PAID CONTENT FOR WRANGELL MOUNTAIN AIR
PAID CONTENT FOR WRANGELL MOUNTAIN AIR
Wrangell Mountain Air ALASKA, UNITED STATES
Wrangell-St Elias National Park in Alaska is one of the largest protected areas in the world — and the US’s biggest national park — covering more than 13 million acres. Its vastness makes it unique: mountains, glaciers and rivers stretch for miles, with many valleys accessible only on foot, by raft or small aircraft. The park’s remoteness makes it a destination for travellers seeking adventure and the chance to experience wilderness on a grand scale. Most journeys begin in Chitina or Anchorage,
where visitors board a small aircraft operated by Wrangell Mountain Air. Some travellers arrive prepared for multi-day treks, carrying ice axes or packrafts, while others simply want to see the landscape from above. The air service provides access to areas that are otherwise difficult or impossible to reach, opening the park to a wide range of visitors. Flightseeing is one of the most popular ways to
explore the park. Shortly after takeoff, passengers can see glaciers spilling through the mountains — more than 3,000 in total — along with peaks that rank among the tallest in the US, at up to
5,489 metres. From the air, the scale of the park immediately becomes clear, and for many visitors, this flight is the highlight of their trip. For those looking to explore further, Wrangell
Mountain Air offers transport to remote locations. Pilots can land on gravel bars, tundra plateaus, mountaintops or valley floors, giving travellers direct access to the park’s more isolated areas. From there, adventures can range from hiking across tundra to packrafting down glacial rivers. McCarthy, a small off-grid town within the
park, has become a hub for this kind of travel. Often referred to as the packrafting capital of the world, McCarthy offers a combination of wild rivers, glacial terrain and aviation access. Visitors can spend the morning hiking and the afternoon floating along braided rivers, all while surrounded by vast wilderness. The town has kept its historic charm, with
restaurants, a saloon, small museums and fine views from the Kennecott copper mill. On long summer evenings, travellers gather, sharing the feeling of being somewhere truly remote.
DON’T MISS Take a breathtaking flightseeing tour over the glaciers and towering peaks of Wrangell-St Elias National Park
THIS IS PAID CONTENT. IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER (UK) OR THEIR EDITORIAL STAFFS.
Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Based in the remote Wrangell-St Elias National Park
• Scenic access to vast glacier and mountain landscapes
• Small aircraft flightseeing specialists • Experienced local wilderness pilots • Flexible charters across Alaska
KEY ACTIVITIES • Flightseeing over glaciers and peaks • Scheduled flights between McCarthy & Chitina
• Backcountry drop-off services • Guided glacier day-hike trips access • Custom air charters for remote travel
GET IN TOUCH •
wrangellmountainair.com • +1 907 554 4411 / +1 800 478 1160 •
info@wrangellmountainair.com •
instagram.com/wrangellmountainair
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