We designed this 5-day backpacking & glacier mountaineering to fully immerse you into the world of an intense backcountry expedition. You’ll experience the picturesque backcountry, an array of wildlife, and stunning vistas unseen by most humans.
Summary Description
Highlights
- Epic 5 day glacier mountaineering backpacking expedition on the Harding Icefield in Kenai Fjords National Park
- Experience trekking on Harding Icefield and going deep into the backcountry
- Discover a hidden world on this iconic all-inclusive adventure
- World-class mountain hiking, glacier mountaineering, and backcountry camping
Description
There is just no other way to say it… you haven’t truly experienced living until you’ve trekked on the Harding Icefield. This place is like another world. Stare in wonder across the Harding Icefield with views that go on for hundreds of miles. Check. Feel the crunch of a glacier under your crampons as traverse across glaciers. Check. A friendly, local guide to guide you through your mountaineering expedition. Check, check, and check. With a fully immersive glacier mountaineering experience and an unbeatable price – it’s time you knocked this iconic Alaskan experience off your bucket list.
In contrast to crowded roadside tours in Alaska, our expeditions are off the grid, and limited to only 10 guests. Bottom line? A more intimate experience with everything from mountains to wildlife.
Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, your experienced and friendly guide will teach glacier mountaineering, share stories, Harding Icefield history, and answer any questions you have throughout the expedition.
Included / Excluded
- Accommodations – 4 nights tent accommodations
- Professional Mountaineering Guide
- Round-trip ground transportation from Seward
- Glacier equipment – crampons, harness, helmet, snowshoes, trekking poles
- Expedition-grade tents
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow
- Gathering tent
- All meals
- Cooking equipment, eating utensils, food bowl, and hot drink mug
- Water filtration equipment and storage
- Beverages – water, tea, coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider, lemonade
- Guides prepare and cook all meals
- Packing List
- Gratuities for your guide
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 11724 Seward Highway, Suite A, Seward, US
Start Location Notes: Kenai Backcountry Adventures Office
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- You must be able to walk on uneven, soft, steep, rocky, and slippery terrain for up to 8+ miles per day
- Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is rated as Strenuous to Extreme
- No prior mountaineering experience needed
- Minimum age requirement of 14 years old
- Please arrive on time to check-in and get set up
- There are no bathrooms in the backcountry, so bathroom breaks are done nature-style
- Bring snacks, and a water bottle (water can be refilled at camp)
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 30 days
Cancellation Notes: Free Cancellation up to 30 days in advance
Options and Pricing
| Participant | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (14 - years) | $2,275.71 |
