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Take on the Mt. Drum Expedition in Alaska for an expert-led 10-day climbing adventure. Experience glacier travel and alpine thrills in the stunning Wrangell Mountains.
Take on the Mt. Drum Expedition in Alaska for an expert-led 10-day climbing adventure. Experience glacier travel and alpine thrills in the stunning Wrangell Mountains.
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Operated by St. Elias Alpine Guides · McCarthy, Alaska
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.
difficult.
10 days.
Participants should be in excellent physical condition with strong endurance and stamina for backcountry alpine climbing.
Intermediate mountaineering experience is recommended, including basic use of crampons and ice axes.
The expedition is physically challenging, requiring excellent fitness and endurance for multi-day glacier travel and technical ascents.
Yes, all meals are included and designed to provide sufficient calories for sustained energy on the mountain.
St. Elias Alpine Guides equip the team with necessary ropes and training to perform crevasse rescues if needed.
Summer months offer the most favorable weather and longer daylight hours for climbing.
Mt. Drum is in a remote part of the Wrangell Mountains; access involves travel from McCarthy with limited nearby facilities.
Mt. Drum is part of the Wrangell volcanic range, significant for its geological activity and native Alaskan heritage.
Guides promote leave-no-trace ethics to protect fragile alpine ecosystems and support local conservation efforts.
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.
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