Day Hikes
Sawtooth Mountains Rainforest Hike 
This tour combines a rail trip aboard the historic White Pass and Yukon Route Railway with a dramatic wilderness hike. You’ll board the historic railroad for a brief ride to the wilderness whistle stop at the Denver trailhead. Guides will accompany you through the dense coastal temperate rainforest filled with beautiful old-growth western hemlocks. Lookout points provide spectacular views of the raging waters of the Skagway River, the Denver Glacier Valley, and the magnificent Sawtooth Mountains. There are plenty of opportunities along the way for photographs and wildlife viewing. Guides will provide information on the ecology and geology of the valley. At the end of the hike, you will be served beverages while enjoying the train ride back to town.
Duration: 5 hours
Refreshments: Water, candy bars, and nuts. Juice and beer are served after the hike.
Laughton Glacier Train & Trail Hike
This trip combines a scenic train ride aboard the Historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a wilderness trek to the magnificent Laughton Glacier, an adventure you won’t forget. Climb aboard the train for a one-hour scenic journey filled with spectacular waterfalls, rushing rivers, and jagged peaks. At Glacier Station, you will begin a fully guided eight-mile round trip hike in a magnificent sub-alpine rainforest valley that moose, bear, and mountain goats all call home. This spectacular trail winds along the Skagway River to the majestic Laughton Glacier. The terrain changes dramatically as you leave the rocky riverbed and climb over a steep boulder field onto the glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking views of exposed crevasses and moulons in the great frozen river of ice, ever changing in the harsh Alaskan environment. Upon your return to the trailhead, you will be greeted with our traditional “Bush Buffet,” complete with a cold brew. Relax and enjoy the ride back to town on “The Scenic Railway of the World.”
Note: This is our most difficult day-hike. The trail up to and onto the glacier requires some high-stepping, balance, and a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or boots.
Duration: 8.5 hours, 6 to 10 miles of trail
Refreshments: Full lunch (sandwiches, vegetables, etc.), water bottles, candy bars, nuts. Bush buffet includes salmon pate, crackers, beer, and juice.
Heli-Hike & White Pass Railway Adventure
This tour is sure to fulfill all of your desire for the ultimate adventure in Skagway! We have combined a scenic helicopter flight and a train ride aboard the historic narrow-gauge White Pass Railway with a breathtaking wilderness hike in an Old Growth Forest. This fully-guided wilderness experience offers the perfect mix of adventure, exercise, and unforgettable scenery. Your day begins with a helicopter flight over the Juneau Ice Fields, along the Sawtooth mountain range and over the wilds of the mighty Tongass National Forest, before landing at Glacier Station. After a brief orientation and gear distribution you’ll be off on a 4-mile round-trip hike along the raging Skagway River to the viewpoint of the magnificent Laughton Glacier. This remote sub-alpine valley offers wonderful views and an endless array of flora and fauna. Be on the lookout as bear, moose, and mountain goats all call this valley home. Back at the wilderness whistle-stop, we will board the White Pass train for a 14-mile scenic ride back to Skagway while snacking on our special “Backcountry Delights.” You’ll treasure the variety, the exhilaration, the extraordinary beauty, and the companionship of this very special day in Skagway.
Duration: 4.5 hours, 4 to 5 miles of trail.
Refreshments: Water, candy bars, nuts. Bush buffet includes salmon pate, crackers, beer, and juice.
Snowshoe Hike & White Pass Railway Adventure
This trip combines a train ride aboard the Historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a wilderness snowshoe trek to the magnificent Laughton Glacier, an adventure you won’t soon forget. You will board the train for a one-hour scenic journey filled with spectacular waterfalls, rushing rivers and jagged mountain peaks. At Glacier Station, you will begin a fully guided 4 to 5-mile round-trip hike in the clean mountain air. The magnificent sub-alpine rainforest valley is home to an abundance of moose, bear, and mountain goats. Along the way your guides will share with you the natural history and unique geography of the region. Learn the dynamics of Snow Science. Enjoy the breathtaking views, as you snowshoe up the frozen Skagway River to the majestic Laughton Glacier. Upon your return to the trailhead, you will be greeted with our traditional “Bush Buffet”, complete with a cold brew. Relax and enjoy the ride back to town on “The Scenic Railway of the World”.
Note: No previous snowshoeing experience is required. Tour destination and availability depends on snow conditions. Usually not available June through September.
Duration: 8.5 hours; 4 to 6 miles of snowshoeing
Refreshments: Full lunch (sandwiches, vegetables, etc.), water bottles, candy bars, nuts. Bush buffet includes salmon pate, crackers, beer, and juice.
For all Day Hikes: These are wilderness hikes over uneven and sometimes difficult terrain. Hiking boots or shoes with good ankle support are recommended. Clients need to be in good physical condition. Dress in warm layers as temperature varies between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Lumbar packs, trekking poles, rain gear, hats and gloves are provided. Guests must have a valid passport to clear U.S. customs. If you are a U.S. or Canadian citizen, a valid government-issued photo ID and birth certificate are sufficient.
