VEE → ARC

Eastern Brooks Range Peaks

Rugged and often snow-capped mountains that define the northern Alaskan skyline.

Arctic Tree Line

Observe the sparse boreal forest as it gives way to the open alpine environment of the high north.

East Fork Chandalar River

The primary drainage system of the region, flanking the route into Arctic Village.

ANWR Borderlands

The flight path skirts the western edge of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most pristine ecosystems on Earth.

North Fork Chandalar River

Visible as the aircraft climbs, showcasing complex meandering patterns across the valley floor.

Brooks Range Foothills

Low-lying rolling mountains that mark the transition into the high arctic wilderness.

Untamed Tundra

A vast expanse of permafrost and shrublands that changes color dramatically with the seasons.

Wildlife Corridors

Expansive valleys known for caribou migration; look for ancient trails etched into the landscape.