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Our
guides will explain how it all worked,
and bring the history of Kennecott back to life.
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Visitors
can actually step back in time and join us for a historic tour INSIDE
the 14 story Mill Building of the Kennecott Copper Corporation, which
was built in the early 1900’s.
St. Elias Alpine Guides has the
exclusive concession from the National Park Service to lead tours INSIDE
the mine buildings! Catch a glimpse of what it was like to live and
work in this remote wilderness, as our guides recount tales of lucky
fortunes, tenacious frontiersmen, and tragic endings.
This
National Historic Landmark is the birthplace of the Kennecott Copper
Corporation, and on your 2 ½ hour tour your guide will cover
the intricate history of this mine and how it helped shape the face
of Alaska.
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An
early but dangerous rock crusher
Photo by Chris Buchman |
View
coming down the tram lines from the
mines above the mill building |
Kennecott
had one of the first industrial leaching plants.
Photo by Chris Buchman |
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We operate 3 scheduled tours a day - 9:30 am, 1:30 pm &
3:30 pm - as well as a variety of custom tours for our multi-day
clients and large groups. Each tour is limited to 14 participants. In the event that a tour is full, another tour will leave shortly after the first one. Tours for the 2008 season will
be running from May 17th through September 7th.
All
tours start from our office in Kennecott, which is the second
building on the left as you enter town. The Wrangell Mountain
Bus stops in front of our door, with hourly service from McCarthy
and the footbridge that will drop you off just in time for
our tours.
2 1/2 Hours
$25 per person
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Children
pose in front of their new two-room schoolhouse.
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Kennecott
was surpringsingly progressive for its time, and supplied
a number of recreation opportunities for its workers,
including baseball, basketball, ice skating, tennis
and this handball court...
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Copper
was first discovered by the Ahtna people
thousands of years ago...
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Local fauna turned mascot...
Photo courtesy of the Anchorage Museum of History & Art.
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Inside the Kennecott Powerhouse |
Kennecott Post Office. Photo by Bruce
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Once
a thriving town at the turn of the century, Kennecott
now lies dormant. Our guides will tell your where to get
this postcard view from just outside of town. |
Kennecott
in its heyday! |
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For
more information, visit the Wrangell
St. Elias National Park and Preserve website.
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There
is a day adventure that fits every level of experience,
age and physical condition. St. Elias Alpine Guides will
supply all the specialized gear for each trip such as crampons
for half day glacier walks; ropes, ice axes, and climbing
equipment for a full day of ice climbing; emergency and
First Aid kits for all outings; and experienced, trained
guides. Participants need only bring their personal gear,
an openness to the outdoors and a sense of adventure.
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