Denali Unexplored Basecamp Hiking In… (trip)
Denali Unexplored Basecamp Hiking In Denali National Park
- Anchorage
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,899* per person | 4 Days | June-September |
| Simple accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Alaska Alpine Adventures | 8 people max | |
Denali is America’s quintessential National Park. With over 6 million wild acres, the tallest peak in North America, and countless rivers and glaciers, Denali National Park lives up to this title as America’s crown jewel. While most visitors experience the park via its main northern corridor, the Denali Park Road, the south side of the park sees little annual visitation and remains completely road-less and virtually unexplored.
Accessing the park by bush plane, your first treat will be a phenomenal flight around the Ruth Gorge and Mt. McKinley. You’ll then spend 4-days and 3-nights camping and hiking Denali’s wild side from the comfort of our wilderness basecamp situated on the edge of the mighty Ruth Glacier. This exclusive wilderness camp, on the shore of a small lake, puts you right in the epicenter of the Alaska Range and in a place where you will feel humbled by the scale and majesty of Denali National Park.Loading map, please wait...
Locations visited/nearby
North, Alaska, United States
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3 testimonials about the provider, Alaska Alpine Adventures:
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Reviewer: Caroline Seaman
"The scenery and routes were gorgeous – we loved the area. Food was fantastic and far exceeded our expectations. Guides were extremely knowledgeable and fun to travel with.”"
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Reviewer: Augie Spagnola
"This was a great trip, it truly exceeded my expectations."
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Reviewer: John Wargo
“As a seasoned backpacker worldwide, I would rate this trip as a once in a lifetime experience! I’ve never had better food in the field. Great weather, spectacular scenery. Overall – outstanding!”
Itinerary
Day 1: This morning, we’ll make our way to Lake Hood
Seaplane Base, the busiest float-plane airport on earth, where, after a
short orientation and gear check, we’ll board a floatplane bound for
the Denali National Park and our home for the next 3 nights. This 1.5
hour scenic flight will take us over alpine tundra, braided rivers, and
cascading waterfalls; past Mt. Mckinley, the highest peak in North
America; and finally down through the mighty Great Gorge of the Ruth
Glacier, the deepest trench on earth! Our skilled bush pilot will then
take us down to a small lake nestled in a cleft between the Ruth and
Tokositna Glaciers, where we will unload our gear on a small beach and
then wave the airplane goodbye. We’ll set up camp on the lake, enjoy
our first wilderness lunch, bask in the newfound solitude, and then take
an afternoon hike. Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day
2: The options are staggering! With almost unlimited daylight,
we’ll head for the tundra hills above camp, destined for magnificent
views of the Backside Glacier, Ruth Glacier, and if weather permits,
“The Great One,” 20,320 foot Mount McKinley. On today’s hike, you’ll
learn in practice the skills necessary to hike off-trail in the Alaska
wilderness – including reading a topographic map, choosing the best
route, using trekking poles, and traveling efficiently. After a full day
of exploration, we’ll tally our wildlife and mountain peak sightings as
we enjoy a filling meal in the wilderness. All meals included.
Day
3: After a hearty breakfast, we’ll grab our day-packs and
again head out in search of adventure in Denali. Today, we’ll make our
way up onto the Backside Glacier. In all likelihood, this will be your
first time hiking on a glacier, and you’ll quickly understand why this
area draws mountaineers from all over the world. While not at all
technical, your trek on the ice will give you the chance to learn
firsthand the glacial features of this frozen river of ice, the valley
that bears the scars of thousands of years of glacial activity, and the
more recent visual indications of climate change on the Alaska
landscape. All meals Included.
Day 4:
As the float plane descends on the Lake, we’ll depart knowing that this
amazing place has made a lasting impact on our souls. We’ll return to
Anchorage by early afternoon. Breakfast & Lunch included.
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