ABL → SHG

Jade Mountains

Rising sharply to the north, these peaks are famous for their unique mineral composition and rugged, jagged profiles.

Cosmos Hills

The immediate foothills of the Brooks Range that flank the northern side of the Kobuk River valley.

Brooks Range Vistas

Expansive views of the southernmost boundary of the vast, remote Brooks Range wilderness.

Arctic Tundra

Vast stretches of pristine alpine tundra that change color dramatically with the seasons.

Kobuk River Meanders

Incredible views of the highly serpentine river path, featuring complex oxbow lakes and shifting sandbars.

Valley Wetlands

A mosaic of hundreds of small kettle ponds and marshlands that characterize the Arctic river floor.

Great Kobuk Sand Dunes

Visible in the distance to the southwest, these are some of the largest active sand dunes in the Arctic region.

Riverbank Wildlife

Low-altitude flight often allows for spotting moose, grizzly bears, or caribou along the river's edge.