St. Elias Alpine Guides, Alaska, United States

5.0 (842 reviews) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve River Rafting & Tubing • Historical & Heritage Tours • Climbing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Incredible adventure with experienced guides

We had an amazing time in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park thanks to St. Elias Alpine Guides! They were professional, well-organized and friendly and made our trip a very fun and memorable experience . We enjoyed ice climbing, exploring ice caves, touring the abandoned copper mill, and an airplane trip to the backcountry with Wrangell Mountain Air. The park is truly a unique place and having experienced guides who are so passionate about what they do makes for a truly unforgettable (and safe!) experience. We would recommend this guiding company to anyone who wants to see the breathtaking beauty and cool history of this remote part of Alaska.
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Address

, McCarthy, Alaska, United States, Postal Code: 99588.

Mobile

+1 888-933-5427

Website

http://www.steliasguides.com

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Thursday, May 09, 2024, 20:39

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5.0 based on (842 reviews)

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5Kaitlin E 5:00 PM Aug 10, 2020
Half day glacier and ice climbing
St. Elias Alpine Guides are absolutely amazing! We did an afternoon half day glacier hike on our second day in Kennecott. The experience was so awesome we opted to go back out on our third day for the ice climbing. Our guide Tristan was extremely knowledgeable, very personable and made the whole experience that much better. The half day glacier tour was a good bit of hiking and exploring. Tristan did an excellent job coaching us through how to safely navigate the glacier with the crampons. The views are absolutely incredible and you get to learn so much about glacier formation and changes over time. The ice climbing is a completely unique opportunity. We started on a glacial cliff face and practiced using the tools and equipment. Then we headed to a moulin (a giant water carved hole in the glacier). Tristan showed us how he sets up the anchor safeties and then you slowly lower yourself into the moulin with his help. Then you get to admire the view until you climb back out. Absolutely breathtaking being inside a glacier. It was an absolutely unforgettable trip and I would definitely recommend the team to anyone heading to the park and looking for an adventure.
5Eric N 5:00 PM Jun 25, 2022
Glacier Hiking and Kayaking in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Glacier hiking in in this amazing national park has been on our bucket list and having Kelly H and Kelly K as our guides really fulfilled our expectations. They were so great with our 13yo twin girls and 11yo son, helping them with the crampons and keeping them safe on the Root Glacier. Kelly K even taught us about glacier straws to drink pristine glacier water which was the highlight for the kids. The following day, Kelly H took us out kayaking on a glacier lake. The mud was thick and water unbelievably cold so the water proof gear was definitely appreciated. We went ice harvesting to find some of the most clear ice under the rocky moraine on the glacier islands. The kids could've harvested ice the entire time. We had such a fun time kayaking around the lake and seeing the beauty of this area. We know all that ice we got will be put to great use for glacieritas!.