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On July 4th, 2012 celebrate the spirit of independence with an epic half day flight seeing safari PLUS glacier landing, guided glacier hike and gourmet picnic on the ice! Join legendary pilot Paul Claus aboard his de Havilland Turbine Otter for this exclusive, one-of-a-kind extravaganza!

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Spend five days with Wild Alpine guides exploring authentic outposts McCarthy, Kennecott and the wilds beyond. Customized for you, this vacation package is a multi-sport adventure in true Alaskan style – hike on a glacier, learn to ice climb, fly high in your private airplane. Book June 2012 and save!

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Learn to hike and ice climb on a glacier! Enjoy a guided walking tour of World Heritage Site, Kennecott Copper Corporation, then scramble onto the ice exploring caves, blue pools, waterfalls and moulins. Peek into the science of glaciology, Alaska’s entrepreneurial origins, and the sport of high alpine climbing!

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Alaskan Hat-trick – Trek, Raft, Fish

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Deep valleys, rivers that run red with salmon, spectacular wildlife and local culture among endless mountains.

June 15 – September 31, 2012

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Deluxe Wrangell Mountain Flight Tour

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On July 4th, 2012 celebrate the spirit of independence with an epic flightseeing, glacier hiking & picnic extravaganza!

July 4, 2012

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Summer at Ultima Thule Lodge

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Land remote beyond reckoning; beyond the borders of the known world. Wild, unpeopled and free.

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1/2 Day Root Glacier Hike

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Visitors to McCarthy and Kennecott are just steps away from hiking adventures on the Root Glacier.

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Full Day Root Glacier Hike & Ice Climb

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Visitors to McCarthy and Kennecott are just steps away from ice climbing adventures on the Root Glacier.

May 15 – September 15

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Custom Adventures for Mothers & Daughters

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Custom adventures just right for the ladies.

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Expeditions: Field Support & Logistics

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Coordinating an Alaskan expedition can be challenging, let us set you up for success.

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Summer Mountaineering: Mount Blackburn

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16,390 ft; 4995m Blackburn is the highest peak in Alaska’s Wrangell Mountains.

April – August

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Explore Authentic Alaska: Kennecott, McCarthy & the Mountain Kingdom

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Authentic outpost exploration highlighting the best of McCarthy, Kennecott and the wilds beyond. Five day custom getaways from...

May 15 – September 15

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Discover Wild Alaska: Custom Safari

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Celebrate your anniversary, graduation, or special occasion with extraordinary adventure.

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Our Commitment

Wild Alpine is founded on a mission to provide the highest standard of mountain guiding and wilderness training available in Alaska. We are mountaineers, skiers and splitboarders, educators, world travelers. Wild Alpine pros are trained and/or certified by accredited institutions including the American Mountain Guides Association. Their skills meet or exceed industry standards set by the AMGA.

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Recent Blog Posts

MH2012: Ski Mountaineering in Denali National Park Recap

May 8, 2012

By Tyler Reid of Pacific Alpine Guides In late April, I went to Alaska to guide a 6 day ski mount...

SMG0412 Dispatch: Plane-Assisted Skiing at Ultima Thule Lodge

May 3, 2012

Yesterday, AMGA/UAIGM Guide Howie Schwartz and two guests - Louise and Taylor - headed to Ultima Thu...

MH2012: Audio Dispatch II

May 3, 2012

"Hi, this is Tom reporting from the Mountain House in the Don Sheldon Amphitheater having a fantasti...

Recently Asked

Is there a gear shop in McCarthy or Kennecott?

Yes! The McCarthy Turntable Gear Exchange is McCarthy and Kennecott's very own gear shop. Opening May 15 for the 2012...

How do I get to McCarthy?

From Anchorage, visitors to McCarthy and Kennecott generally take a shuttle or rental vehicle to Chitina, where the paved road...

Are there fees for entering Denali National Park?

Yes, there is a $10 per person park entrance fee, which is good for 7 days in the park. Those...

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