Captain Mel Erickson brings over 44+ 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.