Who
Are
We?
Trading
the wide open spaces and mountains of Wyoming
he explored as a boy for the wilderness
of Alaska, Dick Petersen began his
guiding career at Horsfeld in 1973. The
recent aquisition of this private guiding
concession has been a culmination of a
30 year love affair with Alaska, its wild
lands, people, and in particular, Horsfeld.
An Alaskan in Spirit, Dick has traveled the state by horse, dog sled, and foot. He's paddled its rivers, hiked, climbed and skied its mountains. His decades of wilderness guiding are your assurance of a safe, entertaining and memorable trip.
Gretchen
Petersen, born in the Territory of
Alaska to pioneering parents, spent her
childhood in geologic field camps, native
villages, and frontier towns. She brings
to Wrangell Outfitters the easy competence
and warmth of a native Alaskan, along with
decadent baked goods from Bun on the Run,
the bakery owned and operated by Gretchen
and her sister for 16 years in Fairbanks.
Cash
Joyce, a born and raised Alaskan,
is a man of untold talents. His many
accomplishments include, alpinist,
carpenter, fisherman, boatman, ski,
wilderness and hunting guide, (and
don't tell anyone... mechanic!) "Cashus
the renaissance man" embodies
the skills of Alaskans past and present.His
wiley humor, wilderness skills and
easy competence make him a favorite
with everyone and a valued friend.
Soon to gain notoriety in a new hit
song, "Kasilof Cash" by
Alaska's own band, "The Whipsaws."
Mike
Speaks. Anyone in the adventure
travel world has more than likely
heard of "speaks"; from
his humble beginnings as an Alabama
forester, he now has three decades
of worldwide wilderness guiding to
draw from. Currently an active guide
for Alaska Discovery, Mountaintravel/Sobek,
freelance consultant, expedition
leader and photographer, Mike has
made his home near Denali Park for
many years. Traveling the world doing
exploratory trips and first descents
on rivers from Asia, Africa, South
America and Borneo, to Antarctica,
the Canadian Arctic and all over
Alaska, Mike's credentials are far
too numerous to list. His skills
as a mountaineer, photographer, writer,
musician, cook, amateur geologist
and naturalist serve to enhance his
knowledge of cultures and the natural
wonders of the world. With his easy-going,
downhome southern charm, Mike is
in demand as an expedition leader,
consultant and friend. We count ourselves
lucky to have him guide for Wrangell
Outfitters.
All
of us, guides, cook, and wranglers,
are seasoned Alaskan outdoorsmen and
women, dedicated to working hard and
to ensure your safety and ultimate
appreciation of Horsfeld.
Wrangell
Outfitters is proud to have Kirk and Gennie
Ellis of Ellis Big Game Guiding and
K-Air Service in Nabesna providing the
bush flying for travel in and around Horsfeld.
Accomodations are also available at their
historic Bed and Breakfast. Permanent residents
of Nabesna since the 1960's offering guiding
and flying services, raising their family,
building their aircraft and working on
their homestead, a visit with them gives
one a glimpse into the self-sufficient
lifestyle of the Alaskan homestead family
so many people dream of. They provide a
friendly, professional and Alaskan beginning
and end to your experience with Wrangell
Outfitters.
Lief Wilson, part owner and pilot of 40 Mile Air in Tok, Alaska, is a second-generation bush pilot and lifelong Alaskan. Wrangell Outfitters is pleased to offer the professional, safe, and knowledgeable service of 40 Mile Air along with Lief's easygoing nature and lifetime of bush flying skills in the area as your introduction and transportation in and out of Horsfeld.
Kelly and Natalie Bay of Wrangell Mountain Air in McCarthy, Alaska round out our trio of air charter operators serving Wrangell Outfitters. Their long-time business is known state and world-wide as the premier air service to visit the Wrangell St. Elias Park and Preserve. Should you choose to make the scenic trip to McCarthy the flight from there to Horsfeld and return will be one of the highlights of your trip to Alaska.
