The reason for Guides in Alaska

Guides in Alaska, Ltd. is dedicated to the documenting, respected use, promotion and preservation of Alaska's abundant back country. Our purpose is to provide people with information to limit risk and enrich their outdoor ventures, while whisking scientific data from input provided by site users to better understand Alaska's vast wilderness.

We list guides to help people find support they may need in their adventures. Their listings fund the Guides in Alaska project and they also provide invaluable insight as they spend so much time outdoors and observing Alaska.

The Guides in Alaska project has been operating 733 days and currently contains; 9,150 geographical features, consisting of 210 mountain ranges and hills, 2,164 mountains, 1,836 islands and archipelagos, 553 glaciers, 2,468 lakes, 939 rivers, and other such features. Of those 177 currently have photos.

As well as 814 species; 486 bird species, 49 fish species, 92 mammal species, 17 insect species, and 157 plant species. Of those 147 currently have photos.

We are also currently listing 202 guides, outfitters and lodging establishments.

Welcome to Guides in Alaska

Alaska, the name is a rough version of the Aleut words meaning "Great Land." Alaska is also known as "The Last Frontier," "Land of the midnight sun," and many others. Alaska is home to hundreds of rivers, and glaciers, thousands of islands, and mountains, over a million lakes and ponds. Any of these are accessible with ambition though some take more money, skill, and straight up guts to reach.

Over a million and a half people flock to Alaska annually for its adventure, wildlife, scenic wilderness, fishing, and hunting, culture and more. Guides are an essential resource in Alaska. They are trained, experienced, certified to various degrees, and there to make sure you are safe, informed and have an excellent experience.

The Guides in Alaska Project is an attempt to document all of Alaska's geographical features, lifeforms, routes, and more with in-depth information and photos. We also list guides and outfitters, while listing where they guide in what capacity. Slowly we will also integrate other information relevant to Alaska. We hope guides will contribute their knowledge to the site because they're often the best informed.