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Itinerary

Explore the Blue Pools, Moulins, Crevasses and rolling Ice of the Root Glacier accompanied by one of our local, knowledgeable guides. Well studied in glaciology and geology, our guides will bring you on a glacier hike adventure in one of the earth’s most dynamic landscapes. Outfitted with a pair of crampons and a pre-trip orientation, we’ll shuttle you from our shop in McCarthy 5 miles up the road up to historic Kennecott.

Our glacier hike begins in historic Kennecott where your guide explains the buildings and history of the purest copper ever found on Earth. Your guides “insider” knowledge will help to illuminate the stories that once unfolded here.

From Kennecott it is a two mile trek along the well-marked glacier trail. Check out wild-flowers, maybe taste a few of the Alaska Berries along the way. The roughly 2 mile hike from bus depot to white ice provides for great photo ops and stops along the way. Your guide will offer a immersive interpretive tour of glacier, alpine mountains and the creatures that roam here. Spend a few hours circling moulins, traversing fields of ice & basking in the beauty of blue pools, ice-falls & soaring mountains.

Stop At:

• McCarthy River Tours & Outfitters, McCarthy, Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve, AK
• Root Glacier Trail, Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve, AK

• Local guide
• Private tours
• Crampons
• Trekking Poles (by request)
• Private transportation

• Lunch or Snacks
• Water Bottle
• Sturdy Hiking Shoes or Boots
• Sunglasses & Sunscreen (Even if it is Cloudy!)
• Rain Gear (Top & Bottom)
• Backpack
• Camara
• Lightweight Gloves
• A Tip for your Guide! (10-20% of trip cost is recommended)

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum age is 8 years
• Dress code is outdoors ready, participants should bring sunglasses, gloves and rain gear and dress appropriately for the temperature.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.