— Wrangell Plateau Basecamp —

The Details

Trip Length: 3 Days
Difficulty: Minimal Experience Required
Months Available: June,
July, August 2022
Custom Dates Available
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Doug and I have great memories of that trip [to Donoho] and how smoothly it went. Most of that we credit to your skill… We still can't get over how good the food was. Doug went to British Columbia in July on kayak trip and Read More >

Mark and Doug Bakcpacking Donoho Wilderness

This was absolutely one of the best trips we've ever been on. The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is one of the most breathtaking places in the world, and having an experienced guide lead you through it is an incredible experience. If there's any way you Read More >

Molly T & Dave W Backpacking Donoho Peak Wilderness 2016

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

We booked an 8-day backpacking trip through Chistone Canyon via the Goat Trail July 2010 and had the time of our lives! The entire crew was competent, careful and professional. Our guide was a good cook and cared for us beyond any expectations. He was Read More >

Mark L Backpacking Goat Trail 2010

How exceptional is a wilderness guide service that really delivers the tough joy of the Alaskan wilderness with passion, professional knowledge, and attention to detail – all the while, with good humor and great cooking? St. Elias Alpine Guides is that exceptional outfit. In our Read More >

Jim N Backpacking Goat Trail 2010

Your company did an outstanding job! Every guide was excellent. Young men and women of great character and experience! They were great! Knowledgeable and not overbearing. Good natured & good with the kids. Exceeded our expectations!

Scout Troop 766 Backpacking Glacier and Tundra Trek

It's a tough call, but I'd have to say that the journey from Kennecott to the Lakina River is the best backpacking trip in Wrangell St Elias National Park - possibly the best backpacking trip in Alaska! On a clear day, the views from the Read More >

Wayne Marrs Backpacking Journey to Oz

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

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

This backcountry trip exceeded all expectations and pushed our limits the perfect amount.

Tom S and Shelly D Backpacking Glacier and Tundra Trek

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

Spectacular! We took the Lakina River to Kennecott trip and it was the most beautiful 7 days I have experienced. My favorite part was traversing Hidden Creek Valley. Locals call it Oz because the hillsides are such a lush green compared to the bare rock Read More >

Joel G Backpacking Journey to Oz 2012

St. Elias Alpine Guides exceeded my expectations in every way… and my expectations are of utmost competence, knowledge, and professionalism.

Allen D Backpacking Journey to Oz 2015

I was pretty nervous about going on my first backpacking trip with a group of strangers, but I couldn't have asked for a better trip! Our guides were knowledgeable, encouraging, and helped us gel as a group. Although I started the trip on my own, Read More >

Courtney G Backpacking Glacier & Tundra 2015

SEAG is both professional and personal. Their customer service is top notch. Our guide was outstanding. If you have not experienced Wrangell-St. Elias, contact SEAG - they will have the trip for you.

Jon W Backpacking High Pass Odyssey 2016

My son went on his first backpacking trip ever with St. Elias Alpine Guides. The trip could not have been better, our guides were first rate, the scenery was breathtaking and the challenges we faced were what we hoped for. If you have to choose Read More >

Jon and Max K Backpacking Glacier & Tundra 2016

What a gift to be able to explore the wilds of Wrangell St. Elias! Our glacier/tundra hiking and ice climbing adventure was truly an experience of a lifetime and the guides made us feel safe the whole way. Thank you for facilitating a memory I'll Read More >

Stefanie P Backpacking Glacier & Tundra 2016

St. Elias Alpine Guides provide professional, safe, fun, and beautiful trips. They will take care of you and take you to wonderful places!

Pat M Backpacking Glacier & Tundra 2016

Pleasant Tundra Hiking and Incredible Glacier Views!

flowing glaciers in wrangell mountains If you’re hoping to combine backpacking with a basecamp, and include epic views of the stunning and rugged Wrangell Mountains, then look no further than the 3-day Wrangell Plateau Basecamp mini-Backpack Trip! Perched atop a high plateau above the Long Glacier, Wrangell Plateau touts impressive views up towards the broad summit of Mt. Wrangell, dramatic views towards the glacier below, and pleasant tundra hiking.

On the scenic bush plane flight into Wrangell Plateau (and also while hiking around), this area of the park is known for its prismatic array of colors: the white of the ice, the green of the tundra, the blue of the sky (on a clear day), and the reds, yellows, blacks and browns of the local geology. You’ll truly feel on top of the world as you hike across the rolling tundra and take in the rugged Alaska scenery. A day hike to explore Cheshnina Falls is the perfect way to appreciate the forces carving this rugged landscape, and we can assure you delicious home-cooked meals to refuel at the end of the day. For the seasoned hiker or someone new to the sport, Wrangell Plateau is sure to be a highlight of your Alaska vacation!

Trip Highlights:

Spectacular bush plane flights over soaring mountains, lush valleys, and flowing glaciers.
Expansive views of the colorful and rugged Wrangell Mountains.
Tundra hiking – moderate terrain that provides pleasant off-trail hiking.
Experienced and enthusiastic guides!