We are back home less than 24 hours and while every day in Alaska was wonderful, it is no contest as to what the highlight of the trip was……our flight to McCarthy with Wrangell Mountain Air. Thanks for a great flight that will forever be carried in our minds and hearts! Moreover, we are telling everyone to skip their junkets to McKinley when they go to Alaska; Wrangell Air gives the best view in the 49th.

Becky K.

Looking across the Tana Glacier

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Iceberg Lake to Ross Green Lake

Duration:	4-6 days
Difficulty:	Moderate to Strenuous
Length:	17 miles
USGS Maps:	Bering Gl. D4, D6, C4, C6
Rate:	$430/person (unguided)

This exciting route begins at a lake nestled in a valley just recently vacated by glaciers. Beginning at Iceberg Lake, follow the shore to an unnamed tributary glacier that joins the Tana Glacier. The route maneuvers across 10 miles of undulating glacier ice surrounded by jagged mountain ridges. Revel in the solitude of this remote landscape and the incredible views in all directions.

Traveling East, across the Tana Glacier, the route winds through moulons and across aqua blue glacier creeks to the edge of the glacier near the banks of Granite Creek. Follow this spectacular valley to the landing strips below Ross Green Lake. If your crossing went too quickly you may want to explore the rugged terrain of Thompson Ridge looming high above Ross Green Lake.

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Glaciers: This excursion involves traveling on glaciers and requires specialized knowledge and equipment. The Tana glacier is extremely challenging to cross.

It is recommended only for backcountry travelers trained and experienced in glacier travel or as an adventurous guided trip.

Here are some other trips of similar difficulty.