![]() ![]() This will be a great introduction to the world of glacier hiking. But part of that glacier remains and blocks the valley floor so we don crampons and head up onto the ice! This is a very flat glacier with few crevasses of any size so the going will actually be pretty easy. We head down the lush valley carved out by glaciers long ago. We will want to do a little exploring and take some pictures before we shoulder our packs. So depending on when we visit the area we may find a lake full of icebergs or a bunch of icebergs stranded on the sand. At some point during the summer the dam bursts and the water drains. Iceberg is not a true lake but is created each summer when melting snow is prevented from draining away by an ice dam. The adventure begins with an amazing flight from McCarthy to Iceberg Lake, which is situated at the head of a valley near the Bagley Icefield. The guide will review your gear and distribute food and group gear as well as go over logistics for the following departure day into the backcountry. Arrive in McCarthy around 5-6:00 pm in time for the meeting with your guide. It's an amazing drive and one of the most scenic in Alaska. ![]() Travel Anchorage to McCarthy (not included) Chose one of the shuttle services or You may elect to drive in a rental car if you prefer. This is an excellent choice for someone with a sense of adventure and the desire for a very special alaskan backpacking trip.Īrrive in Anchorage 2 days prior to the start date of your trek. We take a fairly moderate pace but it involves 8 days of hiking and a few longer days. The second day we put on crampons for a fun day of crossing a glacier! Our camp is at the edge of another lake in a spot that is known to produce some stunning sunset photo opportunities.įrom here we continue on with high ridge traverses, another exciting glacier crossing and more. Wolverine have also been seen on occasion. Bears frequent this valley so maybe we'll get lucky and spot one. We will certainly want to spend some time taking pictures here. This is a glacially dammed lake and the floating chunks of ice give the lake its locally known moniker. We start off our hiking trek by flying into Iceberg Lake near the massive Bagley Ice Field. It seems like every day or two you move into new country - from ice and glaciers to green valleys to rocky passes, it's always changing. One of the things people appreciate about this amazing route is the amount of variety in the terrain. The scenery we will encounter is second to none with dramatic, snow capped peaks both near and far. This is a longer route and at times quite challenging but it will leave you well satisfied and feeling that you have experienced that very best that Alaska and Wrangell-St. It's been almost 15 years since we first offered this extended classic Alaskan hiking tour and it is hands down our most popular long backpacking trip. ![]()
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