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3/2/2026 1:56:23 PM EDT
Hello All,
My son and I will be taking some charters and hiking the Harding Icefield trail out of Seward at the end of June, traveling to the Southern veiwpoint of Denali,  and attending the Clacierview Car Launch on  July 4th.  I am having a hard time deciding what gun to carry on the Harding trail?  Is a 9mm plus bear spray enough?  Any other recommendations on places to eat and things to do would be appreciated. Thanks
3/2/2026 11:05:50 PM EDT
[#1]
Bring what firearm you are comfortable with and good ammo.  To me the 9mm is on the light side, but better then not having a firearm.  I carry a 10mm when I am out hiking.
3/14/2026 5:30:17 PM EDT
[#2]
The biggest caliber revolver you are comfortable shooting, with the hottest load possible.

Don't go out and buy a S&W 500 mag unless you're already proficient with it.

If seen a lot of newbies with one of those who couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.

I carry a 8" super Blackhawk, because that's the highest caliber revolver I'm the most accurate with.

YMMV
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3/16/2026 11:18:49 PM EDT
[#3]
Glock 20 + bear spray, and make human noise while you hike.

If you go to the national parks be aware of where you can and can’t carry are and are not supposed to carry
4/4/2026 6:17:50 PM EDT
[#4]
Might spend some time on the holster/carry mode for your handgun.  You'll be carrying it a lot more than shooting.
4/6/2026 12:07:09 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks for all the info!  I will have a M&P 10mm in a Gunfighters Kenai rig. It has proven to be reliable with 140gr Underwood EPs.

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