Summit Charters, Wrangell Alaska, Charter Tours

The Stikine River

The head of the Stikine River is in British Columbia and flows 400 miles to salt water near Wrangell, Alaska, the "Gateway to the Stikine". Named by the Tlingit Indians, Stikine River means "Great River". To learn more about the history of this area please visit the official web site for the City of Wrangell.

Today, you can access the river by jet boat tour from Summit Charters in Wrangell, Alaska. Points of interest for tours include:

Great Glacier
Iskut River
Telegraph Creek
Shakes Glacier and Hot Springs

The United States Forest Service offers several recreational cabins in the area as well as picnic sites and the Chief Shakes Hot Springs.

Summit Charters is an equal opportunity provider and is a permitted Outfitter/Guide on the Tongass National Forest and a portion of some tour activities take place on the Tongass National Forest. The Stikine River runs thru a portion of the Tongass. The Stikine River drainage and LeConte Glacier are in the Stikine/LeConte Wilderness.

Summit Charters follows and promotes leave-no-trace principles and practices which are based on these seven basic Principles of Leave No Trace:

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Today's Stikine River Height

LeConte Glacier

The LeConte Glacier is at the south end of the Stikine Ice field and is the southernmost active tidewater glacier in the northern hemisphere. The LeConte Glacier was first charted in 1887 has has retreated almost 6 miles. Today, the LeConte Glacier calves instead of advancing due to the deep water of the bay. Take part in our 2010 Photo Contest.

Anan Wildlife Observatory

Just a short distance by jet boat, the USFS has established an observatory specifically for bear viewing at Anan Creek. Bears congregate at Anan Creek naturally for feeding. Please take time to read up on the information provided by the USFS on the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Summit Charters can provide transportation to Anan Creek but we are not permitted to offer guided tours 2010 Photo Contest.

Water Tours ~ City of Wrangell

For the traveler interested in the local Wrangell history, Summit Charters offers water tours of Wrangell Island and the City of Wrangell. Take part in our 2010 Photo Contest.