What prior climbing experience is required for the Mt. Drum Expedition?

Intermediate mountaineering experience is recommended, including basic use of crampons and ice axes.

How physically demanding is the climb?

The expedition is physically challenging, requiring excellent fitness and endurance for multi-day glacier travel and technical ascents.

Are meals provided during the expedition?

Yes, all meals are included and designed to provide sufficient calories for sustained energy on the mountain.

What safety measures are in place for crevasse rescue?

St. Elias Alpine Guides equip the team with necessary ropes and training to perform crevasse rescues if needed.

When is the best season to climb Mt. Drum?

Summer months offer the most favorable weather and longer daylight hours for climbing.

How remote is the expedition location?

Mt. Drum is in a remote part of the Wrangell Mountains; access involves travel from McCarthy with limited nearby facilities.

Mt. Drum Expedition: Climbing Alaska’s Wrangell Peaks

Discover the thrill of scaling Mt. Drum on this immersive 10-day climbing expedition in the heart of Alaska’s Wrangell Mountains. Led by the expert guides at St. Elias Alpine Guides, this adventure is tailored for intermediate climbers eager to hone their mountaineering skills while surrounded by dramatic glaciers, rugged terrain, and sweeping panoramic views. The journey challenges participants with technical climbs and glacier navigation, balanced by the unmatched beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Beyond the physical accomplishment, climbers experience an intimate connection to one of North America’s most remote mountain ranges. From glacier crossings to summit pushes, every step is a blend of adrenaline and awe. Camp beneath crisp, star-studded skies and awaken to pristine landscapes that few have witnessed. This expedition also provides valuable training, ensuring climbers improve their safety techniques and climbing confidence for future alpine pursuits. Whether you’re aiming to add a majestic peak to your climbing résumé or simply eager to explore wild Alaska’s vastness, Mt. Drum offers a perfect blend of challenge, beauty, and expert guidance.

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.