— Root Glacier Overnight Adventure —

The Details

Trip Length: 2 Days
Difficulty: Easy
Months Available: June,
July, August 2022
Custom Dates Available
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My trip in Alaska had been so wonderful that I have a lot of energy to restart working... The hike was one of my greatest experience I ever had. The longest, the most difficult and a discovery of an environment new for me. Personally I Read More >

Patrick A Backpacking Wrangell-St. Elias

One of my enduring memories is the vastness and magnificence of the landscape. I can also report that we did not see another person during our trek... This is a seriously beautiful place... I feel privileged to have been guided by [St Elias Alpine Guides]. Read More >

Tiernan O Backpacking Seven Pass Route

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

St. Elias Alpine Guides matched us to the perfect tours to help us experience the splendor and majesty of the Wrangell-St. Elias glaciers. Our guide was experienced and knowledgeable. A once in a lifetime adventure - it was the highlight of our Alaska experience.

Gail M Glacier Hike Glacier Hike 2013

We came for the mountain views, but were rewarded with so much more. Our trip to Wrangell/St. Elias National Park was a glorious two weeks in one of the most inspiring places left in the U.S. Remote, wild and breathtaking, this park captivated us with Read More >

Margaret R Backpacking Backpacking Trip 2012

I have done hiking and trekking trips all over the world (Indonesia, Central America, Peru, Micronesia, the French Alps, east Africa), and never have I encountered a wilderness as rugged and spectacularly beautiful as that in Chitistone Canyon. Along the trek, the scenery changes from Read More >

Lisanne P Backpacking Upper Goat Trail 2012

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

Alaskan Backpack & Glacier Exploration

If you want to get out and experience the grandeur of an Alaskan backpack trip in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, but simply don’t have time for a longer trip – or perhaps its your first trip and you’d prefer a shorter outing – this overnight adventure is perfect for you! The majestic Kennicott valley is a great introduction to hiking and backpacking in the Alaska backcountry. An extended version of our popular full-day glacier hikes, this backpack trip allows two full days to explore the glacier and its surrounds – as well as a night under the stars (or midnight sun, or northern lights, depending on the time of year). Strong hikers may even make it across the valley to the Kennicott Glacier or onto the flanks of Donoho Peak for even more dramatic views and possible wildlife sightings.

Trip Highlights:

Majestic views of Mt. Blackburn (16,390 ft/4,995 m) and the mile-high Stairway Icefall
Hiking on a glacier – exploring blue pools, crevasses, and ice caves.
Expert instruction on wilderness backpacking techniques in Alaska
A great taste of backpacking in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

We run these trips on a custom basis, and each is tailored to your goals, desires, and abilities. Please join us!