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Backcountry camping and trekking near Tebay lakes, Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

The Bremner to Tebay trekking trip in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a a rugged trek through some rarely visited country. In 2008 we were the first commercial trip ever to complete the trek, heading west from the higher altitude of Bremner Mines, through some of the most spectacular Chugach Range, paralleling the Bremner River drainage, and then north toward Tebay Lakes for our pickup. Very few people have ever done this hike (it was first hiked, to my knowedge, in 2003), and it's not one recommended for beginners, though we do offer a basecamp and dayhike trip to Tebay Lakes that is perfect for some less adventurous trekking. This is a strenuous route, off-trail trekking at it's best. Steep sidehills, bushwhacking through alder and willow stands, a little glacial travel, as well as a river crossing or 2 make this an adventure for hardy experienced trekkers. The reward for all this hard work is unbelievable views, amazing campsites, a seemingly endless supply of rich juicy blueberries to graze along the way, and a remote and wild trek through classic Alaska backcountry.

The trek really doesn't require 12 days, but we allow plenty of time for the route, exploring and dayhiking along the way, for eating blue berries, and some photography, of course. 8-9 days is enough time to cover the distance in a straight slog, so the longer time frames makes for a really nice walk. Some of the favorite sections of the hike include Harry's Gulch, the Upper Klu River Valley, and the last ridge overlooking Tebay Lakes.

Trekking trip and a glacier near Tebay Lakes, Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

The trek is actually part of a longer route known as the Southern Traverse, which extends from Tebay Lakes all the way across the eastern Chugach Range to Iceberg Lake, across the Tana River and on to Granite Creek - quite a haul.  The terrain is not for everyone, and challenges even experienced trekkers. That said, this trek is an absolute classic Alaska trekking route; the campsites alone are second to none.

Trip dates: July 02-15, 2009.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trip Highlights: Specatular backcountry views, solitude, glaciers, bears, wildflowers, rarely hiked route.

"This was the best trip ever - better than I could have ever imagined. I really like how you let us determine what pace and where to camp, etc.  I think having a laid back guide really made the experience better.  If you want to experience Alaska in true natural beauty, Carl can show it to you like nobody else."-- Nick Riebli, Sumner, WA.

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