The Chugach Mountains, just north of the Bagley Icefield offer us unlimited choices of routes. Hundreds of glaciated mountains surround our small bush plane as it spirals in to land. Here there is no evidence of man. Game trails weave through the dense woods and above treeline, in tundra, curious grizzlies watch our progress. Unclimbed peaks, unexplored valleys and pure Alaska wilderness encircle our routes.
Camps are alongside clear mountain streams, and on alpine ridges.
We'll climb several mountain passes, traverse alpine valleys, and create our own routes of exploration. Opportunities exist to observe mountain goats, Dall sheep, and grizzly as well as to scramble to nearby summits for views into the expansive Bagley Icefield. Chugach Range explorations span the difficulty spectrum from moderate to very challenging. Any expedition can be customized to a particular group's goals. Folks need to be in reasonable physical condition and motivated for the uncertain.