Alaska’s Talkeetna Mountains
Guided Backpacking Trips
CMI offers guided backpacking and hiking trips in the Talkeetna Mountains early June through September. Fly-in trips available from Anchorage, Palmer, Talkeetna and the Matanuska Valley. Walk-in trips available from the Parks and Glenn highways 1-3 hours north of Anchorage.
This vast and wild range provides world-class backpacking with relatively easy logistics being near the international airport in Anchorage. Three to ten day trips recommended. Contact CMI to arrange the ideal trip for you or your group.
Opportunities for base camp, loop, and point to point traverses are limitless in the vast and wild Talkeetna Mountains. The terrain in this range is incredibly diverse and varied.
CMI specializes in custom trips tailored specifically for your interests, ability, and experience level (from novice to experienced backcountry traveler). CMI can also guide standard routes like Kesugi Ridge (aka Curry Ridge) in the western Talkeetnas near Denali National Park & Preserve.
Talkeetnas Trips:
Backpacking & Hiking: early June through September (intensity Level 1-3)
- Granite & Glaciers Backpacking (intensity Level 1-3)
- Talkeetnas Backpacking Traverses (intensity Level 1-3):
- Talkeetnas Backpacking Basecamps (intensity Level 1-3)
- Talkeetnas Backpacking Loops (intensity Level 1-3)
Mountaineering: year round (intensity Level 1-3)
Backcountry & Nordic Skiing: November into May (intensity Level 1-3)
Ice Climbing: December into March (intensity Level 1-3)
Rock Climbing: May into October (intensity Level 1-3)
Alpine Climbing: year round (intensity Level 1-3)
Scrambling & Peakbagging: early June through September (intensity Level 1-3)
Learn more about trip intensity levels here, consider the type of experience you’re seeking, contact CMI to discuss options, and CMI will arrange the best trip for you or your group. Come to Alaska prepared for an incredible wilderness experience!
Destinations and trip options are endless. Call/text 907-831-9686 or email Info@ChugachSnow.org for inquiries, availability, and to discuss possible destinations and trips. CMI can show you the most jaw-dropping, awe-inpsiring terrain of Alaska’s Talkeetna Mountains with an intensity level perfect for your needs and interests.
