Talkeetna River Guides

08/27/2023

Hey Folks,
We are closed today, Sunday August 27th, due to river conditions! We’ll be sure to keep everyone updated when we’re back at it….which will hopefully be Monday! Fingers crossed for a break in the rain! In the meantime if you need to call us feel free to call the bat phone at 888-340-7231!

03/08/2023

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12/12/2022

Snowmageddon is upon us. Yes, we live in Alaska and you'd think we're used to it by now - but if Valley history has taught us anything, it's that there are still people out there who either have poor judgment, terrible timing, and/or end up in spectacularly unfortunate circumstances through no fault of their own. Our crews are all out there tonight, from end-to-end, Parks to Glenn, and there are things you can do to help.

- Stay home. These are white-out conditions, rapid snowfall, and fast-moving drifts. Even if you think it's a short trip that you're confident about, the road conditions could be radically different by the time you come back out. So save the Target trip for a better time, which we all know is like ... 07:30 am on a weekend when there are NO people. And forget Costco, Anchorage is closed. (Sorry, moose out front should've told you.)

- Be prepared for power outages. As the snow gets heavier, we're bound to have wires coming down. Make sure you have alternate lighting and your electronics are charged. Be careful with candles!

- Speaking of fire, check your heating sources and exhausts. Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer and one blocked vent could mean the difference between life and death.

- Try to keep your entryways free of snow, as much as possible. With the rapid accumulation of snow, we've already had multiple instances of having to leave the vehicles on the road and hiking into residences. There's no avoiding that, but it does add precious time when we're trying to access someone in an emergency. So even if it's just the door and steps leading up to it, it helps.

- Please consider why you're calling. If it is for a minor issue, or something non-urgent, please consider alternate resources or waiting until the storm clears. We are going to come if you call and in these conditions each call takes sometimes quadruple the time, tying up units and making them unavailable for more serious emergencies.

- Please check on your elderly neighbors or anyone who lives alone or is low resource.

- If you are older, have a history of heart conditions or hypertension, and/or aren't in great shape, then DON'T BE A HERO ABOUT SHOVELING. We're not kidding about this - shoveling snow kills elderly people here every single year. If you must, do it in small increments, take frequent breaks, and use a buddy system so that someone can check on you.

- Please be patient. Working with no visibility, in deep snow, takes time. We're here, we promise. Just give us a few minutes to slog through and get to you safely.

See you on the other side!!! ❄️☃️

10/15/2022

Ready or not!!?? Not quite ready for this!! It’s been a hot minute since we’ve posted, lots of life happenings have kept us busy lately, but things seem to be slowing down, going in right direction, and getting back to our regular scheduled programming!!!

07/16/2022

I think we can all agree, visitors and Alaskans alike, that sunshine and blue skies are our favorite summer days! However, we’re pretty darn good at making the best out of rainy days!!!!

07/15/2022

Meet Kay & Dave Phelan! They went rafting with T.R.G. 18 years ago and when they came back to Alaska this summer they decided they wanted to come back to TRG to take another trip!! We never take for granted the memories we are apart of when guests spend time on the river with us and coming back 18 years later and sharing memories, reminiscing, and having them see a familiar face is one of our favorite things!! Can’t wait to see you next time Kay and Dave!!

07/14/2022

Impromptu mini TRG reunion with some late 90’s and early 2000’s crew! My heart is so full and grateful for all the amazing friends this little raft company has made me throughout the years! No matter how long it has been since we’ve seen one another we just pick right back up like it was yesterday!

06/30/2022

Employee Takeover Thursday!!
Meet ._.moss! Maya grew up In Talkeetna and has been with TRG since 2019. Maya is kind, hardworking, a great team member, and just pretty much a great example of all things good! She brightens my day whenever she’s around and I know guests feel the same way!!

06/28/2022

Employee Take Over Tuesday!!
Meet .laggis! Ben started at TRG this year but he’s a familiar face around Talkeetna. Ben grew up in Palmer but started spending his summers in Talkeetna since 2019. He also spent some time in Juneau but found his way back to Talkeetna last year! We are thrilled to have this local Alaskan be rowing for us this summer! Ben also met his soulmate, Bernadette the Boston, at TRG this summer! Stop by to say hi to this dynamic duo!

06/26/2022

Liam getting some practice behind the oars today! He’ll be guiding guests in no time! Second generation taking the oars!

06/23/2022

Started the day off with a trip for Denali Arts Council. This was an art camp for kiddos to focus on a medium inspired by the artist Andy Goldsworthy!

06/23/2022

Meet Chris! Chris will be taking over the TRG Instagram today. Chris has been with us since 2017 and we are so grateful he’s been part of the TRG fam for so long. Stay tuned for Chris takeover!

06/23/2022

When it’s this hot in Talkeetna there’s no better place to be than on our glacial rivers! Look at this forecast friends!!!

06/22/2022

Employee Take Over Tuesdays & Thursday’s!!! Each Tuesday and Thursday we’ll pick an employee, and try our hardest to remember to do this weekly, to post stories and photos to give you a glimpse of a day in the life of a TRGer!! Make sure to check in on Thursday to see who we pass the torch to!!

06/20/2022

Summer solstice is tomorrow and Talkeetna will see 19 hours, 54 minutes, and 56 seconds of sun!! For the next six months our days will get shorter and nights longer! This is when those of us who live here year round bottle up the feel of the sunshine on our faces and hold it close to get us through the winter!!

06/17/2022

06/17/2022

Blue skies and warm temps on this amazing Talkeetna day!! Have you booked your float yet? Find us in the yurt on Main Street!!