Trek Alaska: Iceberg
Lake Loop/Base Camp Trek
Base camping/Day hiking: Glaciers, dramatic
peaks, bears
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Base Camping /
Loop Trip |
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5 days |
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Moderate |
Group Trips:
Custom
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July 25-29, Aug 21-26
(Call
about scheduling other dates) |
| Rates |
| Trek
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$1,595/person |
| Lodging |
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$93/night/person (Double occupancy)
Lodging before/after trek in McCarthy |
| Transportation: |
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$370/person
R/T van transport, Anchorage-McCarthy |
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Iceberg Lake Base camp/Loop Trek
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The Iceberg Lake valley is one of the premier
spots in the park, especially for base camp trips. This area offers
stunning vistas and lots of room to explore. There is a lot of variety of terrain in this region.
Many people set up a base camp at some ponds
near the airstrip. It's a nice spot but a bit too popular for
our tastes. Instead we saddle up the packs and hike a bit down
the valley where we explore a valley glacier before heading further
up a ridge. There are lots of options for places to camp in this
amazing valley, and we try to vary the route each time we visit
the area. The ridge offers lots of great campsites so we try to fnd a new spot every summer.
Usually we spend two nights at our first camp and enjoy the second day hiking withouth the heavy packs. Options for exploring include visiting some nearby lakes, heading up a scramble summit or hiking along the ridge. What we end up doing depends on the interests of the group.
Then we pack it up and move camp to a new spot.
Last summer we discovered a lofty perch high
up on a ridge with a crystal clear melt pond nearby for a water
source. We were day hiking then, but next time we'll bring
the gear and spend a few days at that incredible high camp.
We can customize this trip to your group's interests
and abilities. The best way to get the most out of this awesome
valley is to do a combination loop and base camp trip. Typically
we set up camp for a few days and explore the area before moving
our camp. This combines the best of backpacking and base camping
allowing us to see more variety of terrain without carrying full
packs every day.
Spending five days in this amazng valley is like eating just the frosting off the cake! Indulge yourself.
Contact us if you would like to know more about this trip.
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