Sobre Captain Mel Erickson
Captain Mel Erickson brings over 40 years of experience guiding Alaska bear viewing trips in some of the state’s most remote and scenic areas. As the full-time boat-based guide to Chinitna Bay, Mel offers unmatched access to premium Alaskan brown bear viewing in Lake Clark National Park.
His expert navigation of Cook Inlet’s extreme tides, combined with a custom-built vessel and deep knowledge of bear behavior, ensures safe, up-close, and unforgettable grizzly bear viewing in Alaska experiences. With Mel, every bear watching in Alaska adventure is personal, professional, and truly wild.