Embark on a transformative 5-day/4-night adventure to the largest national park in the United States. Our itinerary includes 2-nights at a historic lodge near the northern boundary of Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve and a 3-day/2-night backpacking excursion. Most of our hike will take place in alpine tundra, providing spectacular panoramic views, marmot sightings, and wildflowers (if conditions permit). If we're lucky we'll be able to spot caribou and dall sheep during our journey.

Participants will have the opportunity to connect with the wilderness of the last frontier and learn along the way. 

Participants should have the ability to carry 25-40lbs. across uneven terrain. Hikers will sleep two to a three-person tent unless single tent accommodation is requested. Meals during backcountry travel will generally be dehydrated, packaged meals (this helps reduce pack weight). We can accommodate most dietary requests and restrictions.

This is moderately challenging to strenuous trip for most hikers. Participants can expect to hike 6-9 miles per day with an elevation gain and/or loss of up to 3,000 feet.

You can check out our backpacking route here. Please note this itinerary is subject to change while in the field. The intended route is a ‘route’ not a maintained trail.

Total hiking distance: About 24 miles, expect to hike 6-9 miles per day, off-trail

Total elevation: Gain of about 3,000' and loss of about 3,000'

Max elevation: About 6,000'

What we'll see:

This is an incredible backcountry route that crosses a 6,000 foot pass and connects the Lost and Trail Creek drainages. Most of the trip will take place along gravel bars and alpine tundra. Expect to get wet feet, to navigate canyon obstacles, and to learn some route-finding skills along the way. 

Owners Michael and Victoria Rego have been pouring their heart and soul into Wrangell Mountain Wilderness Lodge since 2018. Michael is a lifelong rural Alaskan whose experience and appreciation for this place runs deep, from helping his dad grow summer gardens above the Copper River every year and riding his bike down to hook into the legendary king salmon, he has spent countless hours on the land and enjoys sharing what he has learned with friends and travelers. He is also the engineer behind this operation and ensures reliable, continuous heat, power, water, and connectivity year-round. Victoria achieved her lifelong dream of working as an archaeologist in Alaska nearly 20 years ago and has called the place home ever since. Together, they are raising their children in one of the most beautiful wild places on earth, where the labors of their hands provide sustenance year-round and make this unique opportunity for guests possible.

Located in the remote northern Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve, our working family lodge is a warm, friendly home away from home. Enjoy authentic Alaskan hospitality in this transformative national park setting with comfortable, fully-plumbed guest cabins and yurts, along with locally-sourced and wild-harvested cuisine. Our off-grid operation is sustainability in practice - from our solar panels and windmill to renewable heat sources and locally/ wild-harvested ingredients.  

Payment details:

* To secure your reservation, a $500 deposit is due upon booking. Reservations will not be confirmed until a deposit has been applied towards the trip.

* At 60 days prior to departure, 50% of the remaining balance will be due.

* At 30 days prior to departure, the remaining balance will be due.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations made

* More than 45 days before the start date, receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee

* Less than 45 days before the start date, receive no refund.

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Live here in Alaska? We offer a reduced rate for locals and Adventure Club members; however, we realize trip fees can sometimes be a barrier to participation. If you're a local interested in applying for a scholarship, you can do so here.