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Backpacking Trips

Backpacking trips are point-to-point routes where we fly-in to a backcountry airstrip then hike to a different strip for the return flight. You should have some backpacking experience before taking on one of these. Usually we move camp everyday so you need to be able to carry a load and meet challenges along the way.

Goat Trail

Goat Trail (Skolai Pass to Wolverine) Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack Trip
7 days trekking
July 23-29
$3195.00/person
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Unique Alaska high country backpacking route with amazing views, waterfalls, hanging glaciers…Our #1 trip for spotting wildlife including black and brown bears, dall sheep, mountain goats and caribou. Those with an interest in Alaska geology will love this trip - geodes, fossils and more abound.

Seven Pass

Seven Pass Route (Iceberg to Bremner) Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack Trip
8 days trekking
Aug 23-30
$3275.00/person
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This is our ultimate Alaskan sampler trek with a lot of variety over the route. Terrain runs from glaciers to verdant valleys to high lonesome passes. If you think you will only go on one Alaska backpacking trip, this one should be on the short list.

Allie's Alpine Traverse

Allie’s Alpine Traverse (Allie’s Valley to Bremner) Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack Trip
7 days trekking
July 12-18
$3195.00/person
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High alpine lakes, lush green valleys and views that change every day make this one of our top routes. Many folks find this the perfect mix of challenge and reward. It will test you at times but it doesn't go over the top into extreme challenge.

Alpine Gold Miners

Alpine Gold Miners Trek - Pyramid Peak Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack, Easy Logistics Trip
7 days trekking
Aug 23-29
$3195.00/person
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Guide's Choice!  This trip is a consistent favorite with our guides. Remote Alaskan adventure with amazing ridge walks, stunning views of snow covered peaks near and far plus a bit of gold mining history. Trek Alaska pioneered this route and it is very lightly travelled. If you seek solitude this is the one!

Lake Clark Alpine

Lake Clark Alpine Trek Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack Trip
6 days trekking
July 6-11
$3595.00/person
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Alpine route through amazing Alaska lake country in the heart of Lake Clark National Park. This is a lake to lake backpacking trip with the added bonus of opportunities to fish at the lakes along the way. Trip originates with flight out of Anchorage so the day we depart is same day we start backpacking in this Alaska gem of a park. Challenging at times but overall not in the overly challenging range.

Arrigetch Peaks - Gates of the Arctic

Arrigetch Peaks - Gates of the Arctic Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack Trip
8 days treking
July 21-30
$5395.00/person
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Explore one of the most stunning spots in Gate of the Arctic National Parlk in the heart of Alaska’s Brooks Range. The Arrigetch Peaks will leave a lasting impression. A challenging backpacking trip so you need to be ready. The payoff for the rugged hiking terrain is the chance to get up close to the unique granite spires of the Arrigetch bowl.

Talkeetna Mts High Country

Talkeetna  Mountains High Country Alaska Hiking Trip
Loop/mini-backpack, Point-to-point Backpack, Easy Logistics Trip
6 Days Backcountry
Call for Dates
$3395.00/person
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Great Alaska backpacking trip with moderate terrain and easy logistics. Trip departs out of Anchorage and has you in the backcounty by lunch same day! Reasonable cost and  solitude on this backpacking trip in a seldom visited part of Alaska!

Wrangell/Skyscraper

Mt. Wrangell/Skyscraper Traverse Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack Trip
10 Days Trekking
Call about dates
$3995.00/person
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An extremely challenging Alaska backpacking trip recommended only for those with extensive backpacking experienced including experience on Alaskan routes. Very rugged and steep terrain but the reward is the chance to see Alaskan country that only a handful have travelled. One of the only routes that passes through the rugged Wrangell range. A great capper to a wilderness travel career.

Denali S.P. - Kesugi Ridge

Kesugi Ridge Alaska Hiking Trip
Point-to-point Backpack Trip
4 days trekking
Call for dates
$2395.00/person
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Shorter, closer to Anchorage - ridge walk with awesome Denali views! Great for those not looking for a hard core Alaska trip. We do backpack most days on this trip but once we hump it up the ridge the terrain eases back a bit. Good for fit beginners.