2008 Bulletin Board - News, Special Deals, and Discounts!

*SPECIAL DEAL* Posted April 10, 2008

We're running a special deal that can get you up to 2 FREE nights lodging in McCarthy if you go on a backcountry trip with us. The only thing you need to do to be eligible is sign up for our email newsletter (which is easy and costs nothing!) and mention the coupon code that will be given to you once you're on the list. If you are already considering a trip with KWG, this deal is something you won't want to miss! If you'd like to hear more, Subscribe to our Newsletter and mention this deal on the sign up form to get all the info.

*PARTNER NEEDED* Posted April 9, 2008

Mike is hoping to complete a trek from Skolai to the Nizina Glacier this summer, sometime in early to mid-August. The exact dates and trip duration have yet to be finalized, but it looks to be a trip of between 6 & 8 days in length. This route goes through grandiose and relatively untouched terrain, will involve a few creek crossings, travels on the Frederika and Rohn Glaciers, and has up close views of some of the area's largest peaks and glaciers. This is a special and usually overlooked way to hike away from the increasingly crowded areas around Skolai Creek. The pace of this trip will be easy to moderate, allowing plenty of time for some large format photography along the way. This is a custom trip, so we don't have a detailed descripton of the route on our website....if you're curious, please don't hesitate to ask us!

Skolai to Chimney Mountain (Nizina Glacier), 20 miles, 6-8 days
Early to mid-August (dates to be determined)
******NOTE: These prices are based on a 6-day trip******
Cost for 1 additional hiker: $2,210 per person
Cost for 2 additional hikers: $1,900 per person
These prices include all food, glacier equipment, and backcountry airfare.

*PARTNER NEEDED* Posted April 5, 2008

We've got 2 folks interested in our 8-day mountaineering trip on the Bagley Ice Field sometime in the end of June or early July. They are hoping to find 1 or 2 more partners to help reduce the per person cost. This trip focuses on alpine mountaineering in one of Wrangell St. Elias National Park's most striking places: an ice field of staggering size and scope with a lifetime of unexplored peaks and ridges waiting for the motivated adventurer. Climbers interested in this trip should be ready for a little bit of everything including alpine ice, hanging glaciers, steep snow chutes and ridges, and some occasional rock climbing. This is one of the best all-around spots in the Park for seriously remote and untouched mountaineering! Click here to see our description of this area on our website.

Bagley Ice Field Basecamp Climbing, 8 days
Late June / Early July (dates to be determined)
Cost for 2 additional climbers: $3,000 per person
This price includes 2 guides, all backcountry airfare, and food.

*PARTNER NEEDED* Posted March 20, 2008

Nathan had a great trip with us in 2005 and is back for another! He is interested in finding hiking partners for the spectacular Twaharpies Traverse from July 23rd - 27th. This 5-day trip is moderately strenuous, with a few steep sections that require hikers to be in good shape. Don't let the terrain scare you, this hike is well within the abilities of any strong backpacker with previous experience. Interested folks should be craving a challenging hike with huge and rarely viewed scenery as their reward every step of the way! Nathan is also considering a few alternate starting points that would add a few extra miles to the trip, depending entirely on the group's experience. For strong hikers on a budget, this opportunity to go big in the Wrangells should not be ignored! Click here to see the descripton of this hike on our backpacking section.

Twaharpies Traverse, July 23-27
Cost for 1 additional hiker: $2185
Cost for 2+ additional hikers: $1950
Note: These costs include all food during the trip, backcountry airfare, and round trip transportation between Anchorage and McCarthy.

*PARTNER NEEDED* Posted November 29, 2007

Western Chugach, Explore Tour July 21-25th (mon-fri)
5 day/4 night. $875 per person

Denise (Anchorage resident), is looking to join two or three more people for a scheduled hike outside of Anchorage. She is a certified yoga instructor and will be leading optional yoga sessions twice a day during the trip. One area she'd like to access is the upper reaches of the North Fork Ship Creek, below Pyramid Point, Synclavier Mtn, and Synthesizer Peak. There are some hanging alpine valleys we'd be spending one day exploring with day packs. Accessing this area requires covering some ground, crossing over a pass or two, and doing a little bit of work. The majority of this trip is in the alpine. Total trip distance may reach between 20 and 22 miles.

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Happy trails ,
The Kennicott Wilderness Guides Crew