Hiking & Backpacking Tiekel Valley, Alaska

Central Chugach Mountains

Tiekel Valley area Chugach Hiking & Backpacking Guide

CMI offers guided hiking and backpacking trips in the Tiekel area Chugach from June into October. Endless options for adventure are available for all ability and experience levels.

This is the drier, interior Central Chugach. Often when it’s precipitating in Valdez and on Thompson Pass, it’s just partly cloudy here. This area is accessible from the road system with trip starting points ~45 minutes to an hour from the town of Valdez. Fly-in trips are possible from both Glennallen and Valdez.

Call 907-831-9686 or email Info@ChugachSnow.org to start planning an unforgettable guided wilderness adventure in the Tiekel area.

Learn why Chugach Mountain Institute is your best choice for guided backpacking & hiking adventures in Alaska

Summer 2025 Scheduled Open Group Trips (limited to 5 participants)

July 13-20, 2025: Tonsina Traverse (intensity Level 3), $4,000 per person

Contact CMI for inquiries and registration

email info@chugachsnow.org or call/text 907-831-9686.

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