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Taking a break at the edge of the Bremner Glacier on the Seven Pass Route.
In this issue:
> Featured Trek: Seven Pass Route
Summer will be here soon and we are already gearing up for our guests this summer. I just got back from a quick trip to McCarthy and was surprised at how much snow is on the ground there. But don't worry - it will melt out before you arrive. For a bit more about the trip to McCarthy check out the latest entry on our new blog!
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Everyone is looking to stretch their vacation dollars this summer so Trek Alaska is offering a limited-time discount of 15% off regular prices on selected treks. To receive the discount reservations must be finalized by May 5 and discounts apply to new bookings only.
Discounts on Selected Group Treks!
If you're traveling solo or with one other person then you should join one of our scheduled group trips. We are offering a 15% discount off our regular prices for the following group trips:
Donoho Lakes: June 10-13, 21-25
Pyramid Peak: July 15-21
Seven Pass: August 5-12
Skolai Pass: August 9-13
Discounts on Custom/Private Treks
If you have your own group of 3 or more people we are offering a 15% discount off our regular prices! The discount applies to certain time slots in the 2009 schedule. Discount applies to new bookings only.
June 14-20
July 9-30
August 16-31
Featured Trip: Seven Pass Route
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Lakeside camp on the Seven Pass Trek |
I call this one our Alaska sampler trek because it includes such a nice variety of terrain. Each valley and pass is something new and different.
We start off by flying into Iceberg Lake and a lot of folks comment that the flight into the backcountry is one of the highlights of the trek. You'll understand why as we fly over huge glaciers and towering ridges that just seem to go on forever.
Once the whole group is on the ground at Iceberg we head west down the valley that is still being vacated by a glacier. After lunch we strap on the crampons and get out on the ice and explore the fascinating world of glaciers. A bit more hiking beyond the glacier and we make our first camp.
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As soon as we pass beyond the glacier everything changes and things get really green. Then it's up to our first pass which features an amazing viewpoint overlooking the Bremner glacier and the next day's journey.
Once passed the Bremner glacier we leave behind the world of ice as we continue on our way through a rich and verdant valley. And then again it all changes as we go up and over a pass that offers a rocky lunar landscape.
And it just keeps changing. We get to experience a lot of beautiful country and a lot of different terrain on this exciting and challenging 8 day trek. We pretty frequently spot bears on the route too so that's another plus as are the lovely lakes that we get to camp near at times.
If you would like more information on this trip, visit the web page or email me for a copy of the itinerary. Check the calendar for availability of scheduled group trips.
Up close with the Russell glacier on the Skolai Pass trek.
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And that's it for this month. If you're still thinking about a trek this summer then give us a call soon and let us help plan your Alaskan Adventure.
Till next time... happy trails!
Trip Matrix
| Easier to Moderate | Moderate to Strenuous |
Strenuous | Most Challenging |
Steamboat Hills |
Iceberg Lake |
Seven Pass Pyramid Peak |
Wrangell/Skyscraper |
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