What: One of the most iconic backpacking trips in the state, traversing between Girdwood and Eagle River. 26 miles with 3300 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed once enough snow has melted and before the late season snow sets in, between July and September. Total hike time can vary…
What: One of the most popular experiences in the state that involves driving / taking a bus on a 90 mile dirt road into the deep wilderness of Denali National Park. When to go: Ideally accessed while the season is open during June to September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ogwDifDmZj5MxSeg6 Tips: The most popular &…
What: A beautiful tidewater glacier in Kenai Fjords national park, worth checking out on a boat tour leaving from Seward. While most people take the tour as far as Bear or Ailaik glacier, the Northwestern Fjord tour is the farthest tour offered by boat operators. This makes it a longer ride, but there’s a lot…
What: An incredible winter fatbike ride to an active glacier lake located in the Mat-su area. It is a 20+ mile ride including a river crossing and is definitely rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak snow months between January and April. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/1gJmQnC9HkH5Gjgv7 Tips: You’ll definitely want…
What: A straight up hike with incredible rewarding views of the Kenai Lake and River located in Cooper Landing. 5 miles with 2400 ft of elevation gain rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Total hike should take roughly 4 hours. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/6aeoURjKMw59LPHR7Alltrails…
What: Mt. Ripinski is one of the most stunning hikes in all of southeast alaska offering uninterrupted views of Haines and the glacier carved valleys around. At 3000+ ft of elevation gain and 10 miles of hiking, the trail is rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June…