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A classic Alaska backpacking journey. Fly to the remote Skolai Pass and hike the historic Goat trail, mountain ridges, challenging traverses, and into prestine valleys.
Tour Activities |
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Trip Length |
6-Days, 5-Nights |
Price Includes |
Meals Listed in Itinerary Instruction Group Camping Equipment Tents & Sleeping Kit Guide Services Bush Flights Van Transportion Park Fees |
Average Price |
$ 2105 |
Difficulty |
Moderate / Strenuous |
Backpack Wrangell St. Elias National Park -
Small groups and private trips!
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 and various glaciers. Expect some scree crossing and tundra hiking. We consider this trip to be moderately strenuous and you should plan to carry 40 pound loads for up to 5 miles. A flight brings us back out to McCarthy for the flight and drive back to Valdez.
Day 1- Meet in Valdez. We suggest getting to Valdez the day before departure. We spend an hour or so reviewing gear and packing the backpacks. We then drive to Chitina (2 hours) to the historic town of McCarthy to catch our flight deep into the park. After being dropped by bush plane, we take a short hike to set our first camp.
(Lunch) (Dinner)
Day 2 - 5 Put on your pack for 4 day off hiking on the goat trail up and over Chitistone pass. While there is a distinct path in some areas remaining from the gold rush days, the path is not always visible. Enjoy tundra hiking and grand views of crazy geologic features and potential wildlife. There is one exposed section of scree but otherwise this is a straight forward beauty of a hike.
(Breakfast) (Lunch) (Dinner)
Day 6 - We may hike a bit in the morning but we usually enjoy a relaxing morning taking in the last bit of rugged scenery before the flight back to McCarthy. We will have some time to explore town before the van ride back to Valdez to end the trip.
(Breakfast) (Lunch)
Trip Date / Group Size |
Price |
Price (Small Group) |
Notes |
Reservation |
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Custom Dates / 2 people |
$
2105
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$2400 |
Based on 2 Guests & 1 Guide |
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Custom Dates / 3 people |
$2015 |
$2315
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Based on 3 Guests & 1 Guide |
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Custom Dates / 4 people |
$1970 |
$2270 |
Based on 4 Guests & 1 Guide | Reserve This Trip |
Custom Dates / 5 people |
$2055 |
$2355 |
Based on 5 Guests & 2 Guides |
Reserve This Trip |
Date Notes:
We offer this trip on a custom basis. We suggest this itinerary between July 1 and early September.
Price Notes:
Final group size will deternmine the final price. Group prices are listed for those who don;t mind others joining you on your trek. We offer custom trip prices for those who want to keep the group to just who sign up under your reservation. The total group size determines the final price. The maximum guest to guide ratio is 4:1.
Gear supplied by Pangaea Adventures
- Group Camping Equipment
- Tents
- Sleeping Bags and Pads
- Crampons
- Backpacks available to rent ($40 per trip)
- Meals as listed
- Treking poles
- All cooking utensils and equipment
- All safety gear and first aid kits
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$ 2150 | $ | Details |
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| 6 Day Skolai Pass to Wolverine |
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$ 2105 | $ | Details ________ |
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| 4 Day Shoup & Anderson Glacier Backpack |
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Custom |
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 ________ |
Base Camp Trips
| 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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