Photo Credit: St. Elias Alpine Guides

For a truly unique ice climbing experience in Alaska, head to McCarthy-Kennecott in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Just a short hike from the historic Kennecott Mine, the Root Glacier offers stunning blue ice walls ideal for beginner to intermediate climbers. Guided glacier hikes and climbing tours make this remote destination one of Alaska’s best-kept adventure secrets—blending history, scenery, and adrenaline in one unforgettable trip.

Day Tours & Attractions

Season: May 23 – Sept 7 $115+ per person 3 hrs - Full-day

A third of Wrangell — St. Elias Nation­al Park is cov­ered in glacial ice, mak­ing it one of the eas­i­est places to access a glac­i­er in Alas­ka. Strap on the pro­vid­ed cram­pons and explore the stun­ning fea­tures of the glac­i­er with expert guid­ance — rivers and water­falls, crevass­es and blue pools wait to be dis­cov­ered. Or, take on the chal­lenge of scal­ing the dra­mat­ic icy walls of a glac­i­er on an ice climb­ing trip.

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