Kesugi Ridge 3-day
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Overview:
The Kesugi Ridge has been said to have one of the most beautiful views in all of North America. A classic Alaska ridge hike with a perfect view of the towering giant, Denali should be on any trekker, or photographers bucket list. The Ridge can be broken up into a North and South Section but is typically hiked from North to South. We offer a 3 day trip that tackles the North section or a longer trip that hikes the entire ridge in 5 days. The five day option is slightly more strenuous as it has some sections of lesser maintained trail. It also contains a rather large valley that must be descended and ascended on the opposite side.
*1 bear can per person required for this trip. Expect to carry 5-10 lbs. of food on the first day of the trip, added to your base weight.
Challenge:
*1 bear can per person required for this trip. Expect to carry 6-8 lbs. of food on the first day of the trip, added to your base weight
Additional Information:
Getting to Anchorage: Fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Getting to Denali Viewpoint South: Arranging your own rental car or travel will be necessary for the 2 hour and 20 minute drive from Anchorage. If this is a problem, please contact us to include a shuttle.
We must have a minimum of 3 participants to proceed with trip.
Price: $1300
What is included:
A certified and highly experienced Kesugi Hiking Guide
Food
Group gear such as cooking and water filtration
Tent, backpack, sleeping pad, and bag (if requested)
What’s not Included:
Gratuities for Guide (15-20% recommended)
Airplane ticket and travel to and from Denali Viewpoint South
Itinerary:
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Meet with your guide for a pre-trip orientation to discuss logistics, hand out gear, and talk about what to expect on trail. Trip orientation takes place in Denali State Park, at the Denali Viewpoint South. If the sky clears this spot allows an incredible view of the continent’s largest mountain. Here camping is available along with a guide provided dinner the night before your trip.
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The adventure will begin just a few miles up the road. We will caravan to the Little Coal Creek Trailhead, our access point to the Kesugi Ridge. The first day is by far the most challenging as we have to gain the ridge in order to gaze on a view some people call the most beautiful in all of Alaska. We will continue along the alpine ridge through fields of flowers to find a campsite in the soft tundra.
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On our 2nd day of hiking, we will continue along the ridge with many more opportunities of views of Denali, see wildlife, and plentiful water from streams and glacial carved tarns. We will spend one more night on the ridge with a gourmet meal provided by your guide and take in the majestic views.
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After a hearty breakfast and coffee hopefully with clear views of Denali, day 3 entails Hiking down from the dream like views of the Kesugi Ridge and returning to the Parks Highway. Having completed the North section of the Kesugi Ridge 4 Points will shuttle you back to your vehicle.
