Big Mountains, Pristine Tundra, and Panoramic Views

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Highlights

Dates: May 1st - October 31st

Tour #1: 8 am - 1 pm Tour #2: 2 pm - 7 pm

Travel Time: 1 Hour (30 minutes one-way) Hiking Time: 4 Hours

Distance & Elevation Gain: May 1st, 2023 - October 31st, 2023

Difficulty: ★★★★☆ Moderate for most & difficult for others.

Age Recommendation: 10 & up

• Trek one of Chugach State Park's finest ridgelines with a top-tier guide! 🌄 • Perfect for active, solo-travelers, couples, and those seeking adventure in the Anchorage area. 👩👨 • Enjoy breathtaking views of Anchorage and interior Chugach Mountains. 😲 • Learn about Alaska's alpine forests & tundra environment from a skilled naturalist. 🌲 • Opportunity for wildlife sightings including moose, bear, sheep, marmot and birds! 🐇 • Provisions include a granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. 🍽

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Description

You should pick this hike if you are looking for an Alaskan adventure featuring a hearty challenge, rewarding sights, and lasting payoff. Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridgelines defining the landscape. Imagine pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel. If you have never seen alpine before, prepare to be amazed!

Ridgeline trekking is an incredibly unique way to see the landscape. While the ascent can be tough, once you arrive at the top, it is truly remarkable. You can see endless miles of mountainous terrain. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Denali hundreds of miles away! Plus, once you're on top of the ridge the terrain can be fairly flat, making the trekking a truly enjoyable experience. During the tour, we may see moose, bear, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and a variety of small mammals like arctic squirrels and marmots. There are also plenty of birds to gaze at like bald eagles, thrushes, chickadees, and jays. This is one of our favorite ways to experience Alaska and the Chugach State Park. Are you in?!

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Experience Suggestions

You should have a small amount of hiking experience before attempting this hike or be in good physical condition. At a minimum, you should be able to walk at least 6 miles on flat pavement, or 5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 4 hours. You should also be able to easily climb many flights of stairs over the duration of many hours. Many parts of trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. You should also be able to balance well and feel comfortable walking in muddy and slippery conditions. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.

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Rates

Non-Private Rate Per Person: $159 Solo travelers are welcome to book, however please note that we have a 2 person minimum requirement for the tour to operate. This is usually not a problem! In the event you are the only person on the hike, we will contact you within 24 hours prior to your tour, and provide you with the following options:

1. Move to another time & date.
2. Upgrade to a private hike for 1 ($318).
3. Cancel your booking for a full refund.

Private Party Rates: Private rates start at $318 and are provided during booking. You get the whole tour to yourself or your group, plus hotel/AirBnb pick up!

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Transportation

Non-Private Bookings: Pick-up is at the Egan Center on 5th Ave in Downtown Anchorage.

Private Parties: We will pick you up from where ever you are staying, as long as it is in Anchorage.

You are also welcome to meet us at the trailhead! Just let us know when checking out.

Are you ready to Explore Your Wild and experience the Alaskan wilderness? Reserve your spot now, and we guarantee you'll have a blast!