Posts Tagged ‘St. Elias Alpine Guides’

I’m just curious. Are you headed to Seward for the big Mt. Marathon race? How about Seldovia, across the bay from Homer? I hear they have a great  parade? Below, our friends Tammy and Alicia were having a snowball fight atop Chilkoot Pass…they celebrated both Independence Day and Canada Day!!

One of my favorite destinations is Dawson City–up in the Yukon. They combine their Canada Day celebration on July 1 with an Independence Day party for the visiting Yankees (we’re everywhere, y’know!).

Other friends of mine always head back to McCarthy, in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Oh–they’re tough, too. They camp out. Here, we camped at the foot of a glacier deep in the park. FUN! Big shout-out to St. Elias Alpine Guides and to Wrangell Mountain Air.

Wherever you go–take some pictures and send me some of the best ones, along with a description of what’s going on.

My wish for July 4 travel? Heck, that’s easy. I wanted a slot to go check out the USS John C. Stennis. My friend Randy got to go spend the night on the ship–he promised to send me some snaps–I’ll post ‘em when I get ‘em.

Don’t be bashful–share some of your great travel experiences with the class. The world wants to know what a great time we’re having in Alaska! Be a real evangelist. It’s fun!!

I ran into Jody Kirkwood of Kennicott Glacier Lodge this afternoon at Moose’s Tooth–our local pizza joint. She and her husband, Rich, are looking forward to a great summer in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. And she’s invited all of you to share the splendor of the park. Here are some of the deals now available:
Kennicott Glacier Lodge: The “Backpacker’s Special” is a great value. Just $79 per person, double. It includes overnight accommodations and breakfast. Wake up in the heart of old town Kennicott–ready for adventure! (more…)

I was on the phone with Rich Kirkwood at Kennicott Glacier Lodge. He’s teamed up with Wrangell Mountain Air and St. Elias Alpine Guides to offer an all-inclusive deal to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. This is an especially good deal if it’s your first time back in the park.

Let me ask you a question: have you been back to Kennicott yet? OMG! What are you waiting for?? Honestly, this is the nation’s largest national park–there’s so much to see and do. VIDEO VIDEO! If you haven’t watched the movies we made out there, check ‘em out here. And here.

Kennicott Glacier Lodge is right in the middle of the park. Let’s go over the details of this great adventure package:

a. First, enjoy three nights at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge (main lodge). (more…)

Let’s take a look at some of the great deals now available in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park!

Kennicott Glacier Lodge: The “Backpacker’s Special” is a great value. Just $79 per person, double. It includes overnight accommodations and breakfast. Wake up in the heart of old town Kennicott–ready for adventure!

Combine your overnight stay with a two-day adventure package from St. Elias Alpine Guides! It includes a half-day glacier hike, tour of Kennicott’s Mill Building, a one-day raft trip and a flightseeing tour over Kennicott and the Root Glacier. Cost is $340 per person. (more…)

Kennicott is one of the wildest places in Alaska you still can drive to! And this package makes it fun!

Remember, the old Kennicott Copper Mine and the company ghost town that surrounds it now is part of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. And this PARK. Wow. It’s the nation’s largest national park and Kennicott Glacier Lodge is right in the middle of it. Let’s go over the details of this great adventure package:

a. First, enjoy three nights at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge (main lodge). I love taking my family here when we have friends visiting! There’s a big wood stove in the library–and plenty of comfy chairs. All meals are included–they’re served family style in the main dining room. You can order a sack lunch if you’re headed out for an adventure. (more…)