Chugach Mountains

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Alaskan Chugach Wilderness Lodge

The Alaskan Chugach Wilderness Lodge, LLC is a unique fly-in-only full service backcountry lodge located deep in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska, approximately 200 miles Northeast of Anchorage and 40 miles Northeast of Valdez. This intimate backcountry mountain lodge with a maximum occupancy of ten guests is the only "off-grid" wilderness lodge in the Chugach Mountains. The lodge and five cozy free standing cabins are on five acres of deeded ground surrounded by thousands of square miles of mountain wilderness. Accessible only by bush plane in the summer and snow machine in the winter, this remote backcountry lodge provides a one of a kind wilderness experience. The remote nature of this lodge provides the ultimate outdoor vacation for all ages. Whether you’re interested in climbing mountains or relaxing in camp, you’ll comfortably enjoy this part of the Alaskan wilderness.

Outdoor-Backcountry Adventure

Hiking – Backpacking – Wildlife Viewing – Photography – Fly fishing

The Alaskan Chugach Wilderness Lodge, LLC is ideally located in the Alaskan backcountry for all types of mountain adventure. As you step out of the Alaskan bush plane, you are mesmerized by the 360 degree mountain view. Our remote wilderness lodge is completely surrounded by the Chugach Mountains. Our mountain location is ideally situated for all types of hiking and backpacking for every skill level. Even though you are deep in the backcountry of the Chugach Mountains, you have all the necessary amenities for a comfortable vacation retreat with warm meals and hot showers.

You can view all types of exciting wildlife just from the deck of the lodge. You have an opportunity to see moose, black bear, grizzly bear, Dall sheep, mountain goat, wolves, and an occasional wolverine.

The most popular outdoor activities that are within walking distance of the lodge:
    • Hiking
    • Fly Fishing for Dolly Varden and Grayling
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Backpacking
    • Photography
    • Glacier Exploration
    • Gold Panning
    • Hunting

With a short air taxi from the lodge, you can also fly to the Klutina River for salmon fishing or you can fly to Tonsina Lake for Lake Trout fishing.

Accommodations – Individual Cozy Cabins

The Chugach Wilderness Lodge is the only “off grid” full service backcountry lodge operating in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. Our intimate lodge and cozy cabins are only accessible by bush plane in the summer. We believe in catering to our clients and take only a maximum of ten guests at any one time. All of our adventure packages are custom designed around your interests and needs. We are committed to providing you an unbelievable wilderness experience.

Your personal accommodations are individual hand built log cabins with wood burning stoves that provide an unbelievable rustic charm. Our cabins are extremely well built from local spruce trees, sleeping from two to four people. The cabins are located near our wood burning cedar sauna and bath house.

Our Alaskan meals are served family style in the lodge, featuring fresh baked breads and hearty main dishes.

Our season runs from approximately June 15th to September 15th. With our short season, please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your dates.

Summer Pricing

Per person, per week (7 nights, 8 days) $3,000
Per person, per 1/2 week (4 nights, 5 days) $1,800
Per person, per night $500

Prices include all meals, lodging, and air taxi ride from Copper Center.

Children under 12 yrs old are free.

Location – Backcountry Wilderness Lodge

Once in Anchorage, the air taxi strip that services the Chugach Wilderness Lodge is approximately 200 miles or about a four hour drive northeast up the Glennallen Highway to Copper Center. The lodge is accessed by a short 30 minute air taxi in a Super Cub from Copper Center.

The Chugach Wilderness Lodge is the only full service “off grid” wilderness lodge located in the heart of the Chugach Mountains. The Chugach Mountains run from Anchorage East for 300 miles to Valdez. The lodge is located on the East side of the Chugach Mountains, approximately 40 miles Northeast of Valdez. The Chugach Wilderness Lodge is located on the edge of Manker Creek in between Tonsina Lake and the Klutina River approximately 30 miles South of Copper Center. The elevation of the lodge is 2,600 ft. The surrounding mountain peaks are as high as 6,000 feet.

Our backcountry lodge is surrounded by thousands of square miles of pure pristine mountain wilderness. Our remote location provides the ultimate Alaskan outdoor experience. Once you arrive, you won’t want to leave.

The official location:
Township 3 South Range 2 West Copper River Meridien
Descriptor US Survey 5149 Inspection 31

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