Backcountry Adventures in The Mat-Su Valley
The Mat-Su Valley is filled with backcountry adventures, from hiking and trekking on glaciers to flightseeing and fishing. There are hundreds of ways to explore the Alaska wilderness. Go on your own two feet at a state park campground or in a remote part of the Mat-Su Valley. Or float down river, taking in views of Denali in the Talkeetna area or the Chugach Mountains along the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway. Have your camera ready – you may encounter some of the Valley’s “other” residents – moose, bears, eagles and more.
Be Prepared for Your Wilderness Explorations
If you plan on doing it alone, be smart and take a few precautions. Don’t go alone, and let someone know where you are headed and when you plan on returning. Make sure you have the appropriate clothing – weather in Alaska can change in a minute.
Find Your Guide
Whatever you decide, choose from a list of experienced guides who can show you the way and get you geared up for a fun day in the backcountry of the Mat-Su Valley — there’s no experience quite like it.
BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Our multi-day itineraries are filled with helpful suggestions as you sculpt your own Alaska journey. If you’re staying in nearby Anchorage, check out our day-trip ideas.
