Activities in Cordova
-
Alaska River Rafters
Alaska River Rafters operates rafting and kayaking trips at Sheridan Glacier, on the Copper River and elsewhere in the area; they have guided half-day trips, ranging to multiday packages that include everything from hiking to flightseeing.
The Copper River flows for 287 miles, beginning at Copper Glacier near Slana in the Interior and ending in the Gulf of Alaska, east of Cordova. Most of the river is for experienced rafters, as rapids, glaciers and narrow canyons give it a white-water rating of Class II-III much of the way. The 20-mile stretch between Million Dollar Bridge and Flag Point, at Mile 27 of the Copper River Hwy, is considerably wider and slower. Below Flag P…
reviewed
-
A
Mt Eyak ski area
The small but much-loved Mt Eyak ski area, just a quick walk from town, features an 800ft drop, 118in of natural snow annually, and runs that accommodate everyone from novice snowboarders to world-class skiers. The most famous attraction is the vintage ski lift from Sun Valley, Idaho.
reviewed
-
B
Cordova Coastal Outfitters
If the ocean is your thing, Cordova Coastal Outfitters, in a cabin behind the AC Value Center, rents kayaks and arranges guided tours in placid, pristine Orca Inlet north of town.
reviewed
-
Alaska River Expeditions
Alaska River Expeditions offers a full-day bus tour to Childs Glacier ($85) or a half-day raft and hike adventure to Sheridan Glacier ($95).
reviewed
-
C
Bidarki Recreation Center
You get a shower plus all-day use of the sauna and the fitness room.
reviewed
