KENAI ALPINE TRAVERSE
Pristine Mountain Backpacking Adventure in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
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Kenai Alpine Traverse
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PLEASE NOTE: This tour regularly sells out… We highly recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid missing out!
Details
Price
$1,997 per person, plus tax
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Meeting/End Location
11724 Seward Hwy, Suite A, Seward, AK 99664
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Max Group Size
12 guests / tour
*4 person minimum is required per tour
Ages
Minimum age requirement of 12 years old
Tour Location
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Highlights
- Epic 4-day mountain backpacking experience deep into the Kenai Mountains
- Experience the finest tundra and mountain hiking on the Kenai Peninsula
- Discover interesting stories, local history and wildlife facts from your friendly guide
- Stunning wildlife, crusher routes, and fresh mountain air
Difficulty
This tour is rated as Strenuous (to Extreme)
What’s Included
- Accommodations – 3 nights tent accommodations
- Professional Backpacking Guides
- Round-trip ground transportation from Seward
- Round-trip boat transportation
- Expedition-grade tents
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow
- Gathering tent
- All meals
- Cooking equipment, eating utensils, food bowl, and hot drink mug
- Water filtration equipment and storage
- Beverages – water, tea, coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider, lemonade
- Guides prepare and cook all meals
- Packing list
What’s Not Included
- Personal gear, and clothing
- Backpack (we have rental backpacks available)
- Gratuities for your guide
Important Notes
- Please arrive 60 minutes early to check-in and get set up
- There are no bathrooms in the backcountry, so bathroom breaks are done nature-style
- You must be able to walk on uneven, soft, steep, and slippery terrain for up to 5+ miles per day
- Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
What to Bring
- Bring snacks, and a water bottle (water can be refilled at camp)
- Backpack 60-80 liters (rental packs available at checkout)
- Sturdy well broken-in hiking boots or hiking shoes
- Waterproof rain jacket & rain pants required
- Bring layers, dress for current weather conditions
- Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any personal items
- Cash or Venmo for guide gratuities (recommended)
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation up to 30 days in advance
- Tours run rain or shine
Important…
While we do accept last-minute bookings, our tours regularly sell out. To get your preferred choice and to avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.
Overview
There is just no other way to say it… you haven’t truly experienced living until you’ve ventured into the backcountry of the Kenai Mountains! This place is truly magical. We designed this 4-day backpacking experience to hit the highlights and fully immerse you into the natural rhythm of the backcountry. Stare in wonder at the beautiful vista that go on for hundreds of miles. Check. Feel the fresh mountain breeze in your hair as you stand on top of the highest peak. Check. A friendly, local guide to share stories, point out amazing views, and guide you through your backcountry journey. Check, check, and check. With a fully immersive backcountry experience and an unbeatable price – it’s time you knocked this iconic Alaskan experience off your bucket list.
Small Groups & Cozy Camps
In contrast to crowded roadside tours in Alaska, our expeditions get way out there, and limited to 12 guests. Bottom line? A more intimate experience with everything from mountains, tundra, and amazing vistas.
See What Most Are Missing
While the majority of visitors stay on the pavement and pathways, you’ll get to experience the picturesque backcountry, an array of wildlife, and stunning vistas completely inaccessible by car.
Award-Winning Guides
Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, your experienced and friendly guide will share stories, local history, wildlife facts, and answer any questions you have throughout the tour.
For Visitors & Locals Alike
Whether you’re here for the first time, hosting visitors, or looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, our backcountry adventures are fun, thrilling, and offer unforgettable experiences of our beautiful backyard.
Itinerary
DAY 1:
- 7:00am check-in and get set up at our Seward office
- Breakfast items and refreshments at our office
- 9:00am approx 1.5 hour drive to Skilak Lake
- Boat transportation across this massive turquoise-colored glacial lake
- Hiking up the mountain to the first camp, lunch on the trail or in the alpine
- Set up camp and get situated
- Dinner and revelry
DAY 2:
- Coffee is up at 6:15am
- Breakfast in the gathering tent 7-8am
- Pack up camp, hiking all day to a new camp location, lunch in the tundra
- Peak bagging, ridge hiking, Alaska mountain hiking at its finest
- Set up camp and get situated
- Dinner and revelry
- Evening hike to catch a great view or look for wildlife
DAY 3:
- Coffee is up at 6:15am
- Breakfast in the gathering tent 7-8am
- Pack up camp, hiking all day to a new camp location, lunch in the tundra
- Peak bagging, ridge hiking, Alaska mountain hiking at its finest
- Set up camp and get situated
- Dinner and revelry
- Evening hike to catch a great view or look for wildlife
DAY 4:
- Coffee is up at 6:15am
- Breakfast in the gathering tent 7-8am
- Pack up camp, last chance to soak in the mountain vibes
- Hike down the mountain to the lakeshore, lunch in the tundra or on the trail
- Boat transportation back across the lake
- 3pm transport back to Seward, arrival ~5pm
*The accompanying itinerary is the schedule we intend to follow. However, this is Alaska, and our trips may deviate as written on this page or in any documentation we publish. This can be as a result of weather conditions, group preference, safety considerations, or unforeseeable circumstances. Therefore expect the unexpected, and prepare to be flexible.
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