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McCarthy · Alaska · United States
Backcountry Skills Seminar
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From $480.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Backpacking in the Alaskan wilderness requires a unique set of skills. There are very few trails in this remote wilderness, and navigation over diverse terrain is often required. You’ll cross glaciers, travel through bear country, and cross rivers. River crossings, with their swift currents and cold water, present one of the most dangerous and underrated challenges for hikers. There are no bridges to carry you over these obstacles, so knowing safe travel techniques is essential. Responsible hikers and backpackers are wise to educate themselves before departing for their trip. Our Backcountry Skills Seminar allows you to learn safe backcountry travel techniques from our professional guides.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Learn essential backcountry travel skills for Alaska’s remote wilderness
- Handson instruction for safe glacier travel and river crossings
- Professionalguided seminar for responsible hikers and backpackers
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
McCarthy
Hiking.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Experienced and knowledgeable guide Private lessons on Alaskan backcountry travel Round-trip transportation!
Not Included
Tips & gratuities Personal gear (see equipment PDF on booking voucher)
What to Bring
Come prepared with your fully packed backpack (see equipment PDF on booking voucher) Snacks Lunch Water for the day Cash for personal use
Meeting & Pickup
12 Kennicott Millsite, McCarthy, AK 99588, United States
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Equipment List What you bring for your backcountry trip is one of the most important parts of your trip planning process! If this is your first time hiking in Alaska, there may be a few extra things you’ll need to pack. Don’t be caught ill-prepared in the backcountry – check out our Alaska Backpacking Equipment List. Carefully curated, each item on this list has a purpose! Here is a link to the equipment PDF: https://www.steliasguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/alaska-backpacking-equipment-list.pdf Please let us know where you are staying so we can provide you with the meeting information
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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