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Join a private 7-day backpacking journey through the remote Sanford Plateau, where rugged terrains and sweeping vistas create an unforgettable wilderness experience. Discover the wild beauty of Alaska's tundra with expert guides.
Join a private 7-day backpacking journey through the remote Sanford Plateau, where rugged terrains and sweeping vistas create an unforgettable wilderness experience. Discover the wild beauty of Alaska's tundra with expert guides.
Book with St. Elias Alpine Guides
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Operated by St. Elias Alpine Guides · McCarthy, Alaska
challenging.
7 days.
Participants should have good physical condition suited for multi-day backpacking with elevation gains.
Basic fitness and some hiking experience are recommended, but guides tailor the experience for skill levels.
Guided instruction, permits, meals, and camping gear are included; personal gear is the participant's responsibility.
Yes, custom itineraries can be arranged for shorter durations upon request.
Wildlife like marmots, Dall sheep, and eagles are commonly spotted along the trail.
Cell service is limited; plan accordingly for safety and navigation.
Guides are trained for wilderness first aid, and emergency protocols are in place for remote locations.
Sanford Plateau was formed over millions of years through glacial and tectonic activity, and has been a traditional hunting ground for indigenous peoples.
All trips follow strict Leave No Trace principles to minimize environmental impact and preserve this pristine landscape.
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.
Book with St. Elias Alpine Guides