— Iceberg Lake Fly-In Hiking —

The Details

Price: $845
Trip Length: 1 Day
Difficulty: Minimal Experience Required, Customized based on goals & ability
Dates: Daily from approx. July 1 to September 8, depending on conditions
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Having been to Alaska once previously on a family trip, I looked forward to experiencing the remoteness, vastness, and beauty of the Alaskan wilderness that lies beyond the usual tourist routes. Wrangell-St. Elias NP is, in my experience, one of the best places to find Read More >

Tom W Backpacking Iceberg Lake Basecamp 2009

My husband, Jay and I were looking for a unique way to explore Alaska and end up having the experience of a lifetime thanks to St. Elias Alpine Guides. Amongst our adventures we experienced the thrill of being flown into a remote section of the Read More >

Judith B Hiking Iceberg Lake Basecamp 2010

Upon meeting Ben we instantly knew we were in good hands. We immediately felt he was a perfect match for us as we discussed what type of experience we were looking for and some of the adventures we had had in the past. He gave Read More >

Judith B Hiking Iceberg Lake Basecamp 2010

I've done lots of camping and travelling and I can honestly say that this trip was one of the best I've done. This is truly what you picture when you think of the Alaskan peaks you see in the movies. Beautiful hikes, perfectly cooked meals, Read More >

Alexis P Hiking Iceberg Lake Basecamp 2015

McCarthy and the St. Elias Alpine Guides are an absolute gem! The area is so wild and beautiful, and yet they are a pretty large and organized group with the experience to provide all sorts of adventures. We have been hiking in New Zealand, Patagonia, Read More >

Grant and Melissa S Hiking Iceberg Lake Basecamp 2017

Despite it’s name, Iceberg Lake is no longer quite so full with icebergs. Until just a few years ago, it was a vast lake dammed by the side of the West Lobe of the Tana Glacier. But recently, the glacier has shifted and melted, and the lake drained, leaving a much smaller lake (but still beautiful and full of icebergs!) near the edge of the ice. A moderate day hike gives you fabulous views of the lake and glacier, and a hike in the opposite directions take you onto a smaller glacier for views towards the Bremner Valley.

The flight to Iceberg Lake is stunning, as you will cross the vast Chitina River Valley and fly deep into the Chugach Mountain Range. Once you land, you and your professional mountain guide can explore the lakebed, take pictures of bear tracks in the sand, or head for higher ground to enjoy sweeping panoramas of the Bagley Icefield and the hanging glaciers that descend into the valley from the surrounding peaks. You may also choose to head up-valley to explore the small alpine lakes found there and munch on wild blueberries. Keep your camera ready on the return flight. Dall sheep are often spotted high on the mountainsides and on a clear day the second highest peak in North America, 19,551 ft (5,959m) Mt. Logan is visible far to the east.

Price: $845

*Lunch is not included in trip prices, but you’re welcome to purchase a Snack Lunch for $12.