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The view from the deck at Kennicott Glacier Lodge

Flying over Nizina River with Wrangell Mountain Air

Don’t miss the chance to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. From Anchorage, it’s a five-hour drive to Chitina. From there, you can fly with Wrangell Mountain Air to McCarthy. Or, drive s-l-o-w-l-y on the McCarthy Road the final 60 miles to the parking lot.

Walk across the Kennicott River bridge, where Kennicott’s shuttle will pick you up for the ride up the hill to the lodge. You’ll drive through McCarthy–which is DEFINITELY worth a visit during your stay. See the museum and learn more about the history of the old mining district.

The 14-story Mill Building at Kennicott

Once at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge, you’ll look out over the glacier to the other side of the valley. The mountains are spectacular! Start planning your excursions right away, including a tour of the old Mill Building. Sign up for a hike on the glacier (your guide will provide crampons and basic training). Or, strike out on your own to hike up to one of the old mining camps (Bonanza Mine or Erie Mine).

Kennicott Glacier Lodge is right on “Main Street”. The “bed and breakfast” package includes accommodations in the main lodge with a shared bath/shower down the hall. The cost is $79 per person per night–and it includes a delicious breakfast. You can order a bag lunch to take with you on your adventures. Toss it in the backpack and off you go!

Take a flightseeing tour with Wrangell Mountain Air. You can choose from an extensive air tour–or pick a place in the park to go hiking–and Wrangell Mountain Air can pick you up after a few hours in the park!

It’s a great way to get a bird’s-eye-view of the Kennicott area, as well as some up-close views of awesome glaciers which surround it!

Make plans now to visit Kennicott, in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Call (907)258-2350.

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…)