Music magic overnighter
RAFTING. CAMPING. FOOD. DRINKS. MUSIC. ALASKA.
NENANA RIVER - DENALI NATIONAL PARK
FEATURED ARTIST: TIM EASTON
AUGUST 12th-13th 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to disconnect from the ordinary and reconnect with nature, music, and new friends.
Join New Wave Adventures for a music-oriented rafting overnight trip in Denali, Alaska. Imagine yourself surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Denali National Park, floating down the waters of the Nenana River, and enjoying live music performances by Tim Easton.
This trip is a unique combination of adventure, nature, and music that will create lifelong memories. Experience the thrill of rafting through fun rapids and scenic stretches, paired with great food and music. Our expert guides will ensure your safety and comfort while you relax and enjoy the ride.
PHOTO BY @MIKEDUNNUSA
Featured artist: Tim Easton
American songwriter Tim Easton was born on the Canadian border in upstate New York and spent his formative years living in Tokyo, Japan and Akron, Ohio. Traveling early and often, he learned the ways of the road and rails and spent 7 years as a bonafide troubadour, making his way around Europe, playing the streets and clubs, living in Paris, London, Madrid, Prague, Dublin, and wherever he laid his hat. It was this period of time when he developed his songwriting style - folk based storytelling and personal traveling tales, often peppered with bold confessions or "tell it as it is" reality. Rolling Stone Magazine praised him as "having a novelist's sense of humanity."
Tim has been headlining The Kantishna Music Festival for over 15 years. A remote music festival located 90 miles into Denali National Park. Alaska. Over his time here he has fell in love with the Alaskas rugged beauty and its people. This makes him the perfect person to headline our inaugural Music Magic Overnighter in Denali.
TRIP itinerary
Highlights and quick facts
August 12-13th
$1100 per person, 12yr+
2 day rafting + Camping trip with music
Class 1- Class 4 rapids 33 total river miles
2 musical sessions at riverside camp led by Tim Easton
1 Breakfast 2 lunches, 1 riverside dinner, and snacks
Camp out with a chance to view the Northern Lights.*
DAY 1
Trip begins at 11:00 am as we gather at the New Wave Adventures' office. Upon arrival, you'll be provided with dry bags and undergo a personal gear check. Welcome speech on a quick lunch Slip into your drysuit and river gear in preparation for the exciting journey ahead. By 12:00 pm, the group will set off on a scenic drive to the Nenana River put-in point, in route stop at Creekside Cafe and enjoy lunch next to Carlo creek. Continue a short drive to the starting point, where a thorough river safety orientation awaits and the fun begins.
1:15-1:30 pm, we'll launch onto the Nenana River, navigating a captivating stretch with stunning scenery and gentle whitewater. By 4:30- 5:00 pm, we'll reach a picturesque campsite, signaling the start of a serene evening filled with delightful food options, live music, and the enchanting Alaskan wilderness as your backdrop.
6:30 pm, After a warm soup to welcome you to camp, a savor, delicious salmon dinner (with vegetarian alternatives) expertly prepared by your guides, creating the perfect ambiance for the night. At 7:30 pm, immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Tim Easton during an intimate concert around the campfire, blending raw music with the natural surroundings. At 9:00 pm, join us to roast marshmallows over the fire and gaze at the Alaskan sky with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 2
Kicks off at around 8:00 am “Coffee’s Ready” wake up call paired with refreshing fruits. A hearty breakfast, thoughtfully provided by your guides, served around 9:00-9:30 am. Spend the morning with a slow start enjoying the sounds of the river with another jam session, led by Tim Eaton adding another musical dimension to your Alaskan adventure. Enjoy a riverside lunch while listening to some of Tim Easton’s classics.
At 1:00 -1:30 pm, back on the river, embarking on an afternoon of thrilling small to medium sized rapids, captivating scenery, and absorbing the rich history of the areaRafting just over an hour we will arrive at Kingfisher Creek. Taking a small break, to use a restroom if necessary. AT this point we will join up with New Wave Adventures 2:00 Canyon Wave Raft Trip. Resuming your river journey at 2:45-3:00 pm. The rapids will pick up significantly with awesome names such as Iceworm ,New Wave Rapid Royal Flush and Trainwreckl and many more. The exciting class 3-4 rapids will complete a full Alaska multi-day rafting adventure. As this incredible journey concludes in the historic town of Healy, we board the bus back to New Wave Adventures' office in Denali National Park by 5:00-5:15 pm. Regroup at Prospectors Pizza for a dinner with the crew**
This all-inclusive itinerary seamlessly blends food, transportation, music, rafting and camping, ensuring a unique and immersive experience. Featuring two exclusive musical sessions with Tim Easton, coupled with the excitement of rafting through the scenic Alaskan landscapes and invigorating rapids, this expedition guarantees an adventure leaving you with memories to last a lifetime.
*PLEASE NOTE*
*Trip itinerary can be adjusted due to safety concerns, such as high water and extreme weather conditions ie: high winds and/or thunderstorms.
*Northern Lights viewing is subject to weather and solar activity
*Dinner at Prospectors Pizza is not included in trip cost
How to get to our office:
From Fairbanks: Traveling South on the Parks Hwy.
Our office is located about 9 miles south of the town of Healy. We are at the first stop light, Canyon Drive on the Left side of the Hwy. We are a large log building with a Blue Roof.Drive south on Parks Highway for 118 miles roughly 2 hours
Alaska Rail Road: (must purchase tickets)
From Anchorage: Traveling North on the Parks Hwy.
Our office is located at the second stop light, Canyon Drive, on the Right side of the Hwy. We are a large log building with a Blue Roof.
CANCELATION POLICY:
100% due at booking
100% full refund given before 30 days of trip departure.
0% refund given within 30 days of trip departure.
Trip can be canceled or altered due to extreme weather & safety concerns 100% refund if unable to reschedule. NO refund after trip departure.
4 person minimum for trip to run.