Backcountry Multi-Day Trips « Basecamping
Wrangell Plateau
Trip Descriptions
Basecamping:
Get dropped off on a true alpine plateau, surrounded by massive peaks above and endless forest below. Mount Wrangell fills the entire northern skyline. The scale and proximity of the 14,163 ft shield volcano makes you feel like you’re part of this impressive mountain range. The wide open space itself lifts the load off your shoulders. Day hike to views of the impressive and reclusive Cheshnina Falls, the exceptionally beautiful Long Glacier, and the expansive Chitina Valley. Blue skies bring views of numerous glaciated giants above.
- Duration: 3-4 days
- Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Backpacking Loops:
The wide open terrain of the plateau makes it easy to do short alpine loops. For those looking for a longer trip you can cross the glacier to access rarely visited alpine camping and day hiking.
- Duration: 3-5 days
- Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Highlights:
- Bush plane flight across the giant peaks of the Wrangell Mountains
- Secluded location
- User friendly alpine tundra hiking
- Good camping with 360 views
- Views of Mt Wrangell (14,163 ft.) and Mt Blackburn (16,390 ft.)
Trip Details
Terrain Challenges:
Rocky/unstable ground, elevation gain and loss in short distances, steep vegetated hillsides
Who:
Novice campers to experienced backpackers
When:
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!) visit our Trip Planning Page for a gear list.
- Alcohol in the backcountry.
- Pre & Post trip lodging.
- Transportation to and from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Trip Prices
The Wrangell Plateau (Backcountry Airfare From McCarthy Included)
Client:Guide Ratio & Price
Pricing per Number of Clients – 3 Day Trip
1:1 / $4,210 per person
2:1 / $2,680 per person
3:1 / $2,295 per person
4:1 / $2,260 per person
5:1 / $1,935 per person
6+:2 / $2,040 per person
Pricing per Number of Clients – 4 Day Trip
1:1 / $5,090 per person
2:1 / $3,180 per person
3:1 / $2,710 per person
4:1 / $2,620 per person
5:1 / $2,265 per person
6+:2 / $2,370 per person
Pricing per Number of Clients – 5 Day Trip
1:1 / $5,970 per person
2:1 / $3,680 per person
3:1 / $3,125 per person
4:1 / $2,980 per person
5:1 / $2,595 per person
6+:2 / $2,700 per person
Pricing per Number of Clients – 6 Day Trip
1:1 / $6,850 per person
2:1 / $4,180 per person
3:1 / $3,540 per person
4:1 / $3,340 per person
5:1 / $2,925 per person
6+:2 / $3,030 per person
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Trip Prices
The Wrangell Plateau (Backcountry Airfare From McCarthy Included)
Client:Guide Ratio & Price
Pricing per Number of Clients – 3 Day Trip
1:1 / $4,210 per person
2:1 / $2,680 per person
3:1 / $2,295 per person
4:1 / $2,260 per person
5:1 / $1,935 per person
6+:2 / $2,040 per person
Pricing per Number of Clients – 4 Day Trip
1:1 / $5,090 per person
2:1 / $3,180 per person
3:1 / $2,710 per person
4:1 / $2,620 per person
5:1 / $2,265 per person
6+:2 / $2,370 per person
Pricing per Number of Clients – 5 Day Trip
1:1 / $5,970 per person
2:1 / $3,680 per person
3:1 / $3,125 per person
4:1 / $2,980 per person
5:1 / $2,595 per person
6+:2 / $2,700 per person
Pricing per Number of Clients – 6 Day Trip
1:1 / $6,850 per person
2:1 / $4,180 per person
3:1 / $3,540 per person
4:1 / $3,340 per person
5:1 / $2,925 per person
6+:2 / $3,030 per person
Trip Descriptions
Basecamping:
Get dropped off on a true alpine plateau, surrounded by massive peaks above and endless forest below. Mount Wrangell fills the entire northern skyline. The scale and proximity of the 14,163 ft shield volcano makes you feel like you’re part of this impressive mountain range. The wide open space itself lifts the load off your shoulders. Day hike to views of the impressive and reclusive Cheshnina Falls, the exceptionally beautiful Long Glacier, and the expansive Chitina Valley. Blue skies bring views of numerous glaciated giants above.
- Duration: 3-4 days
- Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Backpacking Loops:
The wide open terrain of the plateau makes it easy to do short alpine loops. For those looking for a longer trip you can cross the glacier to access rarely visited alpine camping and day hiking.
- Duration: 3-5 days
- Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Highlights:
- Bush plane flight across the giant peaks of the Wrangell Mountains
- Secluded location
- User friendly alpine tundra hiking
- Good camping with 360 views
- Views of Mt Wrangell (14,163 ft.) and Mt Blackburn (16,390 ft.)
Trip Details
Terrain Challenges:
Rocky/unstable ground, elevation gain and loss in short distances, steep vegetated hillsides
Who:
Novice campers to experienced backpackers
When:
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!) visit our Trip Planning Page for a gear list.
- Alcohol in the backcountry.
- Pre & Post trip lodging.
- Transportation to and from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Wrangell Plateau
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We are so grateful to the company and our guide, they really made this a dream day for me!
When planning our trip to Alaska, the one thing I wanted was to walk on a Glacier! Dear hubby contacted Kennicott Wilderness Guides and got it all set up. On 9/9/18 we were picked up by Payton, she was awesome and our guide for the day. After all paperwork signed she got us outfitted with crampons. We had a hike to the Root Glacier and along the way she was able and willing to point out lots of small and interesting details. Once we got to the glacier she made sure we had crampons on correcting and showed us how to walk in them. The the day just got better the glacier it was awesome and with her knowledge we learned so much, she had been there the whole season and hiked so much of the area, she gladly shared that info with us. Payton made sure along the way to make sure we were safe. Absolutely if you want to walk and experience the beauty of the glacier get in touch with this company.
