Trip Descriptions

Basecamping:

A short and immediately impressive flight across the Kennicott Glacier delivers you to a magical strip of land between glacier and mountain. Just landing at the Fosse feels like you’re on a big adventure. The 16,000 foot Mt. Blackburn forms an amphitheater which looms large above pockets of alpine, rocky moraines, and fields of wildflowers. Day hike onto the Kennicott Glacier, scramble to big views of Mt. Blackburn, or follow goat trails to overlook Hidden Creek Lake.

  • Duration: 3-4 days
  • Difficulty: Easy-Medium The Fosse

Backpacking Loop:

Backpack across the Kennicott Glacier and camp at the base of Packsaddle Island, getting up close and personal with the 16,000 foot Mt. Blackburn. Hike down to Hidden Creek Lake, sleep next to the icebergs and hike up into the Hidden Creek Valley. Choose a direction on a shorter trip or with enough time, do it all. Move camp every day, or mix in day hikes and rest days along the way.

  • Duration: 3-6 days
  • Difficulty: Easy-Hard The Fosse

Highlights:

  • Affordable airfare, amazing flight
  • Big views of 16,000 foot Mt. Blackburn
  • Varied hiking
  • Wildflower-filled alpine hikes
  • Iceberg filled glacial lake
  • Unique perspective on a big Alaskan valley glacier
Trip Details

Terrain Challenges May Include: 
Rocky/unstable ground, Elevation Gain and loss in short distances, steep vegetated hillsides, side-hilling.

Who:
Novice campers to experienced backpackers

Available Season:
Late June – September

Where: 
We will meet you at your lodging or at the footbridge ½ hour before your flight time and provide transportation to the airstrip.

Trip Includes
  • Pre-trip planning
  • Experienced, friendly, knowledgeable guides!
  • Small ratios: 1 guide for groups up to 5 people. 2 guides for groups of 6+ (additional porters may be requested for any group size at an additional cost)
  • Customizable itinerary.
  • Airfare into the backcountry.
  • Medical equipment, training and protocols to Wilderness First Responder Standards.
  • SAT phone & Delorme InReach.
  • Healthy, nutritious food customized to your tastes.
  • Cooking gear and fuel.
  • Backpacking pack (if needed)
  • Sleeping bag/pad combo (if needed)
  • Technical gear and equipment.
  • Personal tent(s) and group cook tent.
  • Leave No Trace and Bear Safety education/ ethics.

Trip Does Not Include

  • Guide Gratuity (recommended 10-20% of tour cost)
  • Day packs (for basecamping day hikes)
  • Personal clothing & gear.  For further suggestions on gear you will want to bring from home (this might help you pack for your whole Alaskan vacation!) see our Packing Lists.
  • Alcohol in the backcountry.
  • Pre & Post trip lodging.
  • Transportation to and from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
View Trip Prices

The Fosse (Backcountry Airfare From McCarthy Included)

Client:Guide Ratio & Price

Pricing per Number of Clients – 3 Day Trip
1:1 / $3,390 per person
2:1 / $2,065 per person
3:1 / $1,745 per person
4:1 / $1,645 per person
5:1 / $1,440 per person
6+:2 / $1,490 per person

Pricing per Number of Clients – 4 Day Trip
1:1 / $4,270 per person
2:1 / $2,565 per person
3:1 / $2,160 per person
4:1 / $2,005 per person
5:1 / $1,770 per person
6+:2 / $1,820 per person

Pricing per Number of Clients – 5 Day Trip
1:1 / $5,150 per person
2:1 / $3,065 per person
3:1 / $2,575 per person
4:1 / $2,365 per person
5:1 / $2,100 per person
6+:2 / $2,150 per person

Pricing per Number of Clients – 6 Day Trip
1:1 / $6,030 per person
2:1 / $3,565 per person
3:1 / $2,990 per person
4:1 / $2,725 per person
5:1 / $2,430 per person
6+:2 / $2,480 per person

