4-Day Samuel Glacier Explorer | Haines Pass Region

Our adventure begins in Whitehorse, where we'll meet the crew, go over the plan for the days ahead, and make sure everyone is dialed in for the expedition.

From there, we'll follow the Alaska Highway toward Haines Junction, where vast valleys, glacier-fed rivers, and distant mountain ranges provide a fitting introduction to the adventure ahead. As we skirt the edge of Kluane National Park, home to Canada's highest mountains and the world's largest non-polar icefields, the scenery only gets bigger.

By afternoon, we'll reach the Haines Pass region and continue deeper into the mountains toward our trailhead. After settling into the Squatch Bus for the evening, we'll complete our gear check, review expedition logistics, and enjoy a hearty dinner beneath the peaks.

Tomorrow, we shoulder our packs and head for Samuel Glacier.

Today we leave the road behind.

Shouldering our packs, we'll follow the historic Chuck Creek Trail deep into the heart of the Tatshenshini-Alsek wilderness. The route winds through open valleys, alpine terrain, and increasingly dramatic mountain scenery as the glacier slowly reveals itself ahead.

By afternoon, we'll arrive at our wilderness basecamp beside Samuel Glacier.

This is where things start to feel properly wild.

We'll spend the evening exploring around camp, watching the changing light dance across the ice, and soaking in the scale of one of the most impressive glacier landscapes in northwestern Canada.

No heavy packs today.

With camp established beneath the glacier, we'll spend the day exploring further into this incredible mountain landscape.

Depending on conditions and group objectives, we may venture onto nearby alpine ridges, explore glacial moraines, wander through wildflower-filled valleys, or seek out panoramic viewpoints overlooking the glacier basin.

There is no fixed objective.

This is a true exploration day.

The goal is simple: go discover cool stuff.

Expect big views, endless photo opportunities, and the kind of terrain that makes you stop mid-hike and say, "Well... that's ridiculous."

After a full day of adventure, we'll return to camp for one final evening beneath the glacier.

After breakfast and one last look at the glacier, we'll pack up camp and begin our journey back toward the trailhead.

As we make our way down the valley, we'll have one final chance to soak in the towering peaks, glacial landscapes, and wild terrain that have been our home for the past few days. Back at the Squatch Bus, we'll begin the scenic drive through the Haines Pass region and make our way back toward Whitehorse.

The expedition may be over, but don't be surprised if Samuel Glacier keeps showing up in your camera roll, daydreams, and future trip plans for quite a while.

Somewhere along the drive, somebody will probably already be planning their next trip.

Fitness & Experience

This trip is best suited for adventurous hikers with a good level of fitness who are looking to experience a true backpacking adventure in a spectacular glacier environment. Previous backpacking experience is helpful, but not required.

Before booking, make sure you're comfortable with the following:

• Hiking 10 to 15 km per day on mountain trails with a backpack
  Carrying a pack weighing approximately 14 kg to 18 kg (30 to 40 lbs)
• Spending multiple days camping and traveling in a remote wilderness environment

This trip is a fantastic introduction to multi-day backpacking for fit hikers, while still offering enough adventure and exploration to keep experienced backpackers engaged.

Cancellation Schedule

• More than 90 days before departure: Full refund less a 4% payment processing fee and $100 CAD administrative fee
• 90 to 61 days before departure: 25% of the total trip cost is non-refundable
• 60 days or less before departure: 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable

If you are unable to attend your trip, please contact us as soon as possible. Subject to availability and operational considerations, we may be able to offer a trip transfer, participant substitution, or trip credit.

Please Note
Trips operate in remote wilderness environments where weather, wildfires, transportation disruptions, medical emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances may impact itineraries or trip operations.

Yusquatch Mountain Adventures reserves the right to modify, delay, reroute, postpone, substitute activities, or cancel trips when necessary for safety or operational reasons.

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance, including trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical, and evacuation coverage.

For full details, please refer to our complete Cancellation & Terms Policy.