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2019 Season Photo Collage

As we bring 2019 to a close, we went through our photos from the season, and wanted to share our favorites! This summer will go down in the books for many reasons – lots of sunshine, fun adventures, and amazing memories of exploring Wrangell-St. Elias! Thanks to all who joined us on a trip, and keep on adventuring!

guides with ski plane
Our 2019 returning guides kicked off the season with 9 days of bluebird weather exploring the Alaska Range on their pre-season training trip!
on the summit of mt st elias
Ben Iwrey and Lead Guide Scott Peters covered in rime as they celebrate on the summit of Mt. St. Elias – our namesake!
alaska mountaineering
Our crew navigating a crevasse field on Mt. Sanford as they make their way up towards the summit!
iceberg kayaking
Guests Rob and Evan paddling up towards the icy face of the Nizina Glacier on a backcountry basecamp hiking and kayaking trip!
backpacking above glaciers
Guests Katharyn and Steve backpacking high above the Regal Glacier on our High Pass Odyssey trip!
rafting with glaciers
Guide Lindsay with Janice, Dan, Victoria, Suzanne, and Julia from the Sierra Club rafting the Copper River on a bluebird day!
glacier backpacking camp
Guide Elle leading her group in “storytime yoga” stretching before heading off to explore the Gates Glacier on our Glacier and Tundra backpacking trip!
hiking donoho peak
Scrambling up the steep and rocky Donoho Peak above the Kennicott and Root Glaciers on a Glacier and Tundra backpacking trip!
glacier swim
Guide Brendon enjoying an icy blue pool swim on the Gates Glacier on our multi-day training trip!
alaska wilderness fun
Guest Randy showing off his goat horn find on a basecamp mini-backpacking trip to Skolai Pass with Guides Anna and Jamie!
alaska kite flying
Guests Steven and Janae enjoying the windy conditions at Wrangell Plateau by flying a kite in front of the massive shoulder of Mt. Wrangell! What a fantastic idea!
camp at miles lake
A smoky sunset over Miles Lake on the Copper River at our Red Rocks rafting campsite.
alaska mountain hiking
Backpackers hiking down towards the Frederika Glacier on our High Pass Odyssey Alaska backpacking trip!
rugged alaska backpacking
A line of backpackers traversing the colorful “technical section” of the Chitistone Goat Trail on our 5-day Upper Goat Trail backpacking trip!
st elias alpine guides
Thanks for a Great 2019 Season!
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