Let Seward Adventure Company help you make the most of your Alaskan backcountry experience. Every guide carries and is trained in using bear spray, first aid, and a SPOT personal locator device, which is capable of alerting emergency services via satellites.

Karl Mechtenberg

Owner and Operator

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(907)-Do-A-Ride

Ryan is a native of California who spends his summers in Seward. More than just a skilled wrench at the local bike shop, Ryan is a UCI certified race mechanic. His background is in bmx, and although his current passion is downhill mountain biking, he manages just fine on our cross country rides.  

Earns his turns on

Mt. Marathon, Seward

“Seward Adventure Co. started as a way to get visitors to Alaska outside and away from the typical vacation. Every year thousands of people come to see south central alaska, and end up going from the cruise ship, to the bus, to the hotel and then to the plane. I knew there were people who sought the solitude, peace, and raw beauty that is found in the wilderness. Even though I’ve been riding these trails for years, every ride I do, I see something awe-inspiring.” -Karl M.

Karl Mechtenberg, Owner/Operator

Karl is a year round Alaska resident and rider. He has been riding and working at bike shops for over a decade and enjoys all varieties of cycling. From mountain to road, endurance racing to commuting, cycling is a part of his everyday life. He is a Six year member of the Alaska Endurance Association, which promotes grass-roots, marathon style rides.

“I get paid to ride my bike? Awesome.”

-Ryan

Ryan Thom, Assistant Guide