Alaskans
and visitors alike love our remote cabin system in Southeast Alaska.
SeaWind Aviation makes backwoods adventure accessible, whether you want
a week of exciting fly fishing or a weekend of romantic serenity.
The U.S. Forest Service maintains more than 100 comfortable,
semi-rustic, remote cabins within easy flying radius of Ketchikan. They're
situated on lakes, streams or saltwater inlets. Some are in Misty Fjords
wilderness. Daily fees range from $25 to $45 USD, depending on season, demand
and cabin features. Most cabins are sturdy Pan-Abodes; some are A-frames.
They'll accommodate 4-8 people, depending on cabin design. Some have wood
stoves; firewood is generally provided. Some cabins have oil-burning stoves;
bring your own stove oil. Boats and oars are furnished at some cabins, usually
on lakes; you can bring a small outboard motor.
Remote Cabins
Your remote cabin adventure starts with choosing a cabin and
dates.
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Click here for the U.S. Forest Service cabins page with details on cabin use
and availability.
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Click here for the U.S.F.S. cabin-list page and find a cabin near Ketchikan.
After you make cabin reservations, get in touch with us by phone
or email to obtain charter rates and reserve your flights. We'll figure out how
many people and how much gear we can carry to your cabin adventure. On average
our Dehavilland Beaver can take 2-5 people and plenty of gear for a three-night
cabin stay, from coolers and fishing gear to a small outboard. Our maximum
payload is about 1800 pounds.
Essential Cabin Packing List :
Boots (waterproof boots are best)
Polartec-type fleece overgarments (best) or wool (good)
Sleeping bags
Portable camp stove and fuel
Matches (waterproof matches are best)
Coffee pot
Stew pot with lid; skillet; sauce pan for heating water
Cooking utensils; flatware; can opener
Sharp utility knife and fillet knife
Plates; bowls; cups
Paper towels and T.P.
Dish towels and pot holders
Dish soap and scrubber
Bath towels and bath soap
Sturdy trash bags
First aid kit
Additional Packing Options (rentals available in
Ketchikan) :
Lantern: propane or kerosene
Air mattress or foam pad
Flotation devices for boating
Fishing poles & tackle
Light outboard motor, fuel and basic tools
Maybe you don't want to bring all your gear with you to Alaska.
Click here to
visit Alaska Wilderness Outfitters in Ketchikan. They can provide the gear
you'll need for a comfortable cabin stay.
We highly recommend renting a satellite phone. Rentals
(with dockside delivery!) are available through Advanced Communications in
Ketchikan. Call Advanced Communications at (907) 225-8877 or email
dadeal@att.net and mention you're
flying to your cabin with SeaWind Aviation.
