Your flight (from Chitina) into McCarthy to tour the Kennicott Mines was an awesome flight. Even though I don’t like to fly, you pilot Jason did such a good job of making me feel comfortable and relaxed. Thank you so very much for the opportunity to have such a great experience of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. It is truly and experience I will never forget.

Marilyn J. - Princess rep

The route starts in gentle lowland hills

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Nutzotin Traverse - Horsfeld to Solo Creek

Duration:	5-6 days
Difficulty:	Moderate to Strenuous
Length:	30 miles
USGS Maps:	Nabesna A1 McCarthy D1, D2
Rate:	$515/person (unguided)

A beautiful flight through Chitistone and Skolai Passes and beyond leads you to the starting point of this trip in the Nutzotin Mountains. The route passes through a variety of terrain, beginning with open tundra. After crossing Beaver Creek you pass through a stand of timber where old cabin sites remain.

Crossings of two passes will take you into the high country with views of the surrounding mountains. After a crossing of the North Fork (canyons to explore) you ascend a high ridge. A wonderful hike down the crest of the wild flower covered ridge brings you to a large, secluded lake. Bear and caribou can be spotted on the route. This is a good early season trip when other routes are still snow bound.

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Streams: The route involves several stream crossing including Beaver Creek creek.

Terrain: Portions of the route can be wet in the flat tundra.

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