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    Intro to Alaska Mountaineering Course in McCarthy

    Build essential mountaineering skills on a multi-day Alaska course in McCarthy

    4.9 stars• 938 reviews
    From$3,275/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    7 days (5 backcountry days)

    Highlights

    Train for Alaska mountaineering with a multi-day course based in McCarthy. Join a scheduled group session or choose a private trip with custom dates.

    • Learn core mountaineering skills through guided instruction
    • Spend 7 days total with 5 backcountry days
    • Choose from June 22–26 or Aug 17–21, 2026 group dates
    • Book a private trip for 1–8 participants with custom dates
    • Plan ahead with deposit refunds available up to 60 days before start

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel before 60 days of the itinerary start date to receive a 100% refund of your deposit. Cancel within 30–60 days: no refund of your deposit. Within 30 days: no refunds.

    FAQs

    Yes. You can choose to hold all your payments and apply them to a future trip instead of receiving a refund. If you choose this option, you give up the option to receive a refund later and you must reschedule within 3 years.

    Your balance payment is due 30 days before your itinerary start date, and it is final. No refunds are offered for cancellations within 30 days of the itinerary start date.

    Yes. You can book a private trip and choose custom dates.

    Experience provided by St. Elias Alpine Guides
    Experience provided by St. Elias Alpine Guides

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    938 reviews•Google Maps

    The guides here clearly make all the difference. Reviewers consistently praise staff by name—Benjamin, Caroline, Stella, Pat, Roy, and many others—for their knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care. Whether it's someone helping a 75-year-old hiker manage the heat, bringing hot coffee to guests on a chilly glacier, or extending a tour when timing didn't match expectations, the personal attention stands out. The operation offers everything from Kennecott Mill tours to multi-day wilderness adventures, glacier hikes, ice cave explorations, and rafting trips. The experiences range from accessible half-day outings to seriously challenging multi-day treks that reviewers describe as "not for the faint of heart." Guests appreciate that guides adapt to their group's needs and abilities while keeping safety front and center. The mill tours get special mention for being both informative and entertaining, with access to restricted areas you can't see on your own. People leave with what one reviewer perfectly called "core memories"—the kind of Alaskan adventure that feels both thrilling and remarkably well-supported.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We took a private ice cave tour with St. Elias Alpine Guides, the guide was professional. The ice cave was gorgeous. Please choose them if you want to get some adventure there!

    Photo of Roy Ma

    Roy Ma

    October 18, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We took a private ice cave tour with St. Elias Alpine Guides, the guide was professional. The ice cave was gorgeous. Please choose them if you want to get some adventure there!

    Photo of Roy Ma

    Roy Ma

    October 18, 2025

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