Step into the Last Frontier, a wild region surrounded by turquoise fjords and blanketed in lush forests and massive glaciers. Explore the Chugach Mountains’ mossy alpine meadows and spruce and birch forests. Ice climb and zip line down the impressive Matanuska Glacier. Discover where the LionsHead River got its name as you negotiate its continuous whitewater. Backpack through the Talkeetna Mountains, where the mountains start green and lush before transforming into jagged peaks. Navigate the bluest-green water you’ve ever laid eyes on while sea kayaking the Prince William Sound. Finish your trip with a backpack in Denali National Park, home to North America’s highest peak and one of the most diverse landscapes in the world.
Alaska Expedition
Enroll NowAlaska Expedition
Destination
Alaska
Current Grades
10th-12th
Meeting Place
Arrive and depart
Anchorage, AK (ANC)
Itinerary
Backpack in Chugach National Forest
For four days, refresh your backpacking skills as you set out on perhaps the most scenic hike in the entire range: Crow Pass (which follows the original Iditarod Trail). You and your group will pass over glaciers, through mine ruins and wildflower fields, and beside waterfalls. You may see moose, caribou, goats, and other wildlife native only to this subarctic region. Prepare to glissade down a snowfield!
Ice climb and zipline on the Matanuska Glacier
One of our students’ favorite activities: Spend three days learning how to ice climb on this massive glacier. Learn how to ascend steep walls with ice tools and crampons, and pose for a photo op at the top of each climb. You may even get up close and personal with a crevasse! On the third day, descend through the valley on a 200-foot-high, quarter-mile-long zipline.
Dates and Prices
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Departure Day
25/06/20
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Return Day
24/07/20
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Price
$5,995
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Availability
Closed
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Departure Day
09/07/20
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Return Day
07/08/20
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Price
$5,995
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Availability
Closed
Departure Day | Return Day | Price | Availability |
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06/25/20
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07/24/20
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$5,995
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closed
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07/09/20
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08/07/20
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$5,995
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closed
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Alaska Expedition 2 2020 is currently full; please submit an online application or call us at 888-954-5555 to be added to the waitlist.
Included in Tuition:
- All meals
- Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack, and all group gear
- Guided activities
Not Included in Tuition:
- Airfare to and from
- Trip insurance
- Personal clothing and items (see our packing list here)
Activities
Backpacking
Sea Kayaking
Ice Climbing
Whitewater Rafting
Trip Instructors
Alaska Expedition 1
Reviews
There’s no greater gift for teenagers today than sending them to Adventure Treks. Being unplugged from social media and society’s pressures is good for the soul. Simultaneously being immersed in the incredible outdoors with amazing people from around the country is even better. Add amazing instructors and… boom! “Intentional” is the word I usually find myself using to describe AT. Just about anyone can make a nice website and throw in some quotations about current research that sound smart, but you guys walk the talk. The work you do is real and deep and important on so many levels.
It was Sabrina who decided all things Adventure Treks. We support it because we love how it empowers her and enables her to see life beyond our “concrete jungle.” There is no substitute for this experience. AT allows Sabrina to experience the outdoors in all its glory while actually learning about self-reliance, planning, leadership, team goals, and so much more. Most important, it’s all done without electronics! And someone is always there in the office to answer any questions and/or concerns.
I asked our daughter if she should consider a college prep summer program. Her answer was, “how many kids my age have climbed Mt. Shasta?” She was right—her four summer experiences at Adventure Treks have given her such confidence and resiliency, something no college prep can even try to imitate. AT has given her lifetime friendships that will define her life’s path.
My son returned because he loved the first two trips he took—he loved the activities, the challenges, and especially the community and friends he made. Even though Hudson was pushed harder than he ever has been in his life this year in Alaska, he loved it. The community was his favorite part of AT—the shared experience has made for incredibly close friendships. His least favorite part is that it’s over.
My son loves the community and activities of the trips. We love the experience it gives him: being part of a small community that relies on each other to accomplish tasks, overcome challenges, and create and keep a positive and fun environment. And it’s all face-to-face—no electronics! Your levels of service, organization, communication, etc. are so amazing—thank you for setting the bar so high. And thanks for making yet another Adventure Treks a trip of a lifetime. It’s amazing to me that after each trip, Casey says it was the best on yet! Kudos to you all for achieving this!