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Ice Climbing on Root Glacier

Guided glacier adventure while visiting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park from McCarthy and Kennicott.

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Day Tour Details

What's Included:
  • Guide services
  • Crampons and all ice climbing gear
  • All taxes and fees
What's Not Included:

Meals and gratuities.

Physical Activity: Must be able to hike about 5-6 miles on uneven terrain. The last ¼ mile of the trail to / from the glacier has deteriorated in recent years and could have loose rock, exposed ice, loose rock over ice, or steep terrain. While no previous climbing experience is necessary, you must be physically capable of climbing up to 75ft on vertical ice at one time.
Required at Booking: Date of birth.
Special Terms: The tour is not suitable for young children (see under "Physical Activity" for more details).

Our day tour on day 2 was excellent, and turned into a private tour just as scheduled. Later that same night we were taken to a stop to wait and see if the lights appeared and they did! What a treat! We decided to stay an extra day and enjoy snowmobiling and... Read more  

Diana | Tripadvisor