Is prior hiking experience necessary?

No, this hike is suitable for those in good physical condition, and guides will assist throughout the trek.

What is included in the fly-in tour?

The package includes helicopter transportation, guided glacier hike, all safety equipment, and professional guides.

How should I prepare for altitude changes?

Ascents are moderate and manageable for most, but staying hydrated and dressed appropriately helps ease altitude effects.

What should I bring with me?

Wear layered clothing, bring waterproof gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any personal medications.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children over the age of 10 with good mobility are welcome, but please consult with the guide beforehand.

What are cancellation policies due to weather?

Trips are weather-dependent; guides will reschedule or refund if conditions are unsafe.

Kennicott Glacier Fly-In Hiking

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Kennicott Glacier Fly-In Hiking experience near McCarthy, Alaska. This trip combines the thrill of scenic helicopter flights with the awe-inspiring beauty of glacier landscapes, making it a perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a unique wilderness adventure. After flying over rugged mountains and pristine wilderness, you'll descend onto the ancient Kennicott Glacier, where a guided hike awaits. Traverse shimmering ice fields, explore crevasse-filled glaciers, and marvel at towering ice formations that seem almost otherworldly. The guides from St. Elias Alpine Guides are experts in navigating these icy realms, ensuring safety while sharing fascinating insights into glacial geology and Alaskan wilderness. This journey offers a rare chance to witness the raw power of nature up close, with panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and wildlife spotting opportunities along the route. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a curious traveler, this trip provides an incredible combination of adventure and natural beauty, leaving you with memories of Alaska's glaciers like no other. Prepare to be inspired by the pristine landscape and the vast, icy wilderness that defines this extraordinary corner of the world.

About St. Elias Alpine Guides

St. Elias Alpine Guides is a guiding company based in McCarthy, Alaska, offering guided adventures throughout Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and surrounding wilderness. The company leads a range of trips including packrafting, multi-day rafting, glacier hiking, ice climbing, fly-in hiking, and private basecamp expeditions. Popular itineraries include Doubtful–Nizina Packrafting, Tebay Lakes Basecamp Packrafting, Chitina River trips, Western Copper River rafting, Raft and Flightsee, Full-Day Glacier Hike on Root Glacier, Skolai Pass fly-in hiking, Bremner Mine basecamp hiking, and multi-day Ice Climbing and Ice Climbing Camp programs.

Trips are available as scheduled group departures or fully private, customizable experiences with options for day trips and multi-day expeditions. Many itineraries accommodate families and groups; for example, Chitina River trips welcome guests ages eight and up and Western Copper River trips can include children as young as three. Several trips conclude with scenic bush plane flights or operate from remote fly-in access points.

St. Elias Alpine Guides emphasizes small-group guiding, route planning, and trip customization to match client skill levels and objectives. Guides provide logistics, gear guidance, and route choices appropriate to each itinerary. Booking information lists fixed departures for some trips and private-date options for others, with clear descriptions of duration and difficulty. The company’s offerings focus on authentic wilderness experiences in McCarthy, Root Glacier, Tebay Lakes, the Copper River corridor, and surrounding Alaskan river systems.

Clients can select multi-day basecamps, day hikes, guided ice-climbing instruction, or combined raft-and-flightsee itineraries to tailor pace, challenges, and family needs. Booking details and gear lists.