On the morning of June 29th after a breakfast and few final photographs, we broke down our camp since we would be leaving ANWR before noon. We were picked up by a Helio Courier Bush Plane to return to Kaktovik (Barter Island). We were able to get all four of us (Pilot, Guide, Peggie and myself) into the plane along with our gear and make a single trip back to Kaktovik.


Later in the day we returned back to Fairbanks Airport via Frontier Flying Service.


An awesome trip that I would recommend, if nothing else to experience the remote, rugged and beatiful Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! I would highly recommend making the trip as part of a guided expedition, because they will know the refuge, provide the proper camping, cooking and safety equipment, and allow you to be able to focus on your interest - be it hiking, photography or just kick back and enjoy.


Overall the weather was cool, low 30's at night, 40's during the day, and windy most days which kept the mosquitos and flies away. We had rain during an entire night and into part of the next day. We had other showers pass through as well, both during the night and day. Most of the time it was cool, foggy in the morning and cloudy during most days.


Enjoy the rest of the photographs in the gallery!