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Plane Access Skiing in Wrangell Wrangell-St Elias Mountains with Wild Alpine and Ultima Thule Outfitters

Fixed wing aircraft enable you to access the seriously deep pockets and hidden stashes in Wrangell-St Elias National Park. Basecamp for exposed wilderness adventure or indulge in Ultima Thule Lodge comforts and cush. Small group size, 3:1 client-to-guide ratio. Spring March – May; Summer June – August 2013

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Premier adventure guides and outfitting service serving Alaska and beyond. Join Wild Alpine for High Adventure in the Last Wild Places.

Journey into the rugged landscape of Cape Horn, the Drake Passage and Antarctica while enjoying the convenience, safety and comfort of the Clipper Adventurer expedition ship. Join an exclusive group of intrepid travelers inspired by the legacy of Antarctic discovery. November 4 – 16, 2013

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Andrew McLean Wilderness Ski Week with Wild Alpine at Ultima Thule Lodge Alaska

“Adventure of a lifetime!” with Mountain Hardwear pro-team athlete and technical equipment designer, Andrew McLean. Five days, six nights at Ultima Thule Lodge; more than 35,000 vertical feet of fully guided, plane-assisted wilderness ski touring. Join us out here. 2014 Dates TBA

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Climb Denali with Wild Alpine and Mountain Trip Alaska

Join Wild Alpine in 2013 to the 20,320′ summit of Denali, North America’s tallest peak. The iconic West Buttress route is modestly technical, but physically and mentally challenging. Many Denali climbers find this to be the most challenging climb they have done in the mountains.

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Learn to ice climb in Alaska with Wild Alpine in Wrangell St Elias National Park McCarthy Kennicott Alaska

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

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Wild Alpine Outfitters Gear Store McCarthy Alaska Wrangell St Elias National Park

Welcome, visitors to McCarthy and Kennecott! Visit our gear shop in the original McCarthy Air log cabin to find new and gently used backcountry essentials from Patagonia, Rab, SmartWool, MSR and other favorite brands.

500 Kennecott Avenue, Downtown McCarthy. Open 7:30am – 7pm seven days a week May 15 – September 15, 2013. Learn More!

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Fly-in Intro to Summer Ice Climbing in Alaska

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Step up your ice climbing adventure with an epic flight seeing tour and tundra landing in Wrangell-St Elias.

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Ski and sail adventure cruise Antarctica with Wild Alpine and Ice Axe Expeditions

Antarctica Adventure Cruise

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Journey into the rugged landscape of Antarctica while enjoying the convenience, safety and comfort of the Clipper Adventurer.

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Climb Denali with Wild Alpine and Mountain Trip Alaska

Climb Denali’s West Buttress

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Denali's West Buttress is the classic climbing objective in North America; first pioneered in 1950 by Bradford Washburn.

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Wilderness Adventure with Wild Alpine at Ultima Thule Lodge in Summer Wrangell St Elias National Park Alaska

Tailor-made at Ultima Thule Lodge

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

May 15 – October 15, 2013

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Glacier hiking in Wrangell St Elias National Park Alaska with Wild Alpine Guides McCarthy Kennicott

1/2 Day Glacier Hike

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

May 15 – September 15, 2013

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Ice climb in Alaska Wrangell St Elias National Park Alaska with Wild Alpine Guides McCarthy Kennicott

Intro to Summer Ice Climbing in Alaska

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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, 2013

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Adventures Mothers and Daughters Featured

Tailor-Made for Mothers and Daughters

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Custom adventures just right for the ladies.

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Expedition logistics and support with Wild Alpine Guides in Wrangell St Elias National Park Alaska

Expedition Support & Logistics

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

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Guided backcountry skiing ski and splitboard touring in Chugach National Forest with Wild Alpine Guides

Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Touring

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Affordable backcountry skiing and riding adventures in Alaska's iconic Chugach Range.

November – March 2013

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Adventure Andrew McLean Wilderness Ski Week Featured

Andrew McLean’s Wilderness Ski Week

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Five days of guided wilderness ski touring with professional ski mountaineer Andrew McLean.

2014 Dates TBA

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Plane access ski touring in Wrangell St Elias National Park Alaska with Wild Alpine Guides and Ultima Thule Outfitters and Lodge

Plane Access Ski & Splitboard Touring

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Enjoy the comforts and unique locale of Ultima Thule Lodge. Six days, five nights, daily wilderness tours.

March – April 2013

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Custom adventures for fathers and sons in Alaska with Wild Alpine Guides Wrangell St Elias National Park and Ultima Thule Outfitters

Discover Wild Alaska: Tailor-made 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 AMGA standards.

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Wild Alpine Gear Shop

Visit Wild Alpine Guides & Outfitters in downtown McCarthy, AK for new and gently used adventure essentials. Rent glacier hiking crampons, mountain bikes, satellite phones and camping gear. McCarthy-Kennecott's only source for Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, SmartWool, Black Diamond, MSR, Made in Alaska artisan apparel and other favorite brands.Interior

Ultima Thule Lodge

Wild Alpine offers unsurpassed adventure in partnership with Alaska's premier wilderness lodge and bush pilots of Ultima Thule Outfitters.

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ProFiles Blog - News & Updates

Wilderness Ski Week 2013 Trip Report

April 11, 2013

Good, stable, safe conditions and a great crew made for a memorable Second Annual Wilderness Ski Wee...

Skiing the Wrangells in March

March 30, 2013

Skiing the Wrangells in March can be some of the best of the season. This year I was joined by a fat...

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What is Antarctica weather like in November?

Antarctica weather is extremely unpredictable. Heavy rainfall is unusual; strong winds are relatively common, so it is important to pack accordingly....

What's the elevation at Ultima Thule Lodge?

Ultima Thule Lodge is situated in the trees along the Chitina River, approximately 1300' above sea level. If you're joining...

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