Explore the Western Chugach

Chugach State Park encompasses 500,000 acres. Seventy-five percent of the park is alpine, and 10% is covered with glaciers. Hike away from civilization into BIG country. There are opportunities to be dropped off by small airplane.

Most visitors (and Alaskans!) gaze upon what we call the 'front country' of the Western Chugach mountains. You don't need to drive anywhere to have a wilderness experience within Alaska, you just have to step off the road and start walking. There is a very good chance you will see more mountain goats, sheep, moose, bear, glaciers, and marmots than people.

Explore Tour -

Start above tree-line and head into the upper valleys and alpine areas of the front-range. Navigate alpine ridges, earn tremendous views, relax alongside alpine lakes. Depending upon client preferences and abilities, there are opportunities for moving fast and "bagging peaks" - or taking it easy, base-camping with day hikes. The five days allows for more ambitious exploration and access to glacially active areas of the park.

Base camp and point to point trips available in dramatic landscapes, with access to glacier viewing and exploration. Destinations vary depending upon group size and intent.

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Western Chugach Traverse - 5 days
         

Western Chugach & Wrangell- St. Elias National Park

Mountain & Ice Tour -
8 days / 7 nights
Begin in Anchorage with a ride to the alpine. We take you on a 3 day/3 nite trip in Chugach State Park, before jumping in the van and heading East. Spend the night in McCarthy, then a night camping on a glacier! This trip includes round trip transportation to Wrangell St. Elias National Park, as well as loding in Anchorage and McCarthy. Contact us for customized dates.