6-day Glacier Mountaineering from Kenai, Alaska
Highlights
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Epic 6-day glacier mountaineering expedition
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Feel the thrill of flying in a bush plane while you enter the pristine mountain environment
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Experience a glacier mountaineering expedition deep in the backcountry of Lake Clark National Park
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World-class glacier mountaineering, and backcountry camping
Summary
You will venture into parts of Alaska that very few people have ever set foot in, all while trekking across multiple glaciers, scaling peaks, and exploring ice caves. No mountaineering experience required!
Tour info
Duration
6 days
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Participant:
(14 years +)
$4,834.52
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Here’s a quick overview… We leave Kenai aboard a bush plane headed for a remote mountain area near one of three glaciers you will trek on. From the drop off point we will trek up a glacier several miles, then onto another glacier, traversing a huge nunatak, then eventually onto yet another glacier. Finally, we’ll end up at a completely different glacial zone where our bush plane will pick us up at. Of course, this won’t all be in the same day due to how massive this zone is – this is a huge trek!
That might sound really simple and straightforward, but we promise you, this won’t be easy. This is legit Alaska glacier mountaineering at its finest. Glacier trekking is technical by default, but there are many times where we will need to technically ascend and rappel while on our routes.
It’s okay if you have zero mountaineering experience, our guides will teach you everything you need to know, and we’re there every step of the way, guiding you through your adventure.
It’s okay if you have zero mountaineering experience, our guides will teach you everything you need to know, and we’re there every step of the way, guiding you through your adventure.
What’s included?
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Accommodations – 5 nights tent accommodations -
Professional Mountaineering Guide -
Round-trip bush plane flights during the trip -
Glacier equipment – crampons, harness, helmet, snowshoes, trekking poles -
All meals - Guides prepare and cook all meals -
Cooking equipment, eating utensils, food bowl, and hot drink mug -
Expedition-grade tents and gather tent -
Water filtration equipment and storage -
Packing list -
Gratuities for your guide
Things to know
Before you book
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You must be able to walk on uneven, soft, steep, rocky, and slippery terrain for up to 8+ miles per day
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Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
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Minimum age requirement of 14 years old
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This tour is rated as Strenuous to Extreme
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No prior mountaineering experience needed
Before you go
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Please arrive on time to check-in and get set up
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There are no bathrooms in the backcountry, so bathroom breaks are done nature-style
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Bring snacks, and a water bottle (water can be refilled at camp)
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Please refer to packing list for more details
Covid Policy
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 180 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 180 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Kenai Backcountry Adventures' professionally guided wilderness adventure tours will take you into the most breathtaking backcountry areas Alaska has to offer. From national parks to wildlife refuges, mountain peaks to majestic rivers, our groups are small, but our adventures are BIG! Purveying family-friendly day adventures to all-inclusive, multi-day expeditions with flexible itineraries at a comfortable pace. Purveyors of Adventure in Alaska's Backcountry! Guided backpacking, packrafting, hiking, rafting, skiing & splitboarding in Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Clark National Park, Katmai National Park, & throughout Alaska.
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