MCCARTHY HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Seven Pass Route — Seven Days Across the Chugach from Bremner Mine to Iceberg Lake
A 7‑day guided traverse in the Chugach Mountains near McCarthy led by St. Elias Alpine Guides; this guide distills the verified logistics, pricing and preparation you need to plan the trip.
Seven Pass Route — Seven Days Across the Chugach from Bremner Mine to Iceberg Lake.
Embark on a classic Chugach Mountain route: a 7‑day guided traverse near McCarthy that showcases high alpine passes, glacial views and close‑quarters camaraderie among participants and guides.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A classic Chugach passage
The Seven Pass Route is presented as a classic multi‑day route through the Chugach Mountains offering sustained alpine scenery over seven days.
Seven days of continuous travel
The itinerary is structured as a seven‑day adventure—running from August 14–20, 2025 in the listed 2025 schedule—giving participants a full week on the route.
Operated by St. Elias Alpine Guides
St. Elias Alpine Guides runs the Seven Pass Route and offers both group trips and private bookings with published group and private pricing tiers.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
Over seven days participants move through the high Chugach—spending consecutive days in alpine terrain under the guidance of St. Elias Alpine Guides. The advertised experience emphasizes dramatic mountain and glacial scenery and the social rhythm of multi‑day travel with a small party or private group.
THE ROUTE
A classic Chugach passage
The Seven Pass Route is presented as a classic multi‑day route through the Chugach Mountains offering sustained alpine scenery over seven days.
THE ITINERARY
Seven days of continuous travel
The itinerary is structured as a seven‑day adventure—running from August 14–20, 2025 in the listed 2025 schedule—giving participants a full week on the route.
THE GUIDES
Operated by St. Elias Alpine Guides
St. Elias Alpine Guides runs the Seven Pass Route and offers both group trips and private bookings with published group and private pricing tiers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is structured for and how participant arrangements work.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a seven‑day itinerary; the operator lists specific 2025 dates (August 14–20, 2025) and also publishes a group trip date for 2026 (July 28–Aug 3, 2026). Confirm dates when booking.
St. Elias Alpine Guides publishes a detailed equipment list—consult the operator’s trip page and equipment list before departure for required clothing, sleep system and technical items.
Group and private pricing tiers are published by the operator; see the operator’s trip page for the full rate table and to confirm availability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Seven Pass Route?
The advertised itinerary runs seven days.
When are the scheduled group departures?
Published group trip dates include July 28–Aug 3, 2026; the operator also lists trip dates in 2025 (August 14–20, 2025) in their materials.
Who operates the trip?
The Seven Pass Route is operated by St. Elias Alpine Guides.
What are the costs?
Published rates include a 2025 group rate of $3,320 per person and private rates that vary by party size (for example, 1 participant: $7,850; 2 participants: $4,200/person; 3–6 participants: $3,450/person).
Where can I find required equipment and additional trip details?
Consult the operator’s trip page and the linked equipment list for a complete gear list and further logistical information; the operator also maintains an FAQ page for common questions.