Product Details

• Producers: David B. George
• Format: DVD, Color
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Run Time: 240 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001UKZJK0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #438,213 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

(ANY NUMBER OF COPIES ARE AVAILABLE, 4 DVD SET, EACH DVD HAS A BONUS SLIDE SHOW OF OVER 120 STUNNING PHOTOS) Join this two man wilderness expedition as they descend one of the most remote and pristine rivers in North America! Canoe from the mountain headwaters in the Brooks Range of Alaska past herds of caribou, vast ice fields, Dall sheep, wolves, moose, and muskox. Floating crystal clear waters, watch as a grizzly stalks close to camp, dream in fields of brilliant wildflowers, and float beneath snow covered peaks. The Kongakut River valley is some of the most game rich wilderness in North America where this journey covers the entire length of the river within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Arriving at the Beaufort Sea the team camps on a narrow spit of land only feet from the icepack covering the Arctic Ocean. This is a must have video for those dreaming or planning an Arctic float trip. If you have already been fortunate enough to travel down one of these amazing rivers, it will provoke wonderful memories! If you are an armchair traveler, this will introduce you to the wilderness of Alaska! This is the first production by David B. George. He is passionate about pristine wilderness and the preservation of it's wildlife. An avid photographer, his travels have taken him to over twenty countries stretching from the barren Canadian islands in the Arctic Ocean to the savannahs of South Africa, from the high desert of Baja Mexico to remote villages hundreds of miles above the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia. David's photography has been exhibited and won prizes including one from this amazing trip winning a grand prize.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars For Planning or Dreaming . . . GREAT Resource, March 6, 2009

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Outwest713 (Annapolis, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kongakut River Odyssey 2006 (DVD)

I too used this DVD set to help me decide about doing an Arctic river trip. As anyone knows who's looked into such adventures, they're not cheap so the more info you have for decision-making, the better. By providing a first-hand and detailed visual account of exactly what such a trip is like, this set was invaluable.

But even if you are strictly an arm-chair traveler, if you enjoy getting to know someplace fascinating and very different from what most of us have seen "outside" the Alaskan frontier, this DVD set will give you hours of pleasure. Watching the river scene glide by, thrilling to classic Alaskan mega-fauna up close, experiencing the subtle but constant lighting changes from the "Midnight Sun" is time richly spent. Just when the typical "nature" documentary would end, you'll still have several hours of great video and still pics to savor! Definitely worth the money no matter your goals! THANKS Dave!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully made video set!!!, March 5, 2009

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D. Hall (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kongakut River Odyssey 2006 (DVD)

I got these videos recently to help me plan a float trip on the Kongakut. All I can say is "WOW". The quality of these videos far surpassed my expectations. I was just looking for some insights into the canyon section of the river that has some class III rapids (in June). What I found was a lesson on wildlife, hiking, rafting, and river travel. Tons of insights were offered within the video and commentary provided. Tastefully offered and there was no babbling to fill camera time. Wonderful images of the land, auffice, caribou, birds, etc.. and I feel like I have already been to the area. I am certainly less fearful of tackling this river myself after watching the videos. Certainly a river that is as remote as this one demands respect, but to have seen it so intimately prior to taking the trip is a huge benefit. My hats off to the fellows that put this video set together. Job well done!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great videos..., March 5, 2009

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Kathryn Sossen "RNreader" (nantucket, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kongakut River Odyssey 2006 (DVD)

I got this to help me plan a trip to the area. Such a far away land with so little info available. Well, not pictures or video anyway. I got the video set and have now planned my trip. Great insights into the land, wildlife, and the river itself. My group has all watched the videos and we are more excited than ever. Fear of the unknown almost prevented us from taking this trip. Thankfully I got these videos and saw the natural wonders we would have missed if we did not take this trip. Worth much more than I paid for it. A must have for anyone traveling to ANWR or floating Alaska rivers in the arctic.