By Sarah Ebright, Guide “So where do you get your groceries out here? Valdez?” “Nope, we drive 8 hours to Anchorage.” It was early August, and I hadn’t done a [...]
By Ryan Smith, Guide It all started as an iconic mountaineering trip to Mt. Bona. This may sound confusing given the title, but in a classic Wrangell’s twist, the weather always has the final [...]
Developed as a guided route a few years ago, and becoming increasingly popular the last two years, we’re excited to highlight the High Pass Odyssey Backpacking trip! A 6 day trip, best suited for [...]
Hello to our friends worldwide! Exciting news from the Wrangells today. We (Wayne & Gaia Marrs) have sold St. Elias Alpine Guides (and Copper Oar!) to three long-time [...]
By Beth Norris, Journey to Oz Backpacking client Mike and I married in the fall of 2016, and an adventure to Alaska was at the top of our bucket list! Shortly after our first anniversary, we [...]
Ever want to extend your ski season into May or June? Well, with our Ski Mountaineering Trip, you can still be getting powder turns long after the lifts stop running. Here’s a video created by [...]
As the holidays come upon us, the guides of St. Elias Alpine Guides and Copper Oar wanted to extend their warm holiday wishes. We could wish you the standard “warm moments and cherished [...]
Here at St. Elias Alpine Guides, we are always on the search for new fun adventures to offer to visitors to the Wrangell Mountains. Over this past season, we developed a trip that combines [...]
By Sarah Ebright, guide “The Wrangells are a Dynamic Landscape.” I doubt a day goes by without one of our guides using that line, in reference to the glaciers, the rivers, or the chossy mountains [...]
Dear explorers and adventure travelers, We wanted to thank you for letting us work in the most amazing wilderness in the world. Thank you for being by our side as we explore the dynamic [...]
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