Our team of 3 summited Mt. Huxley last night at 8:30pm, after an almost 15 hour summit push starting at 5:45am. The elation (and enjoyment of a well-earned incredible view) is clear in lead guide [...]
Lead guide Scott Peters with a report of their summit attempt on Mt. Steller this morning. They made it to the “false” north-west summit at 10,094 ft before a blizzard with high winds [...]
Listen here to lead guide Scott’s dispatch from the ridge 1000 feet below the summit of 10,617ft Mt. Steller. This was the team that was originally headed for Mt. Drum, but multiple days of [...]
By Ethan Moorhead, Guide As guides, we tend to do little theorizing about weather before a trip. Although larger pattern weather systems may be predicted, in our mountainous and glaciated [...]
When your equipment breaks down and you’re miles from the car, it’s nice to know you’ve got the right tools and supplies to get you by. Whether you make it as-good-as-new, or just fix it enough [...]
When it’s time for your lunch break, it’s nice to treat yourself to a “fresh” lunch when you can. Whether you’re just headed out for the day, or it’s the first day of your multi-day adventure, [...]
As we wrap up our 2017 season, we just wanted to extend everyone a big thank you for making it possible. This season was full of new friendships, adventure, some Type II fun (just a [...]
For the next article featuring our returning clients, we’d like to rave about Amy. An experienced backpacker, Amy has been coming up to the Wrangells since 2010, and continues to be drawn back to [...]
Sometimes the simplest dinners are the most delicious. On the river (or when car camping), this is a great meal to cook for a group, because everyone gets to personalize their own dish. And the [...]
By Ethan Moorhead Whether you are planning your first Alaskan backcountry expedition or a half-day hike on the glacier, the proper choice of footwear can make or break your experience in the [...]
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