The Best Backpacking in Alaska is in the Wrangells

With 13.2 million acres of National Park land to explore, Wrangell-St. Elias NP has nearly endless possibilities for epic backpacking routes. Remote, wild, and undeveloped,

New Trip Offering – 14-Day Mill Tour Expedition

For over 40 years, St. Elias Alpine Guides has provided extreme adventurers access to North America’s tallest wooden structure, the Kennecott Mill Building. Towering over

Flowers in the foreground, raft on the river and huge mountains behind it

Trip Report: Source to Sea Rafting Expedition

Source to Sea Rafting Expedition Photos and text by Wade Stokes – participant on August 2023 Source to Sea Trip Well, my son and

Alaska adventure with St. Elias Alpine Guides on summit

2023 Summer Season Photo Recap

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here’s a hefty novel of our summer highlights from Summer 2023 in image form! Let’s

A guide in a red jacket pulls an orange sled on the slopes of Mt. Bear with a n epic mountain backdrop

Why it takes two weeks to climb an Alaskan 14er

Mt. Bear’s summit rises out of a sea of ice If you’ve climbed Mount Rainier or a few Colorado 14ers, you might think you know

Root Glacier Day Spa Package Trip

A pleasure-filled day of pampering and relaxation for mind and body. Join us for our latest Day Trip offering, the Full-Day Kennicott Glacier Day Spa

Trip Report: Mount Bear 2022

Mount Bear, Wrangell – St. Elias National Park, Alaska Written by Tristan McCutcheon – Mountain Guide and Suffering Enthusiast Photography by guides Jake Rehm, Tristan

View of the Chitina River from a bush plane in Wrangell - St. Elias National Park

Common Misconceptions About Alaska

Alaska’s reputation precedes it as big and bold and wild. While all of this is true, there’s definitely some “fake news” circulating out there and we’re here to bust those myths!

Wrangell – St. Elias Travel Tips

Whether you’re dreaming of glacier hiking, history touring, rafting among icebergs, or simply soaking up the serenity of a true wilderness community, here are the essential travel tips to make your trip to Wrangell–St. Elias smooth, safe, and spectacular.