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Trip Prices

The Fosse (Backcountry Airfare From McCarthy Included)

Client:Guide Ratio & Price

Pricing per Number of Clients – 3 Day Trip
1:1 / $3,390 per person
2:1 / $2,065 per person
3:1 / $1,745 per person
4:1 / $1,645 per person
5:1 / $1,440 per person
6+:2 / $1,490 per person

Pricing per Number of Clients – 4 Day Trip
1:1 / $4,270 per person
2:1 / $2,565 per person
3:1 / $2,160 per person
4:1 / $2,005 per person
5:1 / $1,770 per person
6+:2 / $1,820 per person

Pricing per Number of Clients – 5 Day Trip
1:1 / $5,150 per person
2:1 / $3,065 per person
3:1 / $2,575 per person
4:1 / $2,365 per person
5:1 / $2,100 per person
6+:2 / $2,150 per person

Pricing per Number of Clients – 6 Day Trip
1:1 / $6,030 per person
2:1 / $3,565 per person
3:1 / $2,990 per person
4:1 / $2,725 per person
5:1 / $2,430 per person
6+:2 / $2,480 per person

Trip Descriptions

Basecamping:

A short and immediately impressive flight across the Kennicott Glacier delivers you to a magical strip of land between glacier and mountain. Just landing at the Fosse feels like you’re on a big adventure. The 16,000 foot Mt. Blackburn forms an amphitheater which looms large above pockets of alpine, rocky moraines, and fields of wildflowers. Day hike onto the Kennicott Glacier, scramble to big views of Mt. Blackburn, or follow goat trails to overlook Hidden Creek Lake.

  • Duration: 3-4 days
  • Difficulty: Easy-Medium The Fosse

Backpacking Loop:

Backpack across the Kennicott Glacier and camp at the base of Packsaddle Island, getting up close and personal with the 16,000 foot Mt. Blackburn. Hike down to Hidden Creek Lake, sleep next to the icebergs and hike up into the Hidden Creek Valley. Choose a direction on a shorter trip or with enough time, do it all. Move camp every day, or mix in day hikes and rest days along the way.

  • Duration: 3-6 days
  • Difficulty: Easy-Hard The Fosse

Highlights:

  • Affordable airfare, amazing flight
  • Big views of 16,000 foot Mt. Blackburn
  • Varied hiking
  • Wildflower-filled alpine hikes
  • Iceberg filled glacial lake
  • Unique perspective on a big Alaskan valley glacier
Trip Details

Terrain Challenges May Include: 
Rocky/unstable ground, Elevation Gain and loss in short distances, steep vegetated hillsides, side-hilling.

Who:
Novice campers to experienced backpackers

Available Season:
Late June – September

Where: 
We will meet you at your lodging or at the footbridge ½ hour before your flight time and provide transportation to the airstrip.

Trip Includes
  • Pre-trip planning
  • Experienced, friendly, knowledgeable guides!
  • Small ratios: 1 guide for groups up to 5 people. 2 guides for groups of 6+ (additional porters may be requested for any group size at an additional cost)
  • Customizable itinerary.
  • Airfare into the backcountry.
  • Medical equipment, training and protocols to Wilderness First Responder Standards.
  • SAT phone & Delorme InReach.
  • Healthy, nutritious food customized to your tastes.
  • Cooking gear and fuel.
  • Backpacking pack (if needed)
  • Sleeping bag/pad combo (if needed)
  • Technical gear and equipment.
  • Personal tent(s) and group cook tent.
  • Leave No Trace and Bear Safety education/ ethics.

Trip Does Not Include

  • Guide Gratuity (recommended 10-20% of tour cost)
  • Day packs (for basecamping day hikes)
  • Personal clothing & gear.  For further suggestions on gear you will want to bring from home (this might help you pack for your whole Alaskan vacation!) see our Packing Lists.
  • Alcohol in the backcountry.
  • Pre & Post trip lodging.
  • Transportation to and from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

The Fosse
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