Kennicott Wilderness Guides

Kennicott Wilderness Guides Always an adventure... One step at a time. KWG combines a high level of technical skill with unmatched knowledge of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

We believe in the value of place-based and experiential education, as well as the power of self-empowerment. Our guides are committed, invested, and passionate about exploring and sharing the wild places that surround us

In honor of , a huge shout out to all of the bears we saw out on our hikes this season! Mostly from afar. It’s nice to ...
09/24/2026

In honor of , a huge shout out to all of the bears we saw out on our hikes this season! Mostly from afar. It’s nice to be able to observe these majestic beasts without needing to disrupt their day!

We hear it’s still 🔥 down there in the lower 48. Wouldn’t a sip of refreshing glacier water just hit the spot?!? It’s no...
09/21/2026

We hear it’s still 🔥 down there in the lower 48. Wouldn’t a sip of refreshing glacier water just hit the spot?!? It’s not too early to plan a visit for next year!

Shout out to our 5⭐️ guides! If you didn’t get a chance to tell them you love them as much as we do, it’s not too late! ...
09/18/2026

Shout out to our 5⭐️ guides! If you didn’t get a chance to tell them you love them as much as we do, it’s not too late! Leave a review on your preferred platform anytime.

That’s a wrap! The door is closed, the gear is stored, the tents are down and the amazing 2026 guides are on the road he...
09/15/2026

That’s a wrap! The door is closed, the gear is stored, the tents are down and the amazing 2026 guides are on the road headed towards their shoulder season shenanigans! We can’t wait to see you all in 2027, booking now!

09/14/2026

As the sun sets on our last official day of touring this great park, we reflect on things we are thankful for. Most prominent of which is the for monitoring and adjusting the route to the this year. Thanks to their diligence we had minimal tour interruptions when the old route became unstable. The new route is arguably preferred to the old and we hope you’ll join us in 2027 to explore it!

That time you were super glad you brought a guide with you.
09/10/2026

That time you were super glad you brought a guide with you.

09/07/2026

Due to the harsh Alaskan climate, the treeline in the Wrangell-St. Elias NP is between 3,600 and 5,600 feet, much lower than you’ll find on mountains in the lower 48.

Sunglasses required.
09/01/2026

Sunglasses required.

You can’t truly grasp the scale of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park until you’re in it! Come with us!
08/29/2026

You can’t truly grasp the scale of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park until you’re in it! Come with us!

We witnessed the power of glaciers recently on a backcountry trip near the Nizina Glacier. The glacier “calved” (the bre...
08/25/2026

We witnessed the power of glaciers recently on a backcountry trip near the Nizina Glacier. The glacier “calved” (the breaking off of massive chunks of ice) enough ice to create 3 new house-sized icebergs, to cover the lake in a sheet of floating ice particles, and created a tsunami that washed away 10-15 feet of silt from the opposite shore! Never underestimate nature. Its quiet beauty often hides sudden, raw power!

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McCarthy, AK
99588

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