Come see what it was like to live and work in this remote wilderness as you tour the town site with one of our knowledgeable guides; listening to tales of lucky fortunes, tenacious frontiersmen, and tragic endings. And, you’ll even be able to explore INSIDE the 14-story concentration mill and several other industrial buildings as our guide service holds the exclusive concession with the National Park Service to enter them.

When we picture the perfect setting for a base camp or backpacking trip, the alpine tundra of Skolai Pass is right at the top. To the south, this remote valley is flanked by the exotic Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier with its seven icy tongues. To the north, the mighty Frederika Glacier lumbers down towards Skolai Valley. To the east, lofty Chitistone Pass is cloaked in wildflowers, dotted with pristine alpine lakes. All of our favorite elements of Alaska rolled into one great location.

If you want to get out and experience a bit of backpacking in Alaska but don't have time for one of our longer expeditions, this overnight adventure is perfect for you! An extended version of our popular full-day glacier hike, this overnight adventure gives you two full days to explore the crevasses and ice caves of the Root Glacier, as well as the tundra covered slopes of Donoho Peak. A great taste of backpacking the Wrangells in a "small-sampler-size"!

Surrounded by nothing but rugged, remote mountains, Mt Bona is the perfect first Alaskan big-mountain expedition. The combination of heavy glaciation, arctic weather, and high-altitude mountaineering presents sufficient challenges with no technical climbing. Experience the classic remoteness of the St. Elias Range with a perfect challenging objective to provide ample opportunities to learn and practice your mountaineering skills!

Carving turns on glaciers, rappelling into couloirs, skiing off of big summits – this is ski mountaineering, the art of turning mountaineering terrain into skiing terrain. Train with our experienced ski mountaineering guides to help build the skills and confidence to take your skiing to the next level.

Our half-day Root Glacier Hikes are accessible for anyone who can hike 5-6 miles, and you will see amazing glacier features such as blue pools, waterfalls, canyons, crevasses and more. Best Glacier Hiking in Alaska!

Located in a valley surrounded by the rugged towering peaks of the Chugach Mountains, Iceberg Lake is know for it's excellent day hiking and impressive mountain views! With incredible views right form the airstrip, they only get better as you explore up and down the valley with the numerous day hiking opportunities!

Come experience the wild beauty of Alaska while backpacking with us on the Glacier and Tundra Exploration trip. The Wrangell St. Elias is home to massive glaciers, lofty mountain peaks, and lush, tundra-carpeted valleys. This trip gives you a great sampling of the variety of terrain found in the park as you travel through one of its most breathtaking glacial valleys.

At 16,390 ft. (4,995 m), Mt. Blackburn is the tallest peak in the Wrangell Mountains and the fifth highest peak in the United States. A challenging peak, Blackburn is ideal for the mountaineer looking for a "full-on" Alaskan peak without having to take a month away from family and work.

With the number of skiers and snowboarders venturing into the backcountry on the rise, first descents are increasingly rare. Join us on this trip of a lifetime, as we explore the unexplored on a quest to ski in places that have never before seen tracks.

This unique and seldom-traveled Alaska backcountry trip features bush-plane access deep into the wilderness, moderate to strenuous hiking opportunities, and rafting the glacial Nizina River from it's source to where it joins the Chitina River.

If you want to experience the thrill of ice climbing in Alaska, this is the trip for you. Set amidst the stunning beauty of the Wrangell St. Elias National Park, the Root Glacier offers the perfect venue for people of all ages and skill levels to participate in this exciting and rewarding sport.

Located within a short bush plane flight of McCarthy, Alaska, the Nizina Glacier offers a spectacular setting for a remote, wilderness base-camping adventure. Surrounded by grand peaks, the massive ice flow of the Nizina Glacier will take your breath away, as it descends from the high snow fields surrounding 13,845 ft (4,219m) Regal Mountain. At the toe of the glacier, an iceberg-filled lake forms the headwaters of the mighty Nizina River. Day hiking opportunities abound and wildlife sightings are not unusual.

If you’re looking for a shorter trek, but still want to experience the deep backcountry of the Wrangell St. Elias National Park, our Upper Chitistone Goat Trail trek is for you! Located in the heart of the Wrangell St. Elias National Park, the route thru Chitistone Canyon offers some of the most spectacular backpacking in Alaska, if not the world.

This course is a great introductory mountaineering course for those looking push their own personal limits, learn new skills, and challenge themselves in the great Alaskan wilderness.

A great first Alaska Mountaineering Summit! Learn and practice mountaineering skills from our experienced guides while facing the same challenges that bring mountaineers from all over the world to Alaska!

Spend a full day on the Root Glacier exploring features such as crevasses, blue pools, canyons, waterfalls, moulins and cave-like features. Hike to where Donoho Falls pours under the cracking edge of the glacier and/or jump into an icy-cold Blue Pool! 8-10 miles of hiking in approximately 8 hours. Best day hike in Alaska!

Raft three Alaskan rivers, get picked up by bush plane, and enjoy a flightsee on the way back. Expect incredible views and a day full of adventure!

From the rugged alpine of the Chugach Mountains to the iceberg-filled waters of Prince William Sound, the Ultimate Wilderness combines a 4 day base-camp hiking trip with a 4-day sea kayaking trip, all linked together with transportation, lodging and additional activities...

Combine our Half-day Glacier Hike, Kennecott Town Tour and Raft & Flightsee Trip for 2 days of great activities at a discounted price!