PROCESS
1. Contacting KWG & discussing your experiences, expectations &
trip options
2. Picking/Finalizing dates & making deposits with KWG
3. We send you backpacking forms & you return Pre-Trip Bio & Medical forms
4. KWG guide contacts you to finalize trip details, menu, gear preparedness, when you'll meet up, etc...
5. You contact us with questions/concerns as they arise
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS
- first-time campers welcome; gear provided
- prefer carrying only day packs, or larger packs with all gear?
- would you like to travel on glaciers?
- relaxing/mellow day hikes or looking to push yourself?
- budget limitations: spending the money on airfare or not
Picking Your Trip is something we can help you with. We cater to the desires of each client and their group. What do you want to see? Would you like to travel on the white ice of a glacier? Extra time to relax sound good? - or would you rather climb a peak?
First time campers are encouraged to come and learn how to comfortably enjoy the backcountry. We will provide you with tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking gear, glacier gear & a guide to show you how to go gourmet and travel light.
Custom Trips for groups or individuals during times and to places not listed on our trip schedule are available. Lengthen or shorten trips, try out a new route. Contact us for more information and options.
Trip Prices include trip planning; local transportation to lodging & airstrip; backcountry flight; guiding services; necessary gear; food/cooking gear. Pre-trip day hike on Root Glacier & pre/post-trip lodging in McCarthy/Kennicott is additional cost.
Glacier Trips include walking crampons, harness, hardware. Guide has medical & safety gear.
Reasonable physical conditioning and training helps you enjoy your experience and get the most out of your trip. Feel free to ask us for recommendations on how to prepare physically for your Alaskan adventure!
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