Eric Hedstrand
I'm passionate about experiencing, protecting, and respecting the outdoors that we (in the U.S.) are fortunate to have.
Backpack to Stairway Icefall at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Chitina, Alaska
14.4 mi
/ 2305 ft gain
We began our trek at the Kennecott Mines, which is a short van ride from the town of McCarthy, which is (semi) road accessible. I say semi because to get there you must drive 60 miles on a dirt road and park nearby the town, which is not road accessible, and cross a foot bridge. Once you've hauled your gear across the foot bridge, you'll be standing at the van pickup site. The van will take ...
Hike to the Bonanza Mine in the Wrangell St-Elias National Park
Chitina, Alaska
9 mi
/ 3800 ft gain
This 9 mile strenuous hike will reward the intrepid hiker with a serene setting and in-tact mining ruins for any and all to explore at will. Literally at will as there will be no park personnel telling you where you can and cannot go - it is really at your own risk! The mining ruins are halfway in tact, with some parts of the various buildings partially collapsed. Many of the old tools and tram...
Hike the Root Glacier to the Donoho Lakes
Chitina, Alaska
5 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Traversing the glacier can be a whole day experience in and of itself. Make sure to set aside enough time to explore. I'd plan on at least 3-4 hours total travel time round trip on the glacier alone. The Donoho Lakes are a series of lakes that exist on a narrow strip of flat land between two glaciers that is a blast to explore. Make sure that you go with at least one companion as the trail is b...
Hike to Rabbit Lake and the Suicide Peaks
Anchorage, Alaska
4.7
10 mi
The best part about this trail other than the stunning views is it's easy access from Anchorage; it is about a 20 minute drive from the center of town. You can access the trailhead by taking DeArmoun Road past Hillside Drive, when it soon turns into Canyon Road. You basically drive until the road dead ends in a small parking lot type area. From here it is about a 3 hour hike. The first part ...
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