“Backcountry snowmobile adventure in Alaska!”
5 Day Alaska Explorer Guided Snowmobile Tour in Alaska
Backwoods Lodge, Alaska, USA
Guided Snowmobile Tour in USA
Five days of snowmobiling in the remote backcountry of wild Alaska await you. Cross over frozen lakes and rivers, weave through vast birch and spruce forest, see trap lines, visit ice caves at Maclaren Glacier and Eureka Glacier, take a night ride and view the Northern Lights. This 400-mile trip will take you up to three remote lodges where you can relax after a fun filled day of snowmobile riding. This tour requires a 4-hour drive to the trailhead.
Key information
- Snowmobile: rental snowmobile (late model Ski-Doo)
- Mileage: 483 kilometers / 300 miles
- Daily rides: Approximately 121 kilometers / 75 miles
- Riding gear: Included: Riding gear from head to toe
- Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Meet the instructors
Derek & Brandon
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Highlights
- Starts and ends in Anchorage
- Play in snow-filled meadows
- Explore ice caves in Maclaren Glacier area
- Marvel at the ancient ice at Eureka Glacier area
- Take a night ride and witness the Northern Lights
- Ride through frozen lakes, rivers, vast birch, spruce forests
- 4 nights accommodation
4 days with instruction
Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
18:00
You will stay at Backwoods Lodge, Maclaren River Lodge, and Alpine Lodge.
Program
During this five-day snowmobile adventure, you’ll stay in multiple backcountry lodges, take in endless wilderness, and have one unforgettable experience with Alaska Wild Guides.
You begin your Alaskan experience with a 10 am pick-up in Anchorage on a Sunday and transport you to their Girdwood office to outfit you with all of your trail riding gear. After you have been properly outfitted, you’ll take the Alyeska aerial tramway to the top of Mount Alyeska where you will enjoy lunch and beverages while getting to know your guide and enjoy some incredible views.
Next, you’ll settle into their comfortable van for the 4.5-hour drive to the trailhead. On the way, you will stop for dinner at the iconic Sheep Creek Lodge. You should arrive at your final destination, the Backwoods Lodge, around 8 pm so you can get a great night’s rest before your ride begins.
On Monday, you’ll ride 90 miles of scenic groomed trail all the way to the Maclaren River Lodge - a great ride to get comfortable on your snowmobile before pushing into more challenging terrain.
On Tuesday, you’ll wind your way deep into the mighty Alaska Range and explore not one but two glaciers! You’ll stop and explore any ice caves you can find and then continue towards Alpine Creek Lodge.
On Wednesday, you’ll explore a remote valley and loop around rugged mountains and through mountain passes before returning to Alpine Creek Lodge for the evening. You’ll sleep in on your last day after riding hard and enjoying the lodge amenities the last three days. Then you’ll ride out to the trailhead and make your way back to Anchorage for a farewell dinner.
Every day is a good opportunity to play in the endless powder, gaze at the Northern Lights, and enjoy life to its fullest potential!
Instructors
Derek Ruckel
Derek Ruckel spent six years guiding day and multi-day tours on snowmobile and sea kayaks. Realizing that he could offer a better and safer tour than the other outfitter currently operating, he began working toward the creation of Alaska Wild Guides while owning / operating a B&B, raising twin girls, and volunteering as an EMT and firefighter with the Girdwood Fire Dept.
Brandon Ruckel
Brandon Ruckel grew up in Nikiski, Alaska which is 10 miles north of Kenai on the Kenai Penninsula. He spent a large chunk of his childhood summers exploring the woods.
Location
This tour will cover some remote areas in Alaska.
Food
Daily meals are included in the price. A farewell dinner to wrap up the tour is also provided.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Add on snowmobile-skiing for 1,000 USD per person and enjoy three days of backcountry skiing! Advanced skiers only and must have Avalanche Safety Equipment.
What's included
- All your winter riding gear (top-line Skidoo and Fly snow gear)
- A 2023 Ski-Doo Backcountry 600 etec snowmobile
- All fuel and oil
- 4 nights accommodation in remote lodges
- Daily meals (excludes alcohol)
- Transportation to and from Anchorage
- A farewell dinner to wrap up the tour
- An experienced backcountry guide
- Van shuttle
What's not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuity
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
252 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Customers are directed to arrive one or two days before the tour begins. Alaska Wild Guides will pick them up from their hotel by 10 am on the first day of your tour.
You will get outfitted in all the riding gear (Boots, snow-pants, jacket, helmet and gloves) and transported to the trailhead. On the last day of your tour, you will have a farewell dinner and be dropped of at either the airport or your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
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