Guided Adventures in
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska

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Step into the Wild. Walk on Glaciers. Paddle among Icebergs.

At Kennicott Wilderness Guides, we take you beyond the beaten path—deep into the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America’s largest and most untamed national park. Join us for glacier hikes, ice climbs, packrafting, and custom backcountry adventures in some of Alaska’s most breathtaking terrain.

Whether you’re trekking across ancient ice, floating past towering icebergs, or hiking through vast, silent wilderness, every trip is built to connect you with the raw beauty of the Alaskan backcountry. From families and first-time hikers to seasoned adventurers, we offer experiences for all ages, interests, and comfort levels. Come make unforgettable memories in one of the wildest places left on Earth!

This isn’t just where we guide—it’s our home. The historic towns of McCarthy and Kennicott are a welcoming hamlet full of character, great food, and local charm—the perfect place to relax, enjoy, and share stories after a magical day in the mountains.

Glacier Hiking

Glacier Hiking

The Alaska you have been waiting for!

Within a day’s hike from your lodging you can experience the wonders of a glacier, the magic of the mountains and the history that defined the region.

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Packrafting

Alaska’s Fastest Growing Sport.

Packrafts are inflatable, one-person boats that fit in a light backpack, enabling adventures that combine hiking and paddling, while keeping it simple.

Packrafting Trips
Packrafting
Glacier Ice Climbing

Glacier Ice Climbing

Let our guides show you the ropes.

Never been on a glacier? Never been in a harness? Don’t worry, you will be in good company!
Both are new experiences for many of our guests, we welcome you to surprise yourself with talents you don’t even know you have!

Ice Climbing Trips

Alaska Backcountry Adventures

13.2 Million acres of backcountry to explore.

All of our backcountry trips are custom and private excursions into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Not only America’s largest national park, it is also one of the least visited and most pristine.

Backcountry Trips
Alaska Backcountry Adventures
Water on the Glacier

Alaska Package Trips

Make it easy to make the most of your time in Alaska.

Bundle your trips into an Adventure Package, or join a Group Package Trip with pre-set dates, local lodging and Anchorage to Anchorage logistics included!

Package Trips
Why Hire a Guide? Exploring Wrangell-St. Elias with a Local Expert

Why Hire a Guide? Exploring Wrangell-St. Elias with a Local Expert

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is the largest in the United States—over 13 million acres of wild, largely trail-less terrain. We’re all for solo adventure, but in a place this vast and dynamic, a guide helps you make the most of your time here, enriching the journey...

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