“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”
a trip of a lifetime
Brooklyn to Alaska has led over 130 Brooklyn boys on treks through the wilderness of Alaska. Each year, we take a dozen young men 5,000 miles from New York City to a challenging and unforgettable two-week-long adventure in and around Wrangell-St. Elias, America's largest National Park.
Through teamwork, self-reliance, and courage, each youth learns to hike and climb a 30-mile-long and 1,000-foot-thick glacier. They backpack up a mountain and set up camp at the summit. The group then embarks on a four-day rafting trip on the wild Chitina river. While visiting an Alaskan homesteader, the participants learn how he lives a sustainable life off the land. They explore old mines, swim in glacial waters, observe grizzlies (yes, grizzly bears), share unforgettable experiences, and discover inner strengths they never knew they possessed.
“BK2AK changed my life in many ways. I’ve created friendships through it, developed leadership skills and experiences that have opened up job opportunities for me. But most of all it has pushed me to welcome change rather than shy away from it.”
- Ryan, 2009 Boys’ Trip participant, 2010-14 Boys’ Trip mentor-leader
Ice climbing a glacier!
Navigating the wild Chitina River with our expert guides.
Setting up camp by the river.
Visiting a homesteader who lives sustainably off the wild Alaskan land.
Cruising glacial waters.
Staying warm by the riverside.