M I D N I G H T S U N

SPEND TWO WEEKS ADVENTURING IN THE LAND OF

THE MIDNIGHT SUN

TRIP OVERVIEWSpend two weeks adventuring in the land of the

Midnight Sun, savoring the long lovely days of the Alaskan twilight. Explore a land so rugged and wild, getting around is limited to bush planes, paddles, passion, and your own two feet. You’ll

get to use each of these modes as you orient your Alaskan dial to the Chugach, Wrangell, and St.

Elias Mountain ranges. This park and preserve is the largest in the National Park system, and one

of the most unspoiled wildernesses in the world. Raft, climb, backpack, and immerse yourself fully

in this true wilderness.

• Soar above the Alaskan wilderness as you transfer to and from McCarthy• Spend 4 days backpacking the Donoho Basin

• Ice climb and traverse the Root Glacier• Take a multi-day rafting expedition on the Cooper River

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

*Itinerary and order of activities subject to variation.

DAY 1 Land in Anchorage to meet your fellow adventure

teammates. Acclimate to the Alaskan rhythm as you spend

your first night together beneath the summer twilight.

DAY 2True Alaskan travel at its finest: take a bush plane over

the Wrangell Mountains. Cruise the epic range before you

explore it by foot, and get a good view of the adventure

ahead. Land in McCarthy where you’ll take a fascinating

tour of the historic Kennecott Mine before making

preparations for your backcountry section!

DAY 3-5Walk, climb, and traverse the Root Glacier as you learn

the art of ice climbing and glacier navigation. Walking

amongst blue moulins and cobalt caverns of ice, you’ll

use harnesses, crampons, and ice axes as you climb

the Stairway Icefall. Along the banks of this enormous

glacier, you’ll also get to explore a 14 story copper mine

where $200 million worth of copper was discovered

and processed in the early 20th century. These days will

include backpacking to the glacier and various technical

activities on and around the Root Glacier.

DAY 6-8Spend three days backpacking in the stunning Donoho

Basin. Learn to navigate the Alaskan wilderness using

map and compass and, carrying only what you need. Once

you’ve gotten the hang of life in the backcountry, you’ll

have a chance to summit bid Donoho Peak where you can

view the Kennicott and Root Glaciers carving out this

spectacular landscape.

DAY 9-12Following your backpacking section, you’ll spend four days

on a white water rafting expedition, spanning three rivers

fed by the glaciers and tributaries you’ve been exploring.

You’ll take your second bush plane of the trip out of McCarthy

heading on to charge the rapids and steep canyons of the

Copper River. Enjoy the incredible scenery by day and camp

on remote backcountry beaches by night.

DAY 11Regroup and relive the lifetime memories you have made in

Alaska on your last day together in Anchorage. Spend the

night celebrating your adventures at a well deserved banquet

dinner. On the final day, we will transfer to the airport

together and bid farewell to the last frontier!

“I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this trip. At times it was

difficult, but it was the perfect level of difficulty needed to grow

as a person. The backpacking portion was by far my favorite!””

» ANN CHAPMAN HAYNES, BIRMINGHAM, AL

TRIP DETAILS

COST

LENGTH

CURRENT GRADE FOR 2020-2021 YEAR

CHALLENGE LEVEL

BEGINS/ENDSSuggested flight window provided upon acceptance

GROUP SIZE

AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST

$5,395

14 Days

8th-9th

Challenging

Anchorage, AK (ANC)

12 Students

$700

WHAT ’S INCLUDED• Two dynamic trip leaders• Professionally outfitted activities

• White water rafting• Ice climbing• Backpacking

• Accommodations• 3 person tents

• Transportation• Private bus• 2 bush plane flights

• All meals• Photos taken during your trip

WHAT ’S NOT INCLUDED• Airfare to and from Anchorage, Alaska (ANC)• Baggage fees• Unaccompanied minor fees• Personal clothing + equipment

• Full clothing + equipment list provided upon acceptance

• Personal spending money ($150 recommended)• Trip Insurance (Highly recommended)

JUNE 8-21 • JUNE 24-JULY 7 • JULY 10-23DATES

CONTACTHarrison Newman

ADMISSIONS harrison@moondanceadventures.com

Moondance Adventures | 800.832.5229 | admissions@moondanceadventures.com | PO Box 23350, Nashville, TN 37202

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