Chugach — Eklutna Traverse
A classic 30-mile ski traverse across the Chugach glaciers to Girdwood — Alaska's spring mountaineering rite of passage.
Where on earth
Satellite imagery flying in from a world view to Chugach — Eklutna Traverse, United States. Use the + / − buttons, or click the map to zoom with your scroll wheel; drag to pan and pinch to zoom on touch.
- Region
- Alaska, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Glaciated alpine (600–2,000 m)
- Best season
- March – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Glaciated alpine (600–2,000 m)
- Best season: March – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A classic 30-mile ski traverse across the Chugach glaciers to Girdwood — Alaska's spring mountaineering rite of passage.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: March – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Glaciated alpine (600–2,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Chugach — Eklutna Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Chugach — Eklutna Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
