- Backpacking Overview
- Point to Point Backpacking
- Base Camp Trips
- Trip Preparation
View over the Root Glacier from Donoho Wilderness
Alaska Backpacking & Base Camp Trips
Pangaea Adventures organizes backpacking and base camp adventures in both Wrangell St. Elias National Park and the Chugach Mountains surrounding Prince William Sound. Both areas offer some of the most spectacular backpacking regions in the US.
Point to Point Backpacking - trips where you will carry a full backpackpack and enjoy a new camp each night.
Base Camp Trips - Great if you want to experience the and great hikes, but don't want to carry a heavy backpack.
Wrangell St. Elias National Park
The largest unit of the National Park System, Wrangell St. Elias includes the continent's largest assemblage of glaciers, and greatest collection of peaks above 16,000 feet.
The Chugach Mountains
The Chugach Mountains surround Prince William Sound. The range is about 300 miles long with it's base at sea level and it's highest point being Mount Marcus Baker, at 13,176 feet. The Chugach mountains receive more snow than any other range in the world with an annual average of over 600 inches.
Choose from a Variety of Trips
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| 4 Day Doubtful Creek Basecamp | Great early season trip with view of glaciers and challenging hikes. | Details |
| 5 Day Iceberg Lake Basecamp | Excellent hikes above treeline with unmatched views. | Details |
| Point to Point Backpacking Trips | ||
| 4 Day Shoup & Anderson Glacier PWS | A backpack in Prince William Sound. From tidewater to Alpine Glacier. | Details |
| 5 Day Donoho Wilderness | Fits the budget with outstanding glacier views. Glacier crossing. | Details |
| 5 Day Allies Valley to Bremner Mine | Tundra hiking at it's finest. Historic mine site. Minor stream crossings. | Details |
| 6 Day Skolai Pass to Wolverine | High country beauty. Challenging terrain. Rewarding destination. | Details |
Choose from a variety of backpacking trips in Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Prince William Sound.
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| 5 Day Donoho Wilderness |
Hike over the Root Glacier with Crampons. Camp with views of ice falls and towering peaks. A great escape without having to hire a bush plane. Moderately strenuous. An out and back route to Donoho Lakes. |
$ 1195 | $ | Details |
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| 5 Day Allies Valley to Bremner Mine |
Take flight in a small plane to Allies Valley to start a great hike to Bremner Mine. Over 5 days we will wonder over open tundra and rocky passes. |
$ 2150 | $ | Details |
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| 6 Day Skolai Pass to Wolverine |
A flight in a small plane to Skolai Pass starts an incredible journey. Enjoy hiking above treeline in the Alpine Tundra. Great views of Mt. Bona. Moderately strenuous. A flight brings us back out to McCarthy. |
$ 2105 | $ | Details ________ |
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| 4 Day Shoup & Anderson Glacier Backpack |
Motor to Shoup Bay and hike from tide water to alpine tundra. A challenging yet rewarding journey. Glacier wonderland. | $ 870 | $ | Details ________ |
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If the trips listed above don't fit what you are looking for, then give us a call to design the right trip. Wrangell St. Elias National Park offers endless opportunities for adventure. | Call | Call | Details ________ |
Explore Alaska wilderness without the Heavy Pack
A bush plane has just dropped you and your guide off at a remote landing strip and the hum of the planes motor disappears in the distance. This is true wilderness and now you get to enjoy a meriad of day hikes and exploration.
| Tour Name | Basic Description | Price Adult | Price Child | ||
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| 4 Day Doubtful Creek Basecamp |
Hike over the Root Glacier with Crampons. Camp with views of ice falls and towering peaks. A great escape without having to hire a bush plane. Moderately strenuous. An out and back route to Donoho Lakes. |
$ 1590 | $ | Details |
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| 5 Day Iceberg Lake Basecamp |
A flight brings us up the Tana River Valley to landnear Iceberg lake. Adorned with glaciers, high peaks, and tundra, this area offers endless views and day hike opportunities. |
$ 1995 | $ | Details |
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Gear Supplied By Pangaea Adventures
- Group Camping Equipment
- Tents
- Sleeping Bags and Pads
- Crampons
- Backpacks available to rent ($40 per trip)
- Meals as listed
- Treking poles
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Forms to fill out and return to Pangaea Adventures:
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