00am - Meet at the OA office in the SRC. Gear up, and depart.

10:00am - Arrive at trailhead and begin hike or snowshoe.

4:00pm - Arrive at Hot Springs and head to the pool.

6:00pm - Drive back to campus.

7:00pm - Arrive back at UAF

 

Trip description:

We will do a beautiful hike in the Chena Recreation Area at Charley Dome. After we finish our hike, will head to Chena Hot Springs. Participants can choose to soak in the Hot Springs. Participants should have warm layers for this experience.  Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel if you plan to soak.  (Hot Springs Pool Pass is included in the price.)

 

Things to bring:

  • Sturdy hiking boots or shoes
  • Wool socks
  • Trekking Poles (Optional, provided by OA)
  • Snowshoes (Weather specific)
  • Daypack - to carry food, water, and extra clothes for the day
  • Hiking pants
  • Synthetic or wool base layers top
  • Light fleece or wool sweater (NO COTTON)
  • Water/wind proof rain jacket
  • Water/wind proof pants
  • Light puffy jacket or vest (Optional)
  • Light hat and gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Snacks and lunch for a long day out.
  • Water bottles (2 quart/liter), lunch, snacks for a long day out.
  • Swimsuit and a Towel if you wish to soak at the hotsprings.

 

Refund Policy:

Payment in full is required to sign up for a trip.  A 100% refund is available if you notify the Outdoor Adventures Office of the cancellation more than two weeks (14 days) before the first day of the trip.  Cancellation two week to 3 days (13 to 3 days) before the trip entitles the participant to a 50% refund. No refund is provided if the participant does not show up or cancels 2 days prior to the trip.

 

Safety and Risk Management:                                

Due to the nature of outdoor travel there are certain inherent risks in all of Outdoor Adventure’s trips.  Acceptable risks include but are not limited too; hiking over rough uneven terrain with a heavy backpack on, hiking up and down steep inclines with muddy and loose footing, crossing creeks and swampy ground, and having wet feet and clothing.  Conditions may include below freezing temperatures, thunderstorms, rain, snow, sleet and high winds.  Driving risks may include slick roads, poor visibility and wildlife.  Alaska is a wild place - you need to take ultimate responsibility for your own safety as only you can. For your protection we require you to carry health insurance.  You can purchase insurance for $2.60/day from the University (ask for details). All info is subject to change due to safety, weather, current conditions, etc.!    

 

 

If you have any questions, please contact us or visit our office in the SRC.

   uaf-oa-staff@alaska.edu

   907-474-6027