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Alpine Classic Trek
Anchorage,
United States
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Overview
Duration
5h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridge lines defining the landscape. Imagine pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel. If you have never seen alpine before, prepare to be amazed!
Alpine trekking is an incredibly unique way to see the landscape. You can see endless miles of mountainous terrain. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Denali hundreds of miles away! Plus, once you're on top, the terrain can be fairly flat, making the trekking a truly enjoyable experience. During the tour, we may see moose, bear, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and a variety of small mammals like arctic squirrels and marmots. There are also plenty of birds to gaze at like bald eagles, thrushes, chickadees, and jays. This is one of our favorite ways to experience Alaska and the Chugach State Park.
What to remember
Important info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Experience Suggestions: You should have a small amount of hiking experience before attempting this hike, or, be in good physical condition. At a minimum, you should be able to walk at least 8 miles on flat pavement, or 5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 4 hours. You should also be able to easily climb about 150 flights of stairs over the duration of the hike. Many parts of trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues. . Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option.
What's included
Micro-spikes if trail condition requires them. Granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. Trekking poles
What's not included
No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups.. Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Go Hike Alaska
Meeting Point
We meet outside the Egan Center. Please be parked and ready 15 minutes before the start time to ensure a timely departure. All tours leave no later than 5 minutes after the start time. There is no parking at the Egan Center. The JCPenney Parking Garage is the closest option, at 414 W 6th Ave.